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4 Dec 2025Erica Stanford · Louise Upston

Welcome boost to tourism as new flight route lands in Auckland

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford are welcoming the first China Eastern Airlines flight connecting Shanghai, Auckland and Buenos Aires, marking

4 Dec 2025Judith Collins

NZ announces $15m to support defence of Ukraine

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have announced a $15 million contribution to a NATO and United States initiative to supply Ukraine with

3 Dec 2025Louise Upston

Amped to the max: first boost for Kiwi events

The first tranche of the Government’s major events funding announced today showcases many exciting international and homegrown music acts, sports matches, arts and cultural events kicking

3 Dec 2025Paul Goldsmith

Crimes Amendment Bill introduced

Criminals will soon face stronger penalties for attacking first responders, coward punches, human trafficking, and retail crime with the Government’s Crimes Amendment Bill being introduced, Justice

2 Dec 2025Chris Penk

Building inspection target drives accountability

The first release of data shows 66 out of 67 Building Consent Authorities have hit the Government’s new mandatory target for building inspection wait times. “In

2 Dec 2025Shane Reti

Tertiary education to focus on quality skills and innovation

New Zealand’s new Tertiary Education Strategy will ensure providers deliver the skills, knowledge, and opportunities students need to build strong careers and contribute to a more

1 Dec 2025Simon Watts

Getting rates under control for ratepayers

The Government has agreed to progress a rates cap to help councils keep rates increases under control and reduce pressure on household budgets, Local Government Minister

1 Dec 2025Scott Simpson

Open Banking goes live for Kiwi customers

Open banking goes live today, opening the door to faster loan approvals, easier bill management, and personalised budgeting insights, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson

1 Dec 2025Matt Doocey

New wraparound counselling service to mark World AIDS Day

Mental Health and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey today hosted a World AIDS Day event at Parliament, announcing new funding to help more New Zealanders have

29 Nov 2025Ankit Bansal

Ankit Bansal selected as National’s candidate in Palmerston North

Palmerston North business owner Ankit Bansal has been selected by local party members as National’s candidate in Palmerston North for the 2026 General Election. Mr Bansal

28 Nov 2025Simeon Brown

Health New Zealand to welcome 1800 graduate nurses

Health New Zealand’s announcement that around 1800 graduate registered nurses will begin hospital-based roles represents a significant boost for the health system, Health Minister Simeon Brown

27 Nov 2025Nicola Willis · Todd McClay

Making global trade easier for NZ businesses

The Government is clearing the path for Kiwi exporters by reducing trade barriers affecting approximately $600 million worth of exports so businesses can compete, grow, and

27 Nov 2025Judith Collins

Inquiry into the Phillips children disappearance

Attorney-General Judith Collins has today announced a Public Inquiry will be held into the disappearance of the Phillips children. “The Inquiry will look into whether government

27 Nov 2025Christopher Luxon

National marks two years of fixing the basics

National marks its second anniversary in Government today and is proudly looking back on two years of hard work fixing the basics in the economy, law

26 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

Positive Reserve Bank outlook heartening

Kiwi families and businesses will be heartened by the Reserve Bank’s positive outlook for 2026 on the back of another reduction in the Official Cash Rate,

26 Nov 2025Matt Doocey

AI navigation to deliver faster access to support

New Zealanders seeking mental health support will soon have a better understanding of what services are available to them, thanks to government funding for Whakarongorau to

26 Nov 2025Nicola Willis

New one-stop shop for supermarket builds

The Christchurch City Council has been selected to serve as a one-stop consenting authority for large-scale supermarket developments. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the new service

25 Nov 2025Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Simpler, more cost-effective local government

The Government has announced proposals that would fundamentally simplify how we plan our cities and regions and make it far easier to build the future New