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16 Jul 2026Matt Doocey

Mental health response for Canterbury 111 calls

People in Canterbury experiencing mental distress have received support from a new mental health co-response team since it began operating, with early results showing the service

16 Jul 2026Paul Goldsmith · James Meager

Kiwis asked to help shape digital driver licences

Kiwis are one step closer to being able to carry digital drivers’ licences on their phones with public consultation on its design now underway, Associate Transport

16 Jul 2026Louise Upston

Latest figures continue year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work

New figures reveal further year-on-year improvements in the number of New Zealanders moving off benefit and into work. Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston

15 Jul 2026James Meager

Building the future of sika deer herd management

New Zealand’s valued sika deer in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forest Parks have been designated as the North Island’s first ever Herd of Special Interest (HOSI).

15 Jul 2026Chris Penk

National to make it easier to build the future

National will make it easier to build shops, offices and other commercial buildings by removing unnecessary delays and costs in the building consent system, National’s Building

15 Jul 2026Simon Watts

Improving how New Zealand plans for climate risks

The Government is making targeted changes to the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA) to ensure it is working efficiently and as intended, Climate Change Minister Simon

15 Jul 2026Matt Doocey

Faster access to forensic mental health support

More people in need of forensic mental health services will receive faster access to support following a significant investment, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Forensic

14 Jul 2026Cameron Brewer

Capital market reforms to power economic growth

The Government is seeking feedback on the next phase of its capital market reforms, aiming to lower the cost of raising money for Kiwi businesses and

13 Jul 2026James Meager

Milestone for hunter-led conservation in NZ

Hunter-led conservation has reached a new milestone, with Fiordland wapiti deer formally designated as New Zealand’s first Herd of Special Interest (HOSI). Hunting and Fishing Minister

13 Jul 2026Matt Doocey

Telehealth investment to deliver faster access to support

The Government is backing Lifeline, alongside Youthline and Whakarongorau, through a more than $10 million package to strengthen mental health and addiction telehealth services and help

11 Jul 2026Christopher Luxon

NZ, India relationship elevated to Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have signalled their two countries’ ambition to do more together by elevating their relationship to

11 Jul 2026Louise Upston · Mark Mitchell

Investment to support India-NZ 100 Years of Unity through Sport

The Government will invest from the Events Boost Fund to support the India-New Zealand 100 Years of Unity through Sport programme, say Sport and Recreation Minister,

9 Jul 2026Chris Bishop

Transport pipeline provides certainty

Transport Minister Chris Bishop is welcoming the publication of NZTA's Major Transport Projects Pipeline, setting out the phasing for projects including the Roads of National Significance

9 Jul 2026Matt Doocey

Faster access to FASD support

New Zealand is investing $9 million, the single biggest investment ever made in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), to establish community-based hubs in Rotorua/Kawerau, Hawke’s Bay

9 Jul 2026Cameron Brewer

Manufacturing growth surges to five-year high

New Zealand's manufacturing sector has posted its strongest month of growth in nearly five years, with new data showing activity surging to its highest level since

9 Jul 2026Christopher Luxon

NZ to explore joining Fiji-Australia defence alliance

New Zealand will engage with Australia and Fiji on the possibility of joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance, the Government has announced. “Fiji and Australia this

9 Jul 2026Todd McClay

Government support for flood-hit Kaikōura farmers

The Government is providing $50,000 to the Farmers Adverse Events Trust to support flood-affected Kaikōura farmers, with Federated Farmers to match the funding through fundraising, Agriculture

7 Jul 2026Penny Simmonds

Qualification completions increase across the tertiary sector

New data on New Zealand's tertiary education system shows growth in qualification completions across the sector, says Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education The latest Ministry