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Government Backs Food & Fibre Sector’s Success
Friday, 29 May 2026, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
“Budget 2026 confirms $4.77 billion in baseline funding over the next four years year for the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to support the primary sector and protect the frontline.” More >>
Increased Support For Mothers And Babies
Friday, 29 May 2026, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
“The first few days of a baby’s life help shape lifelong health, development, and wellbeing. When mothers are supported early, outcomes are better for babies, parents, and the wider health system,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Children To Be Prevented From Buying Lottery Products
Friday, 29 May 2026, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is a really simple change that will ensure age restrictions are clear to retailers and consumers, and ensure children are not inadvertently allowed to gamble,” says Ms van Velden. More >>
Foreign Minister To Visit Samoa
Friday, 29 May 2026, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
“We look forward to joining Samoa in commemorating this important event. We highly value New Zealand’s warm and close friendship with Samoa,” Mr Peters says. More >>
Minister Of Finance’s Budget 2026 Speech
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is responding to an increasingly uncertain world with an economic plan and sensible choices that will make New Zealanders more secure in the years ahead. More >>
SuperGold Card Being Upgraded
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2026 is funding the modernisation of the SuperGold Card to give users the free option to upgrade to a version which they can use as an accepted form of primary identification,” Seniors Minister Casey Costello announced today. More >>
More Social Homes, Better Targeted
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Since the Government was formed in late 2023, the social housing waitlist has reduced from 25,483 to 19,704. However, it’s clear there’s more work to do. More >>
Rail Infrastructure Fully Funded
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Rail freight covers its own costs by competing commercially and we are now seeing rail freight volumes, revenues, profits and reliability improve after a concerted effort to deliver a strategy that makes best use of national rail assets. More >>
Budget Invests In The Future Of Te Reo Māori
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
“Budget 2026 invests in ensuring te reo Māori remains strong, visible and enduring for future generations. More >>
More Resources To Combat Migrant Exploitation
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says the funding responds to sustained growth in demand for labour inspectorate and immigration compliance activity since the border fully reopened in July 2022. More >>
Incentivising Councils To Go For Housing Growth
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Incentives for Growth Fund provides both an incentive for councils to enable housing growth, and a means of covering some of the costs that fall on them as a result. More >>
Tax System Being Strengthened
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) will ensure it remains well-targeted, supports innovation and operates as intended. More >>
Funding To Boost Resilient Planning System
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s new planning system is premised on the enjoyment of property rights with people being free to use their property unless there is a good reason to restrict them. More >>
Incentivising Work And Independence
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing work to ensure the welfare system is fair, firm and simple. The social safety net is there when it’s needed, but it must be sustainable, and target those in highest need. More >>
Extending The Waikato Expressway
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere is a critical freight and economic link connecting Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty with the central and lower North Island, Mr Bishop says. More >>
Improving Tax Rules For Charities
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Simon Watts says it’s important the tax rules ensure the system remains fair, credible and trusted for charities and not-for-profits. More >>
Boost For Law And Order
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Paul Goldsmith says the $100 million contribution to the construction of two new courthouses in Rotorua announced yesterday will provide safer, more secure facilities for everyone using the courts. More >>
ECE Funding To Provide Sector Instant Relief
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Most ECE services will receive a 1.5 percent increase to their subsidy rates. The increase applies from July 2026 but typically isn’t received by services till the following January. This year, however, services will receive the increase from July. More >>
Investing In Secondary Achievement
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2026 moves the focus to secondary achievement and assessment as we begin the reform of our secondary qualification system. More >>
Next Step Taken To Lower Bowel Screening Age
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2026 provides an additional $45.582 million to support the expansion, including $33.118 million over four years for programme delivery and $12.464 million for infrastructure and equipment to increase colonoscopy capacity. More >>
