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26 Feb 2026Todd McClay

Government activates additional support for weather-affected farmers and growers

The Government has classified recent weather events in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, and Canterbury as a medium-scale adverse event. This enables additional support for farmers

25 Feb 2026Mark Mitchell

Soft-on-crime Labour puts public safety last

Labour has today confirmed they haven’t learned anything from when crime spiralled out of control under their watch, National’s Police Spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. “After Carmel

25 Feb 2026Simon Watts

Driving investment in new energy projects

The Government is leveraging public sector energy demand to drive new energy projects and grow our national supply, Energy Minister Simon Watts says. “As part of

25 Feb 2026Shane Reti

Strong backing for Applied Doctorates Scheme

A scheme that brings student researchers and industry together to tackle challenges that matter to people’s daily lives is open for further applications, Science, Innovation and

25 Feb 2026Chris Bishop

Fixing the basics of NZ’s transport rules

The Government is continuing its work to fix the basics of New Zealand’s transport system, with public consultation opening today on two packages of practical rule

25 Feb 2026James Meager

Government support for regional air routes takes flight

Golden Bay Air will be the first airline to receive a loan from funding ear-marked for at-risk regional air routes, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says.

24 Feb 2026Chris Bishop

Arataki Project Fast-tracked in Hawke’s Bay

A new residential development is set to deliver more homes and an economic boost for Hawke’s Bay following the Fast-track approval of the Arataki subdivision in

24 Feb 2026Erica Stanford

Science, Maths and English resources rolling into classrooms

The Government is rolling out new Maths, English, and Science resources and initiatives, helping raise student achievement and sparking discovery in primary classrooms with brand-new science

23 Feb 2026Nicola Willis

Labour devoid of ideas to take New Zealand forward

Labour is two years into Opposition and devoid of any new ideas to take the country forward, National’s Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “In March 2024,

23 Feb 2026Simeon Brown

Record uptake nearly doubles advanced nurse education scholarships

A record 235 primary care registered nurses will begin advanced education this year – nearly doubling the number originally planned – following strong demand for the

23 Feb 2026Nicola Willis · Simeon Brown · Simon Watts

Government invests to support energy security

The Government has confirmed it will buy up to $200 million of new Genesis Energy shares as part of a capital raise announced by the company

22 Feb 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Move-on orders to target disorderly behaviour

The Government is providing police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public places, Justice Minister Paul

21 Feb 2026Tama Potaka

Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing to be restricted

National will campaign on further restricting the limited amount of commercial fishing currently permissible in the Hauraki Gulf, says National’s Conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka. The Hauraki

21 Feb 2026Todd McClay

Statement from Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay in respect of US Supreme Court Ruling on ‘Liberation Day Tariffs’

The US Supreme Court announcement overnight has the potential to be important for NZ exporters, however considerable uncertainty is likely to remain. Our exports have been

20 Feb 2026Chris Bishop

Friday Top 5

Welcome to this week’s issue of Friday Top 5. Here’s what you might have missed this week: 1. More gigs, more goals, more growth - Eden

19 Feb 2026Chris Bishop

Major Queenstown Housing Development Approved through Fast-track

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of thousands of new homes and a major economic boost in Queenstown. RCL Homestead Bay Limited lodged

19 Feb 2026Chris Bishop

More flexibility for Auckland housing plan

The Government will amend the Resource Management Act to reduce the minimum housing capacity required for Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120 from just over 2 million

19 Feb 2026Mahesh Muralidhar

Mahesh Muralidhar selected as National’s candidate in Tāmaki

Phase One Ventures chief executive Mahesh Muralidhar has been selected by local party members as National’s candidate in Tāmaki for the 2026 General Election. Mr Muralidhar