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11 Apr 2026Katie Milne

Katie Milne selected as National’s candidate in West Coast-Tasman

Former Federated Farmers President Katie Milne has been selected by local party members as National’s West Coast-Tasman candidate for the 2026 general election. Ms Milne is

10 Apr 2026Todd McClay

Govt encourages farmers, growers to be prepared

Farmers, growers and rural communities are encouraged to stay up-to-date with weather warnings and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities

10 Apr 2026Christopher Luxon · Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Landmark Auckland deal to unlock city’s potential

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have signed a landmark Auckland City Deal, marking New Zealand’s first city deal and a new era

9 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

Construction of new SH36 Hauraki Stream Bridge to begin this month

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that replacement of an aging culvert on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua will begin this month. “State Highway

9 Apr 2026Chris Bishop

EV chargers to roll out faster under new rules

The Government has removed unnecessary consenting barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making it faster and easier to build chargers where New Zealanders need them,

8 Apr 2026Matt Doocey

New support delivers faster access to eating disorder care

More New Zealanders and their families will have faster access to support for eating disorders with the rollout of peer support workers in eating disorder services

8 Apr 2026Jonathan Pitts

Jonathan Pitts selected as National’s candidate in Wellington North.

Lawyer Jonathan Pitts has been selected by local party members as National’s candidate for Wellington North. Mr Pitts grew up in the United Kingdom and Japan

2 Apr 2026Chris Penk · James Meager

Unlocking economic potential for high country farms

Rule changes freeing up high country farmers to make the most of their land will unlock economic opportunities, support job creation and strengthen regional economies, Land

2 Apr 2026Erica Stanford

Primary Teachers’ vote to accept pay settlement

Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations to renew the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA). A ballot on the second of April

2 Apr 2026Tama Potaka

More people supported off the streets and into stable housing

Six months after the Government stepped up support for people sleeping rough, more New Zealanders are moving into stable housing across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch,

2 Apr 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Fast-track approved project could deliver New Zealand’s largest wind farm

Fast-track approval has been granted for New Zealand’s largest wind farm project. Contact Energy lodged a substantive application for the Southland Windfarm in August 2025. The

2 Apr 2026Simeon Brown

Increased mileage rates for home and community support workers

Home and community support workers will receive a temporary 30 per cent increase to their mileage rates to help offset rising fuel costs, Health Minister Simeon

2 Apr 2026Louise Upston

Reduced youth offending, improved school attendance welcomed

Reporting released today shows the Government’s efforts to reduce youth offending and improve school attendance are making a positive difference in the lives of young Kiwis.

2 Apr 2026Christopher Luxon

PM refreshes ministerial team

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a refreshed ministerial lineup to continue fixing the basics and protecting New Zealand’s future. “New Zealanders are facing economic challenges

1 Apr 2026Tim Costley

Inquiry to be held into FENZ fleet issues

Parliament’s Governance and Administration Select Committee will hold an inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) fleet issues, says National MP for Ōtaki, Tim Costley.

1 Apr 2026Dale Stephens

Dale Aotea Stephens selected as National’s candidate in Christchurch Central

Dale Aotea Stephens (Te Rarawa) has been selected as National’s Christchurch Central candidate for the 2026 general election. Mr Stephens is a professional company director having

1 Apr 2026Todd McClay

NZ and trade partners working together on trade disruptions

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has announced a new joint statement on keeping supply chains open with fellow Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership

1 Apr 2026Chris Penk · Scott Simpson

Open Banking to power business growth

Open Banking will be extended to business banking channels, opening the door to a broad range of tools and services for businesses, Commerce and Consumer Affairs