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25 Mar 2026Matt Doocey

Mental health workforce target exceeded

The frontline mental health and addiction workforce has grown, with the latest target data showing the Government’s workforce target has been exceeded, giving more New Zealanders

25 Mar 2026Louise Upston

Workforce planning key to meeting New Zealand’s energy needs

A report released today shows coordinated action is needed to build New Zealand’s energy workforce and meet growing demand across the energy sector, Social Development and

25 Mar 2026Simeon Brown

Thousands more Kiwis now eligible for bowel screening

Thousands more New Zealanders are now able to access bowel screening earlier, with the starting age being lowered from 60 to 58 across the central and

24 Mar 2026Chris Bishop

Green light for Te Awa Lakes

Around 1,500 new homes are set to be built as part of the new Te Awa Lakes development thanks to the Government approving the use of

24 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

$50 a week for lower-income working families

The Government is moving quickly to provide extra support for low-to-middle-income working families as conflict in the Middle East drives up fuel prices and adds pressure

24 Mar 2026Simeon Brown

Health targets delivering for New Zealanders

Clear improvements are being delivered across all five Government health targets, with the quarterly results for October to December 2025 showing year‑on‑year gains and more Kiwis

24 Mar 2026Karunā Muthu

Karunā Muthu selected as National’s candidate in Wellington Bays

National has selected lawyer and community leader Karunā Muthu to stand in the Wellington Bays electorate. Mr Muthu has worked in business and investment strategy for

23 Mar 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Charging ahead: 2,500+ EV chargers on the way

The number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargers around New Zealand will more than double thanks to $52.7 million in zero-interest loans from the Government and

21 Mar 2026Mark Mitchell · Tama Potaka · Simon Watts

Government orders review of Dog Control Act

The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks.

21 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

Fitch outlook reaffirms case for fiscal discipline

Global economic volatility makes the Government's programme of fiscal consolidation more important than ever, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. "Fitch Rating's decision to place New Zealand’s

21 Mar 2026Emma Chatterton

Emma Chatterton selected as National’s candidate in Papakura

Emma Chatterton has been selected by local party members as National’s candidate in Papakura for the 2026 General Election. Mrs Chatterton is currently a senior advisor

19 Mar 2026Chris Bishop

Takitimu North Link Stage 2 Fast-tracked

A major transport upgrade for the Western Bay of Plenty has received Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. NZTA lodged its application in August 2025

19 Mar 2026Tama Potaka

Call for proposals to restore the historic Chateau Tongariro

Proposals are being sought from experienced operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro and its associated buildings, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Located in

19 Mar 2026Todd McClay · Matt Doocey

Rural Wellbeing Fund backs 18 initiatives

The Government is backing rural New Zealand by supporting 18 community-based initiatives through its Rural Wellbeing Fund, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Mental Health Minister Matt

19 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

GDP data shows a growing economy

Economic data released today confirms the economy was growing at the end of last year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures released today show

19 Mar 2026Angee Nicholas

Angee Nicholas selected as National’s candidate in Henderson

Young Pacific Lawyer Angee Nicholas has been selected as National’s candidate in Henderson for the 2026 General Election. Ms Nicholas grew up in West Auckland, attending

18 Mar 2026Louise Upston

Rock NZ: Robbie Williams goes global for Kiwis

Global pop superstar Robbie Williams is bringing his BRITPOP world tour to New Zealand this November, thanks to support from the Government’s $70 million Major Events

18 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

“Charlotte’s Change” to provide redress for more survivors of abuse in mental health care

The Government is taking action to provide redress for more survivors of abuse in care, to include survivors of State-run mental health facilities from 1 July