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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

4 May 2026Christopher Luxon · Todd McClay

NZ and Singapore agreement protects fuel supply

New Zealand and Singapore have today signed a major agreement to protect the movement of essential goods such as fuel and food. The signing of the

3 May 2026Lalit Arya

Lalit Arya selected for National in Ōtāhuhu

Real Estate broker Lalit Arya has been selected as National’s candidate in Ōtāhuhu for the 2026 general election. Mr Arya has been involved in real estate

2 May 2026Lloyd Budd

Lloyd Budd selected for National in Whangārei

Former CEO of Bayleys Auckland Lloyd Budd has been selected by local party members to be National’s candidate in Whangārei for the 2026 general election. Mr

1 May 2026Chris Bishop

Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) opening soon

The Ngauranga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua) will officially open to the public on Saturday 16 May, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “This opening

1 May 2026Todd McClay

$3b export surge under NZ-EU trade agreement

Kiwi exports to the European Union have rocketed by $3 billion in just two years under the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), delivering a

1 May 2026Matthew Paul

Matthew Paul selected for National in Port

Arboriculturist Matthew Paul has been selected by local party members to be National’s candidate in Port Waikato for the 2026 general election. Mr Paul is a

30 Apr 2026Matthew Evetts

Matthew Evetts selected for National in Kenepuru

Wellington business leader Matthew Evetts has been selected to stand as National’s candidate in Kenepuru for the 2026 General Election. Mr Evetts was previously the national