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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

8 Aug 2026Erica Stanford

Fairer Parent Resident Visa process delivered

New Zealand citizens or residents waiting to bring their parents to New Zealand will have a fairer and more predictable selection process under changes to the

7 Aug 2026Cameron Brewer

Business funding now easier to find

Kiwi businesses can now find their share of the $400 million a year the Government puts into business grants, funds, and equity schemes in minutes rather

7 Aug 2026James Meager

New rule to slash red tape for regional airports

The Government is reforming a long-standing issue for regional airports by creating more flexible, cost-effective options to improve runway safety, Associate Transport Minister James Meager has

7 Aug 2026Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Earlier monetisation of Chorus debt to the Crown supports infrastructure investment

The Crown has entered into binding agreements to monetise the debt it holds in telecommunications lines company Chorus, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure Minister Chris

6 Aug 2026Paul Goldsmith

Enhanced citizens’ arrest powers pass into law

Businesses are about to have enhanced powers to detain and arrest those stealing from them with the Crimes Act Amendment Bill passing its final reading in

6 Aug 2026Matt Doocey

Promised Mental Health Strategy launched

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today launched the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, setting a clear 10-year direction to improve mental health and addiction outcomes for

6 Aug 2026Nicola Willis

Labour business policy a $5 billion tax grab

Kiwi businesses will be worse off under Labour’s policy to cut Investment Boost, National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “Labour is taking $6.6 billion of support

6 Aug 2026Chris Bishop

All Aboard: City Rail Link Opens on 13 September

Auckland's City Rail Link (CRL) will open to passengers on 13 September, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown confirming the long-awaited opening