22 May 2025Louise UpstonBudget 2025: Backing for food banks extendedThe Government will back community-based food banks for a further year as New Zealand recovers from a cost-of-living crisis, Minister for Social Development and Employment LouiseRead more
22 May 2025Chris Bishop · Tama PotakaBudget 2025: Delivering the right houses in the right place, for the right peopleBudget 2025 introduces a new housing investment approach that will deliver the right houses, in the right places, for the right people, Housing Minister Chris BishopRead more
22 May 2025Simon WattsBudget 2025: Tackling New Zealand’s rising tax debtThe Government will boost its investment in chasing tax evaders, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. “Hard-working Kiwis who pay their taxes are being ripped off byRead more
22 May 2025Penny Simmonds · Shane RetiBudget 2025: Tertiary study subsidy boost in priority subjectsThe Government is backing the tertiary system with new investment in study that delivers the greatest value for students and for New Zealand, Minister for UniversitiesRead more
22 May 2025Paul GoldsmithBudget 2025: More funding to cut court case backlogsCourt case backlogs will be further reduced through extra funding to improve court timeliness and access to justice, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Courts Minister NicoleRead more
22 May 2025Paul GoldsmithBudget 2025: Investing in local journalismNew funding will ensure New Zealanders have access to independent local journalism that keeps them informed about what’s happening in their communities, Media Minister Paul GoldsmithRead more
22 May 2025Matt DooceyBudget 2025: Mental distress 111 calls to get a mental health responseThe Government is overhauling the way emergency services respond to 111 calls from people experiencing mental distress, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. Budget 2025Read more
22 May 2025Mark MitchellBudget 2025: More Police funding to improve public safetyThe Government is investing more in core police services to continue its good progress in restoring law and order and improving the safety of all NewRead more
22 May 2025Mark MitchellBudget 2025: More staff, better prisons to keep public safeNew investment in prison capacity and frontline staff will help reduce reoffending and keep the public safe, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says. "Our Government has restoredRead more
22 May 2025Louise UpstonBudget 2025: Parents to step up for unemployed teenagersParents rather than the state will be responsible for unemployed 18- and 19-year-olds who cannot support themselves under planned benefit changes announced in today’s Budget. “TheRead more
22 May 2025Erica StanfordBudget 2025: Largest boost to Learning Support in a generationThe Government is delivering the most significant investment in learning support in a generation to better support Kiwi kids to thrive at school, Education Minister EricaRead more
22 May 2025Simeon BrownBudget 2025: Record investment in health deliveryThe Government is again delivering record investment in healthcare, providing New Zealanders with better health services and ensuring hospitals and healthcare facilities are fit for theRead more
22 May 2025Chris BishopBudget 2025: Investing in infrastructure for all New ZealandersMajor investments in new and upgraded hospitals, mental health facilities, school buildings, rail and roads across the country are being funded in Budget 2025, Infrastructure MinisterRead more
22 May 2025Louise UpstonBudget 2025: Improving care for disabled New ZealandersMore than 7,000 disabled New Zealanders will receive improved residential care, thanks to a $240 million four-year funding boost in today’s Budget. This is on topRead more
22 May 2025Judith CollinsBudget 2025: National security brings economic benefitsPulling our weight in an increasingly volatile world will keep New Zealanders safe while boosting our domestic economy, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “To achieve this,Read more
20 May 2025Chris BishopBudget 2025: Upgrades to improve rail reliabilityTrain commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgradesRead more
19 May 2025Nicola WillisBudget 2025: Tax changes to promote growthThe Government is removing tax roadblocks to investment, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Budget 2025 sets aside $75 million over the next four years to encourageRead more
