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12 May 2026Louise Upston

Football festival brings more global football stars

Fans will get a chance to see Chelsea F.C. Women in action at the International Football Festival, thanks to the Government’s $70 million Major Events and

12 May 2026Judith Collins

Judith Collins' Valedictory Speech

Mr Speaker, when I first came to this Parliament, as the Member for Clevedon, and later Papakura, I knew that it was a privilege to be

11 May 2026Nicola Willis

Government inks deal to bolster fuel resilience

The Government’s unprecedented contract with Z Energy for close to 90 million additional litres of diesel, equivalent to around nine days’ supply, has been signed, Finance

11 May 2026Nicola Willis

Flexibility, adaptability key to Fuel Response Plan

The Government has worked with business and industry to refine the Fuel Response Plan for petrol and diesel to ensure that in the event of a

7 May 2026Simon Watts

Rate Rebate Scheme to assist ratepayers

Increases to the Rates Rebate Scheme will help ease cost of living pressures for ratepayers in need of assistance and lower income SuperGold Cardholders, Local Government

7 May 2026Louise Upston · Tama Potaka

Boost for cycling infrastructure across NZ

The Government is investing up to $7.1 million to upgrade six Great Rides cycle trails, strengthening regional tourism and safety, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston

7 May 2026Nicola Grigg

Supporting communities to create safer environments for children

The Government has launched a new prevention initiative for parents and caregivers to help keep New Zealand children safe from sexual harm, Associate Minister for ACC

7 May 2026Simeon Brown

Senior doctors vote to accept settlement

Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for members of Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS), who represent Senior Medical

7 May 2026Chris Penk

Frigate project progress key for maritime security

The Government is progressing work to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s aging frigates as part of broader efforts to strengthen New Zealand’s Defence capability, Defence

7 May 2026Tama Potaka

Landmark Conservation Reform Bill will boost economy and protect nature

Faster decisions, more jobs, and stronger protection for nature are at the centre of a landmark overhaul of New Zealand’s conservation system, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka

7 May 2026Todd McClay

NZ Ambassador to Chair WTO General Council

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador Clare Kelly as Chair of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) General Council. It is

6 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Government to disestablish the BSA

The Government has agreed to progress with disestablishing the Broadcasting Standards Authority and investigate self-regulation options, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “New Zealand’s media

6 May 2026Chris Bishop

Rule changes to support aquaculture

The Government has updated national rules for marine aquaculture to make it easier for operators to improve how they farm, adopt new technology and carry out

5 May 2026Simeon Brown

Cheaper, smarter EV charging on the way for Kiwis

New requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers supplied in New Zealand will make it easier and more affordable for people to charge their vehicles, while helping

5 May 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Councils invited to fast-track local reform

The Government is giving councils a three-month window to put forward proposals to simplify and strengthen local government in their regions, RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister

4 May 2026Candace Kinser

Candace Kinser selected to stand for National in Auckland Central

Auckland-based business leader Candace Kinser has been selected by local party members as National’s candidate in Auckland Central for the 2026 general election. Ms Kinser brings

4 May 2026Chris Bishop · Erica Stanford

Building better school infrastructure for the future

As part of the Government’s $2 billion investment into school infrastructure, $56.6 million has today been announced to fix longstanding condition issues and bring facilities up

4 May 2026Simeon Brown

Building the future GP workforce with overseas-trained doctors

Strong progress is being made to bring more overseas-trained doctors already living in New Zealand into the primary care workforce, with half the planned placements now