7+ hour, 12+ 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, 3+ 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, 3+ 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, 6+ 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…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (343+ words) New independent evaluations have shown three Ministry of Social Development-funded programmes are making a difference in preventing family violence. Evaluations of E Tū Whānau, Pasefika Proud and the Ethnic Communities Violence Prevention programme found positive shifts in attitudes, behaviours and…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (418+ words) Waikato Regional Council and the Department of Conservation are encouraging people to learn about the challenges facing the Hauraki Gulf and actions underway to protect and restore one of New Zealand’s most important marine ecosystems through a new exhibition at…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (502+ words) The Government has announced it will invest $2.4 million across six community programmes which use sport and physical activity to support children and young people who may be at risk of offending or reoffending. The Reducing Child and Youth Offending project…...

6+ day, 41+ min 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, 7+ 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…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (389+ words) An industry-led initiative to help Taranaki firms pursue large-scale procurement opportunities has been accelerated by a Regional Infrastructure Fund grant of $3 million. The Taranaki Alliance aims to help local companies secure more than $100 million in contracts over its first three…...