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2 Apr 2026Simeon Brown

Increased mileage rates for home and community support workers

Home and community support workers will receive a temporary 30 per cent increase to their mileage rates to help offset rising fuel costs, Health Minister Simeon

2 Apr 2026Louise Upston

Reduced youth offending, improved school attendance welcomed

Reporting released today shows the Government’s efforts to reduce youth offending and improve school attendance are making a positive difference in the lives of young Kiwis.

2 Apr 2026Christopher Luxon

PM refreshes ministerial team

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a refreshed ministerial lineup to continue fixing the basics and protecting New Zealand’s future. “New Zealanders are facing economic challenges

1 Apr 2026Tim Costley

Inquiry to be held into FENZ fleet issues

Parliament’s Governance and Administration Select Committee will hold an inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) fleet issues, says National MP for Ōtaki, Tim Costley.

1 Apr 2026Dale Stephens

Dale Aotea Stephens selected as National’s candidate in Christchurch Central

Dale Aotea Stephens (Te Rarawa) has been selected as National’s Christchurch Central candidate for the 2026 general election. Mr Stephens is a professional company director having

1 Apr 2026Todd McClay

NZ and trade partners working together on trade disruptions

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced a new joint statement on keeping supply chains open with fellow Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership

1 Apr 2026Chris Penk · Scott Simpson

Open Banking to power business growth

Open Banking will be extended to business banking channels, opening the door to a broad range of tools and services for businesses, Commerce and Consumer Affairs

31 Mar 2026Chris Bishop

Major works completed at SH2 Devil’s Elbow

The completion of repair work at Devil’s Elbow on State Highway 2 (SH2) marks the end of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work in the Napier to Wairoa

31 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

Fiscal responsibility and disclosure beefed up

Legislation preventing future governments from concealing the extent of fiscal risks in government accounts passed through its final stages in Parliament today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis

31 Mar 2026Chris Bishop

Legislation gives more flex for Auckland’s PC120

The Government will today introduce legislation to amend the Resource Management Act and reduce the minimum housing capacity required for Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120, Housing

30 Mar 2026Louise Upston

New Zealand scores a premier football line up

Football fans will get the chance to see global stars in action at home this year, as New Zealand confirms the ‘International Football Festival,’ with support

29 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

1 April boost for superannuitants, families and other Kiwis

Superannuitants, working families, students and beneficiaries are among the New Zealanders who will receive additional support from 1 April, as conflict in the Middle East continues

27 Mar 2026Simeon Brown

Land acquisition underway for future South Auckland hospital

The next step toward delivering a new hospital for South Auckland is underway, with Health New Zealand seeking proposals from landowners in Drury for a future

27 Mar 2026Chris Bishop

Speech to the Automobile Association Annual Conference

Introduction Good afternoon. Thank you, Brett, for the introduction and everyone for the warm welcome. I am excited to be here to talk with you today

27 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

Fuel plan to protect economy amid disruption

The Government has today released updates to the National Fuel Plan to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East, Finance

26 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

Government confirms next steps on new senior secondary qualification

The Government has taken the first major step in rebuilding New Zealand’s senior secondary qualifications system, with Cabinet agreeing to the structure of a new qualification

26 Mar 2026Simon Watts

Tax changes passed to provide fuel price relief

A bill providing additional temporary support for low-to-middle income working families amid rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict has passed its final reading

25 Mar 2026Simeon Brown

National diabetes action plan launched

The National Diabetes Roadmap has today been launched to improve care, strengthen prevention, and support better health outcomes for the hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders