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13 Aug 2026James Meager

Young Kiwis turn weather tragedies into triumph

Youth Minister James Meager says the Government has helped more than 400 young Kiwis turn tragedy into triumph through support for hands-on youth development programmes in

13 Aug 2026Chris Bishop

Steady growth in infrastructure pipeline update

The latest quarterly update from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission shows the value of projects in the National Infrastructure Pipeline has increased by $15 billion, totalling

13 Aug 2026Todd McClay

New Zealand and Viet Nam boost agricultural trade and cooperation

New Zealand and Viet Nam are strengthening bilateral trade and cooperation, says Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay. “Viet Nam and New Zealand have reaffirmed the

13 Aug 2026Nicola Grigg · Scott Simpson

Brain injury rehabilitation boost for Christchurch

A significant ACC investment has reestablished specialist traumatic brain injury rehabilitation to Canterbury and West Coast communities, Minister for ACC Scott Simpson and Associate Minister for

13 Aug 2026Erica Stanford

Government delivers more support for children with complex educational needs

More young children with high and complex developmental needs will receive earlier, tailored support to help them learn, grow, and thrive, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced

13 Aug 2026Chris Bishop

Arlington reset to deliver 104 new social homes

The Government has approved a plan to reset the Kāinga Ora Arlington development, which will deliver 104 new social homes in central Wellington and provide up

12 Aug 2026Mike Butterick

Call for feedback on organic sector changes

The Government is seeking feedback on proposals to future-proof and grow the organic sector by ensuring we have a strong and modern regulatory framework, Associate Agriculture

12 Aug 2026Louise Upston

Getting Kiwis into work with website upgrade

The Government is connecting more job seekers with employers through an upgraded jobs website backed by job matching technology, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston

12 Aug 2026Erica Stanford

Updated science and social sciences curriculum prepares students for a changing world

Education Minister Erica Stanford today released the fully updated Science and Social Sciences learning areas for Years 0 to 10, setting out a clearer, more engaging

11 Aug 2026Louise Upston

Protecting New Zealand’s tourism appeal

The Government is investing $500,000 to expand the tourism industry’s Tiaki – Care for New Zealand programme, educating more visitors on how to travel responsibly. Tourism

11 Aug 2026Tama Potaka

More than $1 million for Taranaki coastal habitat and kōkako

More than $1 million in Government funding will help restore some of Taranaki’s rarest coastal habitat and protect kōkako in the region’s north-east, Conservation Minister Tama

11 Aug 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Auckland level crossing removals keep moving ahead

The completion of a new pedestrian bridge at Te Mahia Station to the southeast of Manurewa is another major step towards replacing rail level crossings, improving

11 Aug 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Government to consider Headstart proposals

18 proposals have been submitted to the Government as part of the Head Start local government reform initiative, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government

10 Aug 2026Simeon Brown

Website challenges Labour’s spending promises

New Zealanders can now test whether Labour’s spending promises add up with a new interactive website launched by National’s Campaign Chair Simeon Brown. “Labour has at

10 Aug 2026Simeon Brown · Erica Stanford

500 schools nationwide selected for solar panels

Five hundred schools have been selected for solar technology under the Government’s plan to improve schools’ energy affordability and resilience, Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Education

9 Aug 2026Nicola Willis

National unveils its Budget Responsibility Rules

A re-elected National Government will commit to three Budget Responsibility Rules to protect the economy so New Zealanders have more opportunities, higher wages and quality public

8 Aug 2026Sylvia Wood

National Party List Mixes Experience and New Talent

The National Party’s 2026 list presents an energised team, with the skills and experience needed to fix the basics and build the future, National Party President

8 Aug 2026Chris Bishop · Simeon Brown

Zero-interest loans accelerate EV charger rollout

The Government is pushing ahead with its drive to deliver 10,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030, opening a second round of zero-interest loans to