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31 Jul 2026Erica Stanford

800 small and remote schools benefit from upgrades

A nationwide programme upgrading New Zealand’s small and remote schools has completed its 800th school upgrade, says Education Minister Erica Stanford. “The work of the Small

30 Jul 2026Chris Bishop

Warkworth to Te Hana PPP signed

The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement to deliver the first section of the Northland Expressway – Warkworth to Te Hana – starting one

30 Jul 2026Matt Doocey

Backing our frontline rural health workforce

Rural communities across New Zealand will benefit from three new investments that will support the rural health workforce and help more people access care closer to

29 Jul 2026Simeon Brown

Government responds to COVID-19 Inquiry

The Government has today released its response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Emergency support in future shocks to

29 Jul 2026Chris Bishop

3,000+ social homes delivered in Auckland so far

The Government has met its 2023 election commitment to deliver 3,000 additional social homes in Auckland during the current term of government, reaching the milestone months

28 Jul 2026Chris Bishop

Better tools to fund and finance new infrastructure

The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill passed by Parliament today will give developers and councils more innovative tools to fund and finance the infrastructure New

28 Jul 2026Erica Stanford

Simpler, clearer, more effective RSE scheme

The Government is modernising the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, making it simpler and clearer to use while maintaining protections for workers and opportunities for New

28 Jul 2026Chris Bishop

Final report on Phillips Children Inquiry extended

The Attorney-General has extended the final report deadline for the Public Inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children by one month, allowing the Inquiry additional

27 Jul 2026Nicola Willis

Over 97,500 families benefiting from FamilyBoost

Over 97,500 New Zealand families have now received FamilyBoost payments to help with the cost of early childhood education, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. "Raising young

26 Jul 2026Nicola Grigg · Nicola Willis

National to extend and improve paid parental leave

National to extend and improve paid parental leave Working mums and dads will benefit from National’s plan to give parents more time with their babies and

25 Jul 2026James Meager

National backs hunters and anglers

A re-elected National Government will strengthen hunter-led conservation, protect access to the outdoors, and better recognise the value of hunting and fishing to New Zealand. Hunting

23 Jul 2026Louise Upston

Relieving pressure on facilities in tourism hotspots

The Government is investing $3.8 million to improve public toilet facilities in two of New Zealand’s busiest visitor destinations, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced

23 Jul 2026Nicola Grigg

Guide to support staff experiencing stalking

A new guide to equip workplaces with tools to support employees who experience stalking has been launched by Minister for Women Nicola Grigg today. “Stalking has

23 Jul 2026Simeon Brown

Homegrown nursing workforce continues to grow

Health New Zealand once again intends to offer around 1800 graduate nurse roles over the coming year, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. "The Government is committed

23 Jul 2026Tama Potaka

Partnering to support Māori-led housing solutions

Ownership of 11 temporary homes at Ōmāhu Marae in Hawke’s Bay has been transferred from the Government to Ōmāhu 2R Māori Reservation and Ngāti Hinemanu, Ngāi

23 Jul 2026Chris Bishop · Mark Mitchell

Christchurch Men's Prison PPP deal signed

The Government has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the first redevelopment phase of Christchurch Men's Prison, formally locking in the project and clearing the

22 Jul 2026Erica Stanford

Calmer, quieter classrooms - as walls go up

Nearly 200 schools have begun the process of replacing open-plan classrooms with enclosed learning spaces to create quieter, calmer spaces more suited for learning, Education Minister

21 Jul 2026Nicola Grigg

Women’s governance pipeline grows through BoardConnector

The Ministry for Women’s database linking women with governance opportunities has more than doubled its first-year growth target as demand grows from women seeking board roles