The Social Services and Community Select Committee’s report back on the Disability Support Services Bill includes a number of amendments responding to feedback from the disability
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The Government is connecting more job seekers with employers through an upgraded jobs website backed by job matching technology, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston
Read moreThe Government is investing $500,000 to expand the tourism industry’s Tiaki – Care for New Zealand programme, educating more visitors on how to travel responsibly. Tourism
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A new national ID card will make it easier for disabled people with certified service dogs to access public places, businesses and public transport, Disability Issues
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In this issue: Minister's News In the House Electorate News Upcoming Engagement Opportunities Minister's News More New Zealanders Moving from Welfare into Work Supporting people into
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The Government is investing $3.8 million to improve public toilet facilities in two of New Zealand’s busiest visitor destinations, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced
Read moreNew figures reveal further year-on-year improvements in the number of New Zealanders moving off benefit and into work. Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston
Read moreThe Government will invest from the Events Boost Fund to support the India-New Zealand 100 Years of Unity through Sport programme, say Sport and Recreation Minister,
Read moreNew Zealand’s world-class hospitality sector is shining on the global stage, with MICHELIN Guide recognising Kiwi restaurants as must-visit destinations for food lovers, Tourism and Hospitality
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In this issue: Minister's News In the House Electorate News Upcoming Engagement Opportunities Minister's News It’s been a very busy month across my ministerial portfolios –
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The Government is setting a clear pathway to grow tourism so that New Zealand businesses, workers and communities see benefits, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston
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Travellers arriving on a new, simpler travel option for eligible Chinese and Pacific visitors have already brought $215 million into New Zealand’s economy in only six
Read moreThousands more families will have access to evidence-based support to help parents meet their children’s learning and development needs, following a $20 million investment in parenting
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Budget 2026 will fund mandatory training for 20,000 core children’s workers and improve system capacity to protect children at risk of harm, Child Poverty Reduction Minister
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It’s been a bumper few months for events, with multiple world-class fixtures confirmed under the Government’s Events Attraction Package, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says.
Read moreThe Government is making changes to improve and update the efficiency of the welfare system by modernising its processes, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston
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The Government is improving tax rules for the charitable and not-for-profit sector to ensure fairness and resilience, Revenue Minister Simon Watts and Community and Voluntary Sector
Read moreBudget 2026’s welfare package incentivises getting Kiwis into work and gaining greater independence, while supporting those in most need, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston
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