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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

6 Aug 2026Nicola Willis · Erica Stanford

New subjects bring industry and the classroom closer together

An exciting range of future-focused, industry-led secondary school subjects was launched by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Education Minister Erica Stanford today, giving young New

5 Aug 2026Louise Upston

Service dog IDs to improve disability access

A new national ID card will make it easier for disabled people with certified service dogs to access public places, businesses and public transport, Disability Issues

5 Aug 2026Erica Stanford

New specialist school to fill long-standing gap in Gisborne

A new specialist school for students with complex needs in Gisborne will open in the next two years, the first of its kind in the region,

5 Aug 2026Nicola Willis

Jobs data shows why economic growth matters

Today's labour market statistics confirm what many New Zealanders already know from experience: the second quarter of this year was a tough one, Finance Minister Nicola

5 Aug 2026Paul Goldsmith

Rapid review of Ministry of Justice

The Public Service Commission will be undertaking a rapid review of the Ministry of Justice, and providing firm guidance to all chief executives on managing employment

5 Aug 2026James Meager

Creating rural career opportunities for at-risk youth

A unique Government and community funding initiative will support dozens of at-risk young people to experience the rural work environment through access to hands-on learning within

5 Aug 2026Nicola Willis

National’s plan for growth matters

New labour market statistics show why National's long-term plan to grow the economy and create jobs matters, National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says. "It's been a

4 Aug 2026Tama Potaka

New funding protects rare frogs and skinks

Two native species found nowhere else on Earth are getting help to survive, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Hamilton’s frog and the white-bellied skink are both

4 Aug 2026Cameron Brewer

Earn as You Learn programme expands

More young New Zealanders will be paid to train for manufacturing careers, with the successful Earn as You Learn programme expanding into the Hutt Valley, Bay

3 Aug 2026Chris Bishop

Consultation opens on Wellington heritage provisions

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has released an investigation report and launched consultation on Wellington’s heritage planning rules related to five key sites. The report following

3 Aug 2026Chris Penk

40,581 new homes consented in a year, up 19%

More than 40,000 new homes were consented in the year to June, pointing to a positive outlook for the sector, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk

3 Aug 2026Erica Stanford

School Onsite Training Programme to provide 704 places every year from 2028

The Government is backing more Kiwi’s to train to be teachers by significantly expanding practical, classroom-based training and providing more support to attract teachers to schools

2 Aug 2026Nicola Willis

National launches KiwiSaver calculator

National has launched a KiwiSaver calculator so that New Zealanders can see how much bigger their nest egg could be with National’s changes to the scheme.

1 Aug 2026James Meager

Call to action: Hunter-led conservation for the win

Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has issued a call to action to Kiwis, encouraging people to get behind the mission to control wild goat numbers