Latest News

Explore what we've been doing in the community.

30 Apr 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Additional tools to go after fraudsters

Legislation which provides the Serious Fraud Office with more powers to go after criminals has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and

30 Apr 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Auckland transport reforms pass third reading

Landmark reforms to Auckland’s transport system passed their third reading today, restoring democratic accountability and fixing the basics of how Auckland makes transport decisions, Transport Minister

29 Apr 2026Simeon Brown · Mark Mitchell

Cracking down on nitrous oxide misuse

The Government is taking further steps to tighten controls on nitrous oxide to reduce harm and curb its illegitimate use, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Police

28 Apr 2026Nicola Willis

Additional 90 million litres of diesel coming

The Government has secured an additional nine days’ of diesel supply to boost New Zealand’s fuel reserves and help shield the country from the global oil

28 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

SH2 flood resilience works completed early

Major works have been completed two months ahead of schedule to improve one of the most flood affected stretches of State Highway 2 (SH2) in Tairāwhiti,

27 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Government acts on regulatory feedback to boost fuel resilience

The Government is preparing to remove or suspend regulatory barriers that make it harder for businesses and communities to cope with global fuel shocks, Minister for

27 Apr 2026Christopher Luxon · Todd McClay

Historic NZ-India FTA signed in New Delhi

New Zealand and India have today signed a once-in-a-generation Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will lead to more jobs and higher incomes for Kiwis, Prime Minister

26 Apr 2026Louise Upston

Rebuilding regional tourism after severe weather

The Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair three of New Zealand’s Great Ride cycle trails following significant storm damage, plus marketing funding to aid

20 Apr 2026Todd McClay

Legal verification of India FTA complete and date for signing agreed

Legal verification of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been completed with both countries agreeing its signing on 27 April in New Delhi in

18 Apr 2026Kristine Asuncion

National selects Kristine Santos Asuncion in Dunedin

Local Dunedin business owner, Ashburton dairy farmer, and people and culture professional Kristine Asuncion has been selected as National’s candidate for Dunedin in the 2026 General

16 Apr 2026Louise Upston

Year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work

Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston, welcomes new figures out today showing more New Zealanders moved off benefit and into work over the year

16 Apr 2026Chris Bishop · James Meager

WoF and CoF A changes to save Kiwis billions

New Zealand’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Certificate of Fitness A (CoF A) light vehicle inspection requirements will soon be significantly reformed, saving Kiwis time and

15 Apr 2026Simeon Brown

Expanded role for community pharmacists

From June, it will be easier and more affordable for parents to get treatment for their children for a range of common health conditions, with expanded

14 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Queenstown’s Ayrburn Screen Hub granted Fast-track approval

Fast-track approval has been granted for a screen hub, a full-service film and television production village in Queenstown. Waterfall Park Developments Limited lodged a substantive application

14 Apr 2026Louise Upston

New Zealand tourism continuing to rise

The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor numbers continue to rise, with particularly strong growth from people visiting from China over Chinese New

14 Apr 2026National Party

National selects suite of new Auckland candidates

National has selected four new candidates in Auckland, with Agnes Loheni standing in Waitākere, Ghouse Majeed in Manurewa, Sunil Kumar in Glendene and Rosemary Bourke in

13 Apr 2026Simeon Brown

Nationwide expansion of cancer treatment services

Thousands more New Zealanders will be able to access life-saving cancer treatment closer to home, with a nationwide expansion of community infusion services underway, Health Minister

13 Apr 2026Alexandra Davids

Alexandra Davids selected as National’s candidate in Christchurch East

Alexandra Davids has been selected as National’s Christchurch East candidate for the 2026 general election. Ms Davids is an experienced local government politician and community advocate,