03:10pm Fri 01 May, 2020
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
11:00am Fri 01 May, 2020
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
06:54am Fri 01 May, 2020
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
06:41am Fri 01 May, 2020
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
08:00pm Thu 30 Apr, 2020
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
11:30am Thu 30 Apr, 2020
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
08:00pm Wed 29 Apr, 2020
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
02:02pm Tue 28 Apr, 2020
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
06:55am Tue 28 Apr, 2020
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
12:30pm Sat 25 Apr, 2020
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
08:01pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
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
11:35am Fri 24 Apr, 2020
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