Politics

Govt to provide SMEs with interest free loans

The government will now be providing 12-month interest free loans to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme will... Read More

Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill released

The complete and final version of the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill that will be voted on in one of two referendums at this year's General Election is... Read More

Clark: Oversight of contact tracing strengthened

Minister of Health Dr David Clark has announced a Contact Tracing Assurance Committee (CTAC) to further strengthen oversight around a crucial piece of New Zealand's... Read More

A warmer winter for one million New Zealanders

More than one million New Zealanders have more to spend on warmer homes today as the Government's doubling of the Winter Energy Payment kicks in to keep people... Read More

Govt makes tax changes to support NZ businesses

A significant package of tax reforms has been pushed through all stages in parliament today to throw a cash flow lifeline to small businesses. Revenue Minister... Read More

$160m property improvement programme announced

Classrooms at hundreds of state schools and kura that are small or remote will be upgraded as part of a $160 million property improvement programme, Education... Read More

Warmer homes programme ramps up again

Over a thousand insulation and heating installers are back on the job this week to make New Zealand homes warmer and drier, says Energy and Resources Minister... Read More

Unemployment to get worse before it improves -Govt

The government is saying that unemployment in New Zealand will rise before it improves because of COVID-19. Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni made the... Read More

“Govt in strong position to support economy”

A major international report on the economy has given the thumbs up to the Government's strong financial position and ability to support families and invest in... Read More

Government to spend $40m on mental health services

The government is committing further funding for free mental health and addiction services across the country. The roll out of the free services to 1.5 million... Read More

COVID-19 leave support for workers extended

Workers at higher risk from COVID-19 are being supported through an expansion of the COVID-19 leave support scheme ahead of the move to alert level three, say... Read More

Wage subsidy audits to protect business integrity

The Government is protecting the integrity of New Zealand businesses correctly accessing the wage subsidy by prioritising the audit process for businesses where... Read More