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17 Apr 2025Simeon Brown

Over 200,000 New Zealanders to benefit from medicines funding boost

Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown are pleased that hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders are set to benefit from access to

17 Apr 2025Nicola Willis

Latest figures confirm inflation back under control

The latest inflation figures confirm inflation is back under control, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ reported today that inflation increased slightly to 2.5 per

15 Apr 2025Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Government surpasses violent crime reduction target

New data shows Kiwis are becoming safer with the Government tracking ahead of its violent crime reduction target, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark

15 Apr 2025Matt Doocey

Mental health peer support service starts in Christchurch Hospital

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says it was excellent to meet with Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department staff and peer support specialists today to mark the start

14 Apr 2025Chris Bishop

Driver licence changes to help young Kiwis

The Government is proposing the first major changes to New Zealand’s driver licence system since 2011 The changes include removing the requirement for a practical driving

14 Apr 2025Matt Doocey

Rural Health Roadshow to hear from rural communities

Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced today he will be coming to 12 rural locations across

14 Apr 2025Louise Upston

Tourism turbocharge takes New Zealand to the world

A major drive boosting New Zealand as an international travel destination will kick off with a $13.5 million turbocharge for global marketing activity, Tourism and Hospitality

12 Apr 2025Chris Bishop · James Meager

First 110km/h speed limit for the South Island

A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, will come into effect from tomorrow, Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island,

11 Apr 2025Chris Penk

More former defence personnel to be recognised as veterans

The Government will introduce legislation to recognise more former soldiers, sailors and aviators as veterans and will establish a new national day of tribute, commemorated by

11 Apr 2025Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

New partnerships for social housing

The Government is on track to deliver the 1,500 social homes funded through Budget 2024 and has confirmed strategic partnerships with five Community Housing Providers (CHPs).

11 Apr 2025Judith Collins

New High Court Judge appointed

Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Simon Mount KC as a High Court Judge. Justice Mount graduated from the University of Auckland with a

11 Apr 2025Simeon Brown · Matt Doocey

New mental health and addictions facility officially opened in Whangārei

Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have today officially opened Manaia House, a new community mental health and addictions facility in the

10 Apr 2025Mike Butterick

National MP’s Bill would cut hospo red tape

“My Member’s Bill, which will cut unnecessary red tape for hospitality venues was drawn from the biscuit tin today,” MP for Wairarapa, Mike Butterick says. “The

10 Apr 2025Cameron Brewer

National MP’s Bill would protect children on the water

“The Life Jackets for Children and Young Persons Bill, drawn from the ballot today, will make the water a safer place for our children and young

10 Apr 2025Todd McClay

Government moves quickly on NZ-UAE Trade Agreement to give Kiwis certainty

The Government is moving quickly to ratify the New Zealand–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) this year, to give Kiwi exporters options and greater

10 Apr 2025Erica Stanford · Shane Reti

Delivering a world-leading education system

The Government is taking further steps to deliver a world-leading education system by introducing the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) to Parliament. “We have

10 Apr 2025Louise Upston

Making a difference for young New Zealanders

New reporting out today shows that while most young Kiwis are doing well, further progress is needed so all children and young people thrive. Child Poverty

10 Apr 2025Simeon Brown

Expanded emergency department at Auckland City Hospital will see capacity increase

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Auckland City Hospital’s newly refurbished adult emergency department. “This ED is one of the busiest in the country,