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29 Jan 2026Nicola Willis · Erica Stanford

First specialist schools in 50 years to be built

For the first time in almost 50 years, the Government is building new day specialist schools that will support children with high and complex needs to

29 Jan 2026Greg Fleming

New Zealand to move forward on modern slavery legislation

New Zealand is about to have fit-for-purpose modern slavery legislation, with National and Labour working together to make it happen, National MP for Maungakiekie Greg Fleming

28 Jan 2026Judith Collins

Collins to leave politics to head Law Commission

Minister and National MP for Papakura Hon Judith Collins KC is honoured that she will be appointed President of the Law Commission: Te Aka Matua o

28 Jan 2026Tama Potaka

Motorhomes on way for weather-displaced people

The Government is deploying motorhomes to quickly support people displaced by recent severe weather, with 10 motorhomes making their way to Northland Te Tai Tokerau today,

28 Jan 2026Nicola Willis

Budget date announced

The Government will set out its financial intentions for the coming year on 28 May when it delivers the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

28 Jan 2026Todd McClay

Government provides additional support for storm hit farmers and growers

The Government is increasing assistance for farmers and growers affected by recent severe weather, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. “Significant

27 Jan 2026Christopher Luxon · Mark Mitchell

Government gears up to help storm-hit regions

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the first stage of Government support for initial recovery efforts in the regions affected by last week’s severe weather event.

27 Jan 2026Chris Bishop

Address on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Hon Chris Bishop Address on Holocaust Remembrance Day 27 January 2026 Acknowledgements Can I start by acknowledging: · My Ministerial and Parliamentary colleagues · His Excellency

26 Jan 2026Tama Potaka

Accommodation support for recent severe weather events

The Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today to support people displaced by recent severe weather events affecting parts of the North Island, including

23 Jan 2026Maureen Pugh

Maureen Pugh to retire at 2026 election

National West Coast-Tasman MP Maureen Pugh will step away from politics at this year’s General Election. “It has been such a privilege to be an advocate

21 Jan 2026Christopher Luxon

General Election to be held on 7 November

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the 2026 General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November. “Continuing the recent tradition of announcing the election

19 Jan 2026Christopher Luxon

Luxon outlines National’s plan to build the future

The National-led Government will continue its programme of bold reforms to build a future that will provide more opportunities for New Zealanders, National Leader Christopher Luxon

19 Jan 2026Christopher Luxon

State of the Nation Speech 2026

Kia ora and good afternoon everyone. It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to speak with you all today. Welcome to 2026, it’s going to be a

15 Jan 2026Louise Upston

Regional Tourism Boost: welcoming more visitors

More international visitors will be exploring regional New Zealand this year, thanks to a $3.69 million investment from the second round of the Government’s Regional Tourism

15 Jan 2026Chris Bishop · Simon Watts

Electrifying growth: Infrastructure and energy RMA national direction changes

The Government’s important changes to boost infrastructure delivery, including our supply of renewable energy come into effect today, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, Energy Minister

15 Jan 2026Chris Bishop · Todd McClay

Updated National direction for Natural Hazards and Highly Productive Land

The Government’s changes to improve the way productive land and natural hazard risks are managed take effect today, freeing up land for development and supporting greater

15 Jan 2026Chris Bishop · Chris Penk

Granny flat consent exemption takes effect

New Zealanders can now build granny flats in their backyards without needing building or resource consents, marking a milestone in the Coalition Government’s effort to expand

14 Jan 2026Simeon Brown

More than 500 new doctors join the health workforce

More than 500 newly graduated doctors have started work across New Zealand this week, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “I want to congratulate every one of