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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

6 Jul 2026Todd McClay

NZ-India FTA already boosting exports

New Zealand exporters are seeing major gains in India as demand grows for high-quality Kiwi products, and the Free Trade Agreement hasn’t even come into force

6 Jul 2026Todd McClay

Greens and Labour reignite war on farming

A Labour-Green government would wreck New Zealand’s economy by reigniting its war on farmers, slashing exports, costing jobs and making the country poorer, National Party Agriculture

5 Jul 2026Todd McClay

National to pursue the next billion customers

National has committed to secure New Zealand’s next billion customers by pursuing trade negotiations with seven new economies in the next five years as it launches

4 Jul 2026Matt Doocey

Biggest mental health law change in over 30 years

New Zealand's mental health laws are set for their biggest overhaul in more than 30 years, with Parliament today passing landmark legislation, Mental Health Minister Matt

4 Jul 2026Todd McClay

Government supporting Wairarapa farmers after heavy rain

The Government is working closely with farmers and rural communities in the Wairarapa to assess the impacts of recent heavy rain, which has damaged local roads

3 Jul 2026Christopher Luxon

New Zealand to host Indian Prime Minister

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Prime Minister Modi’s

3 Jul 2026Nicola Grigg

Environmental Reporting Act amendment bill passes first reading

Legislation to update New Zealand’s environmental reporting regime passed its first reading in Parliament today, Minister for the Environment Nicola Grigg says. “The Environmental Reporting Amendment

3 Jul 2026Chris Bishop · Simeon Brown

Sixth renewable energy project fast-tracked

The Māhinerangi Wind Farm project in Otago has been granted Fast-track approval. This is the 26th project and the sixth renewable energy project to receive approval

3 Jul 2026Erica Stanford

Curriculum release dates confirmed for Years 0-10

The updated National Curriculum for Years 0–10 will be released by 9 September 2026, following consultation with the education sector and the public, Education Minister Erica