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22 Jul 2025Todd McClay

UAE deal passes, unlocking $500 billion market

The NZ-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) legislation has passed into law today, clearing the way for Kiwi exporters to tap into a $500 billion market

21 Jul 2025Simeon Brown · Shane Reti

New Waikato medical school gets green light

A new medical school will be established at the University of Waikato as part of the Government’s plan to build a stronger health workforce, Health Minister

21 Jul 2025Nicola Willis

Inflation remains within target range

New data released today shows inflation remains under control, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ released the Consumers Price Index today, showing inflation increased slightly

20 Jul 2025Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Infrastructure projects to drive jobs and growth

Billions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects getting underway in the next few months will drive economic activity and create thousands of jobs across the country,

19 Jul 2025Simeon Brown

New cardiac cath lab will support cardiac care across the central North Island

A new, state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation lab is now operational at Tauranga Hospital, significantly improving access to diagnostic and treatment services across the region, Health Minister Simeon

18 Jul 2025Shane Reti

New Advanced Tech Institute backs science sector

Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of a new institute to grow New Zealand’s advanced technology sector and boost high-value

18 Jul 2025Chris Bishop · Erica Stanford

New school property agency to be established

The Government will establish a new school property agency to help ensure Kiwi kids can learn in safe, warm and dry buildings. “The Government inherited a

18 Jul 2025Mark Mitchell

Minister welcomes Auckland Central Police Base

The opening of the new Auckland central police station will mean higher police visibility, and accessibility to the public, our retail sector and business community, in

18 Jul 2025Erica Stanford · Simeon Brown

$120 million Auckland school property growth plan

The Government’s investing more than $120 million into building more classrooms in Auckland, so thousands more students can learn in safe, warm and dry environments. “Auckland

17 Jul 2025Louise Upston

Job seekers move into work

More than 80,700 people moved off a main benefit and into work in the last financial year, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Despite

16 Jul 2025Simeon Brown

More international doctors to be fast-tracked

The Government has welcomed the announcement by the Medical Council of New Zealand that will see doctors from Chile, Luxembourg, and Croatia added to the Comparable

16 Jul 2025Louise Upston

Community projects boost Sign Language

Families of Deaf children and teenagers are among those able to take part in 11 community projects being funded to boost sign language In New Zealand.

16 Jul 2025Louise Upston

Getting more Kiwis into jobs

Jobseeker beneficiaries will be the focus of the Government’s employment programmes over the next three years, says Minister Louise Upston. Minister Upston has welcomed an updated

16 Jul 2025Todd McClay

Government announces $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters

The Government is increasing its financial contribution to support rural communities in the Nelson Tasman Region, with additional funding to help farmers, foresters, growers and rural

14 Jul 2025Penny Simmonds

Regional governance will return to ten polytechnics

Ten polytechnics will be re-established from 1 January 2026, restoring regional decision-making that supports strong communities and economic growth, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This

14 Jul 2025Erica Stanford

Making NZ top destination for international students

The Government’s going for growth in international education, releasing its plan to double the sector’s economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034. “International education is one

14 Jul 2025Simeon Brown

Childhood immunisation rates continue to climb

New figures released today show childhood immunisation rates at 24 months continue to rise, reflecting the Government’s strong commitment to improving health outcomes for Kiwi children,

10 Jul 2025Scott Simpson

New Zealand launches Anti-Scam Alliance

Important progress in the fight against online financial scams has been made with the launch of a new initiative between government, industry and consumer groups, Commerce