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16 Apr 2026Chris Bishop · James Meager

WoF and CoF A changes to save Kiwis billions

New Zealand’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Certificate of Fitness A (CoF A) light vehicle inspection requirements will soon be significantly reformed, saving Kiwis time and

15 Apr 2026Simeon Brown

Expanded role for community pharmacists

From June, it will be easier and more affordable for parents to get treatment for their children for a range of common health conditions, with expanded

14 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Queenstown’s Ayrburn Screen Hub granted Fast-track approval

Fast-track approval has been granted for a screen hub, a full-service film and television production village in Queenstown. Waterfall Park Developments Limited lodged a substantive application

14 Apr 2026Louise Upston

New Zealand tourism continuing to rise

The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor numbers continue to rise, with particularly strong growth from people visiting from China over Chinese New

14 Apr 2026National Party

National selects suite of new Auckland candidates

National has selected four new candidates in Auckland, with Agnes Loheni standing in Waitākere, Ghouse Majeed in Manurewa, Sunil Kumar in Glendene and Rosemary Bourke in

13 Apr 2026Simeon Brown

Nationwide expansion of cancer treatment services

Thousands more New Zealanders will be able to access life-saving cancer treatment closer to home, with a nationwide expansion of community infusion services underway, Health Minister

13 Apr 2026Alexandra Davids

Alexandra Davids selected as National’s candidate in Christchurch East

Alexandra Davids has been selected as National’s Christchurch East candidate for the 2026 general election. Ms Davids is an experienced local government politician and community advocate,

11 Apr 2026Katie Milne

Katie Milne selected as National’s candidate in West Coast-Tasman

Former Federated Farmers President Katie Milne has been selected by local party members as National’s West Coast-Tasman candidate for the 2026 general election. Ms Milne is

10 Apr 2026Todd McClay

Govt encourages farmers, growers to be prepared

Farmers, growers and rural communities are encouraged to stay up-to-date with weather warnings and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities

10 Apr 2026Christopher Luxon · Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Landmark Auckland deal to unlock city’s potential

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal and a new era

9 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Construction of new SH36 Hauraki Stream Bridge to begin this month

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that replacement of an aging culvert on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua will begin this month. “State Highway

9 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules

The Government has removed unnecessary consenting barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making it faster and easier to build chargers where New Zealanders need them,

8 Apr 2026Matt Doocey

New support delivers faster access to eating disorder care

More New Zealanders and their families will have faster access to support for eating disorders with the rollout of peer support workers in eating disorder services

8 Apr 2026Jonathan Pitts

Jonathan Pitts selected as National’s candidate in Wellington North.

Lawyer Jonathan Pitts has been selected by local party members as National’s candidate for Wellington North. Mr Pitts grew up in the United Kingdom and Japan

2 Apr 2026Chris Penk · James Meager

Unlocking economic potential for high country farms

Rule changes freeing up high country farmers to make the most of their land will unlock economic opportunities, support job creation and strengthen regional economies, Land

2 Apr 2026Erica Stanford

Primary Teachers’ vote to accept pay settlement

Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations to renew the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA). A ballot on the second of April

2 Apr 2026Tama Potaka

More people supported off the streets and into stable housing

Six months after the Government stepped up support for people sleeping rough, more New Zealanders are moving into stable housing across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch,

2 Apr 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Fast-track approved project could deliver New Zealand’s largest wind farm

Fast-track approval has been granted for New Zealand’s largest wind farm project. Contact Energy lodged a substantive application for the Southland Windfarm in August 2025. The