Resource Management Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court are welcoming the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill being reported back from the Environment
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A re-elected National Government will modernise sexual consent laws to specify there must always be a "yes," rather than an absence of a "no," National's Justice
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Members of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership have committed to practical initiatives aimed at enhancing trade and reducing barriers at their meeting in
Read moreNew Zealand and Switzerland have today agreed to establish a Trade and Investment Dialogue to explore an agreement on trade, economic security, e-commerce, investment and sustainability,
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Sir William Birch was a giant of the National Party and delivered more for our country than he would ever take credit for. His close to
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Work on the ground will step up after confirmation today a single Kāhu, swamp harrier hawk, which was found in the Wairarapa, is the second bird
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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
Read moreKiwis 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
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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
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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).
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Read moreThe 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
Read morePrime 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
Read moreThe 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,
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