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31 Jul 2025Simon Watts

Stronger accountability for your rates

Key metrics published today show how much councils are spending and what they are spending it on, which has a direct impact on your rates, Local

28 Jul 2025Christopher Luxon · Nicola Willis

Government delivers further cost of living support

The Government is focused on growing the economy to create jobs, lift incomes and help Kiwis with the cost-of-living, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of

28 Jul 2025Chris Penk

Building Code pause brings certainty to construction

The Government is providing more certainty for the building sector by pausing any new major changes to the Building Code system, Building and Construction Minister Chris

27 Jul 2025Chris Penk

Overseas products to make it cheaper to build

From tomorrow, thousands of additional building products including plasterboard, cladding systems, external doors, and windows will all be easier to use in construction sites across New

26 Jul 2025Simeon Brown

Faster cancer diagnosis pathway for women in Auckland

A new outpatient hysteroscopy service launched at North Shore Hospital will help women get faster diagnoses by combining their first specialist assessment and diagnostic procedure into

26 Jul 2025Matt Doocey

Common-sense change clears way for counsellors

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the completion of a revised accreditation process has removed an unnecessary workforce barrier preventing more than 330 experienced counsellors from

26 Jul 2025Chris Bishop

Reducing councils’ ridiculous use of road cones

As part of the Government’s drive to cut down on excessive use of road cones – and reducing the eye-watering cost of temporary traffic management –

25 Jul 2025Paul Goldsmith

Clamping down on overdue court fines

The Government is trialling new technology which will help clamp and seize cars of people evading paying court fines, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “If you

25 Jul 2025Simon Watts

Ratepayers win in collaboration over Local Water

Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have delivered the first multi council water services delivery plan, an achievement that will be welcomed by all ratepayers, says

25 Jul 2025Paul Goldsmith

New Zealand joins fight against cybercrime

New Zealanders will be better protected from cybercrime following legislation passing third reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “11 per cent of New

24 Jul 2025Louise Upston

Take that! Tourism campaign a hit with Aussies

The ‘Everyone Must Go’ campaign encouraging Australians to pick New Zealand for their next holiday has hit its results out of the park, bringing in thousands

24 Jul 2025Matt Doocey

Gumboot Friday supporting young people faster

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey joined the Gumboot Friday team today, an initiative that is helping thousands of young people access mental health support faster. “We

24 Jul 2025Simeon Brown

Modernising heart failure treatment in Hawke’s Bay

A new digital model of care is transforming how heart failure is managed in Hawke’s Bay, delivering faster treatment, fewer hospital visits, and better outcomes for

24 Jul 2025Judith Collins

Tāwhaki aerospace venture supported to grow

Tāwhaki Joint Venture’s crucial role in the Government’s drive to grow our space and advanced aviation sectors has received a $5.85 million boost, Space Minister Judith

24 Jul 2025Erica Stanford

More classrooms for state-integrated schools

The Government is ensuring more parents have choice with their child’s education, delivering a $30 million investment package to deliver roll growth classrooms across the state-integrated

24 Jul 2025Shane Reti

New investment to drive AI and biotech innovation

The Government is investing $24 million in smart, practical science that will help New Zealanders live healthier lives and support the development of sustainable food industries.

23 Jul 2025Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Ministers release Homelessness Insights Report

The Government has released the latest Homelessness Insights Report and announced a series of actions to reduce the number of people living without shelter, including sleeping

23 Jul 2025Chris Bishop

Fast-track on track to help deliver infrastructure

It’s been nearly six months since the Fast-track Approvals system opened for business, and updated statistics show the one-stop shop is on track to make it