15+ hour, 38+ min ago   (292+ words) Minister for Māori Development, Tama Potaka says the Government is confirming its clear and ambitious course for the future of te reo Māori with the refresh of the Maihi Karauna strategy. The Maihi Karauna is the Crown’s strategy for Māori…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (189+ words) Revenue Minister, Simon Watts says a new taxation Bill is set to help grow the economy by reducing compliance costs, simplifying rules and removing unnecessary obligations. The Bill, introduced into the House today, also makes several changes to the Foreign…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (260+ words) The Government’s plan to ensure secure, affordable electricity for New Zealanders is working, with data today showing new records for renewable generation and a significant drop in wholesale electricity prices, says Energy Minister, Simeon Brown. Data from the Ministry of…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (311+ words) Finance Minister, David Seymour says lower overseas investment fees will make it easier and more attractive for investors to bring capital into New Zealand, helping businesses grow, lifting productivity, creating higher-paying jobs, and unlocking New Zealand’s potential. From 11 September, fees…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (308+ words) The Government has announced its support for a world-first clinical sleep trial which will test how New Zealand strong-wool bedding performs against synthetic alternatives. The three-year, $2 million sleep science research programme is supported with $800,000 from the Primary Sector Growth Fund…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (140+ words) Wellington City Council has confirmed 47 staff roles will be cut from the organisation in a bid to find more than $4 million in savings. In June this year, the Council passed the 2026/27 Annual Plan which included directing the Chief Executive and…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (194+ words) Transporting New Zealand has launched its Election Platform 2026 in Wellington, calling on all political parties to back practical transport policies to improve supply chain resilience and support economic growth. Road freight moves approximately 93% of New Zealand’s freight by tonnage and…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (260+ words) The Government says strong progress has been made on its ambitious Aviation Action Plan, with more than half of the plan’s 25 priorities achieved in just one year of implementation. Associate Transport Minister, James Meager said the success of the plan…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (140+ words) Two hundred contractors, consultants, and local authority staff working across erosion and sediment control are expected to attend a free hands-on day for the earthworks industry to be held at Whangārei’s Barge Showgrounds on Wednesday 16 September. The first of its…...