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5 Mar 2026James Meager

Government backs Kiwi seafarer workforce growth

The Government’s taking action to grow New Zealand’s ageing seafarer workforce and improve its supply-chain resilience, through a major investment in training opportunities for those entering

5 Mar 2026Chris Penk

Second private Building Consent Authority approved

The launch of New Zealand’s second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) will add competition and capacity to the building consent system, Building and Construction Minister Chris

5 Mar 2026Nicola Grigg

Upgraded women's leadership database launched

A new-look database to advance women’s progress into leadership roles has been launched to mark International Women’s Day. Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says there is

5 Mar 2026Louise Upston

ChamberWorks helps employers build teams

Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says a new partnership which supports business owners with their hiring decisions will help get more Kiwis into work.

5 Mar 2026Judith Collins

New Zealand consular response in Middle East

The Government continues to explore all options for assisting New Zealanders stranded by conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith

5 Mar 2026Todd McClay

New NZ-Chile cooperation arrangement to deliver for agriculture sectors

New Zealand and Chile have signed an arrangement to boost agricultural cooperation and drive sector success, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Agriculture is at the heart

5 Mar 2026Carl Bates

Final report into youth harm online released by select committee

The final Select Committee report on the inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online has been released today, says National’s Committee Lead on the

4 Mar 2026Todd McClay

Exports up more than $2b – powering economy

New Zealand’s latest international trade statistics show robust performance across global markets, reflecting the skill, innovation, and resilience of Kiwi exporters who continue to rank among

4 Mar 2026Louise Upston

New Zealand tourism continuing to boom

Fresh data out this week shows international visitors are returning to New Zealand in droves and visitor spend is on the up, supporting local business and

3 Mar 2026Andrew Bayly

Andrew Bayly not standing for selection in Port Waikato

Andrew Bayly has announced that he will not seek the nomination to be the candidate for Port Waikato at the next election, following a decision to

3 Mar 2026Louise Upston

Traffic light system proves results

An evaluation has found MSD clients are more on top of their job search responsibilities under the Government's traffic light system, Social Development and Employment Minister

1 Mar 2026Nicola Willis · Scott Simpson

KiwiSaver adjustment to help rural workers

The Government is removing the barriers that prevent many farm and other rural workers from using their KiwiSaver accounts to buy their first homes, Finance Minister

27 Feb 2026Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Flexi Fund opens for social & affordable housing

Applications have opened for the first round of the Government’s Flexible Fund, paving the way for up to 770 new social homes and affordable rentals for

27 Feb 2026Chris Bishop

Friday Top 5

Click on the Sign-Up button below to subscribe to Chris Bishop's Friday Top 5 Here’s what you may have missed this week. 1. More protection for

27 Feb 2026Scott Simpson

Better outcomes for New Zealanders on ACC

New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is delivering its strongest rehabilitation performance in over a decade and getting New Zealanders back to work and independence faster,

26 Feb 2026Judith Collins

Kiwi drones to boost Defence capability

Innovative Kiwi drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local industry, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.

26 Feb 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Fewer victims of crime, more police on the beat

A tough on crime approach and a near doubling of police foot patrols have driven a huge drop in the number of victims of violent crime

26 Feb 2026Tama Potaka

Methamphetamine standards for rental housing to take effect on 16 April

Regulations bringing clarity and consistency to the management of methamphetamine contamination in rental properties have now been publicly Gazetted and will take effect from 16 April