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23 Mar 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Charging ahead: 2,500+ EV chargers on the way

The number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargers around New Zealand will more than double thanks to $52.7 million in zero-interest loans from the Government and

21 Mar 2026Mark Mitchell · Tama Potaka · Simon Watts

Government orders review of Dog Control Act

The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks.

21 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

Fitch outlook reaffirms case for fiscal discipline

Global economic volatility makes the Government's programme of fiscal consolidation more important than ever, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. "Fitch Rating's decision to place New Zealand’s

21 Mar 2026Emma Chatterton

Emma Chatterton selected as National’s candidate in Papakura

Emma Chatterton has been selected by local party members as National’s candidate in Papakura for the 2026 General Election. Mrs Chatterton is currently a senior advisor

19 Mar 2026Chris Bishop

Takitimu North Link Stage 2 Fast-tracked

A major transport upgrade for the Western Bay of Plenty has received Fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. NZTA lodged its application in August 2025

19 Mar 2026Tama Potaka

Call for proposals to restore the historic Chateau Tongariro

Proposals are being sought from experienced operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro and its associated buildings, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Located in

19 Mar 2026Todd McClay · Matt Doocey

Rural Wellbeing Fund backs 18 initiatives

The Government is backing rural New Zealand by supporting 18 community-based initiatives through its Rural Wellbeing Fund, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Mental Health Minister Matt

19 Mar 2026Nicola Willis

GDP data shows a growing economy

Economic data released today confirms the economy was growing at the end of last year, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ figures released today show

19 Mar 2026Angee Nicholas

Angee Nicholas selected as National’s candidate in Henderson

Young Pacific Lawyer Angee Nicholas has been selected as National’s candidate in Henderson for the 2026 General Election. Ms Nicholas grew up in West Auckland, attending

18 Mar 2026Louise Upston

Rock NZ: Robbie Williams goes global for Kiwis

Global pop superstar Robbie Williams is bringing his BRITPOP world tour to New Zealand this November, thanks to support from the Government’s $70 million Major Events

18 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

“Charlotte’s Change” to provide redress for more survivors of abuse in mental health care

The Government is taking action to provide redress for more survivors of abuse in care, to include survivors of State-run mental health facilities from 1 July

18 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill to hold people to account for serious offending

The Government will introduce the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill to Parliament this afternoon, a package of practical and targeted changes to strengthen New Zealand’s

18 Mar 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Waikato Steel Manufacturing Project Fast-tracked

A structural steel manufacturing plant that will help build the future of New Zealand’s infrastructure has been approved through Fast-track. National Green Steel Limited lodged its

17 Mar 2026Erica Stanford

ERO’s school reports strengthened and improved

Parents will soon benefit from clearer, more useful information on how their child’s school is performing through an overhaul to ERO’s school reports, Education Minister Erica

17 Mar 2026Todd McClay

Supply chain challenges raised at international ministerial meeting

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay raised the impact of the Middle East conflict on supply chains with fellow members of the Future of Investment and

17 Mar 2026Simeon Brown

Moving health decisions closer to home

From 1 July, decision-making within Health New Zealand will shift closer to patients, communities, and hospitals, ensuring decisions are made in the right place at the

17 Mar 2026Simeon Brown

More staff, extra beds as hospitals prepare for winter

Health New Zealand will invest an additional $25 million to boost hospital capacity, increase staffing, and prepare the health system for higher demand over the busy

17 Mar 2026Chris Penk

Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga

Cabinet has agreed the Terms of Reference and membership for a Government Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga, Emergency Management and Recovery Associate Minister Chris