Hospital preparations for COVID-19 are well advanced, says Health Minister David Clark. “Hospitals across New Zealand are repurposing buildings... Read More

Changes have been made to allow butchers to process pork, only for supply to supermarkets or other processors or retailers that are open. “We... Read More

Opposition leader and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is calling on the Government to defer the minimum wage increase set to come in to force tomorrow. “With... Read More

The Government has made modifications to the wage subsidy scheme to ensure people don’t lose their jobs during the national lockdown. These changes... Read More

  Government support for farmers and growers affected by drought is being expanded and extended across the country, with access to Rural Assistance... Read More

A $27 million dollar package is being provided to social sector services and community groups by the government. This is to ensure they can continue... Read More

The Government, retail banks and the Reserve Bank are announcing a major financial support package for home owners and businesses affected by the economic... Read More

Cabinet ministers will put into practice 'physical distancing' in their meeting this morning as they grapple to get a hold of the COVID-19 crisis,... Read More

New Zealand has been moved up to COVID-19 Alert Level 2, Reduce Contact, in an escalation of efforts to reduce the spread of the virus in New Zealand,... Read More

The Government has allocated $100 million to help redeploy workers affected by the economic impact of COVID-19, with the hard-hit region of Gisborne-Tairāwhiti... Read More

A total of $54 billion is going to be invested in transport in New Zealand over 10 years. No petrol excise or road user charge increases are also being... Read More

The Abortion Legislation Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, meaning the procedure will now be removed from the Crimes Act. The bill passed... Read More

The New Zealand and Australian Governments have announced this year’s joint Anzac Day services at Gallipoli will be cancelled due to COVID-19,... Read More

Businesses will receive the lion's share of a $12.1 billion economic rescue package as New Zealand responds to the Covid-19 crisis. Beneficiaries... Read More

A new National Fuel Plan formed as part of the government’s response to the Auckland Fuel Supply Disruption Inquiry, will manage potential fuel... Read More