James' News

MP for Rangitata

7 Sep 2026James Meager

Progress flies on ambitious Aviation Action Plan

Progress flies on ambitious Aviation Action Plan Strong progress has been made on the ambitious Aviation Action Plan, with more than half of its 25 priorities

7 Sep 2026James Meager

Meager Matters | September 2026

Welcome to my September newsletter. As your local representative in Parliament, I've been working alongside my Government colleagues over the past three years to turn around

5 Sep 2026Paul Goldsmith · James Meager

Backing Pasifika youth to lead, create and succeed

Backing Pasifika youth to lead, create and succeed Pasifika youth across New Zealand will have new opportunities to gain practical skills, explore future careers, and build

2 Sep 2026James Meager

New lifejacket legislation to save lives

New lifejacket legislation to save lives New lifejacket legislation will save lives and reduce preventable harm on New Zealand waters this summer, Associate Transport Minister James

29 Aug 2026James Meager

Digital hunting permit system hits major milestone

Digital hunting permit system hits major milestone More than 53,000 hunting permits have been issued through a new self-service online system, surpassing projections and slashing administrative

20 Aug 2026James Meager

Agricultural productivity to soar with drone reform

Agricultural sector productivity is set to soar through common-sense reforms to drone regulations, Regulation Minister David Seymour and Associate Transport Minister James Meager have today announced.

13 Aug 2026James Meager

Young Kiwis turn weather tragedies into triumph

Youth Minister James Meager says the Government has helped more than 400 young Kiwis turn tragedy into triumph through support for hands-on youth development programmes in

7 Aug 2026James Meager

New rule to slash red tape for regional airports

The Government is reforming a long-standing issue for regional airports by creating more flexible, cost-effective options to improve runway safety, Associate Transport Minister James Meager has

5 Aug 2026James Meager

Creating rural career opportunities for at-risk youth

A unique Government and community funding initiative will support dozens of at-risk young people to experience the rural work environment through access to hands-on learning within

3 Aug 2026James Meager

Meager Matters | August 2026

Welcome to my August newsletter. Our government is another step closer to replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) with a planning system that is simpler, more

1 Aug 2026James Meager

Call to action: Hunter-led conservation for the win

Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has issued a call to action to Kiwis, encouraging people to get behind the mission to control wild goat numbers

25 Jul 2026James Meager

National backs hunters and anglers

A re-elected National Government will strengthen hunter-led conservation, protect access to the outdoors, and better recognise the value of hunting and fishing to New Zealand. Hunting

16 Jul 2026Paul Goldsmith · James Meager

Kiwis asked to help shape digital driver licences

Kiwis are one step closer to being able to carry digital drivers’ licences on their phones with public consultation on its design now underway, Associate Transport

15 Jul 2026James Meager

Building the future of sika deer herd management

New Zealand’s valued sika deer in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forest Parks have been designated as the North Island’s first ever Herd of Special Interest (HOSI).

13 Jul 2026James Meager

Milestone for hunter-led conservation in NZ

Hunter-led conservation has reached a new milestone, with Fiordland wapiti deer formally designated as New Zealand’s first Herd of Special Interest (HOSI). Hunting and Fishing Minister

1 Jun 2026James Meager

Meager Matters: June 2026

Last week, the Budget was announced, with a strong focus on strengthening New Zealand’s economy while delivering what matters most to Kiwis. Despite global uncertainty, the

15 May 2026James Meager

$100m+ Wellington Airport project Fast-tracked

Fast-track approval has been granted to a significant Wellington infrastructure project which will safeguard the International Airport’s long-term operations, protect critical assets, create two kororā (little

13 May 2026Chris Bishop · James Meager

Bill to enable digital drivers licences passes third reading

Legislation to make New Zealand’s transport regulatory system fit for purpose has passed its third reading today, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Transport Minister James