Politics

National vaccination drive on October 16

A large scale Covid-19 vaccination drive is being planned for October 16, and known as 'Super Saturday'. With more than half the eligible population now... Read More

Mexico new partner on inclusive trade initiatives

New Zealand, Chile and Canada welcomed Mexico as the newest member of the Inclusive Trade Action Group and signatory of the Global Trade and Gender Arrangement... Read More

More home ownership chances for first home buyers

A new fund has been established to help people get into their own homes. Progressive Home Ownership (PHO) Fund has already helped 53 families into their... Read More

Government to review electoral law

The government is looking at different approaches to modernise electoral laws in New Zealand. Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi has announced the Government... Read More

Covid-19 update to be delivered at 1pm

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the DirectorGeneral of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will be speaking at a live press conference at 1pm today following the announcement... Read More

Mental health stocktake shows strong progress

The first report of the Government's Implementation Unit has found strong progress has been made since the Mental Health and Addictions Package was announced in... Read More

Live: Collins sets out plan for reopening border

The National Party is calling for New Zealand to first end lockdowns then reopen to the world based on two vaccination targets. The party's plan, which... Read More

Details of interest deductibility rules released

The Government has released the draft legislation outlining the details of the policy limiting the deductibility of interest costs on residential property investments. Finance... Read More

Report into NZ’s export controls system released

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is welcoming the findings of an independent review into New Zealand's export controls system, which regulates the export... Read More

Expert group to lead NZ‘s future health system

Bay of Plenty District Health Board chair Sharon Shea is being named as part of a group of people who have been appointed to lead the Māori Health Authority and... Read More

Exit plan key for Tauranga election decisions

The Minister of Local Government says she stands by the decision to place a Commission in charge of Tauranga City Council. However, Nanaia Mahuta remains committed... Read More

New approach to supporting Kiwis‘ mental wellbeing

The Government is taking a new approach to support people who experience mental distress, Health Minister Andrew Little says. 'Kia Manawanui Aotearoa - Long-term... Read More