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The Government has unanimously passed legislation to ensure New Zealand's earthquake-prone building system is appropriately focused on risk to life, saving communities billions in remediation costs, Building and Construction Minister Simon Watts says.

“Today we are delivering significant reform that will save Kiwi building owners and the New Zealand economy a staggerin...

Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey shows New Zealand farmers are in their strongest position in a decade, Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay says.

“The survey confirms what we are seeing across the primary sector. Farmers are profitable, exports are strong, and rural New Zealand is getting on with the job of growing the economy,” Mr McClay says.

Construction of the Chatham Islands’ new supply vessel is now underway, securing a vital economic lifeline for the local people and businesses living and working on the Islands. 

Steel cutting for the hull officially began on 17 September, marking the start of construction and keeping the project on track for delivery in late 2027.

“This marks a major milestone,...

Paramedics will be able to prescribe from a list of 232 medicines covering common infections, repeat prescriptions for long-term conditions, and treatments needed in urgent and community care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.

"Most people picture a paramedic in an ambulance or a rescue helicopter responding to an accident. But paramedics are increasingly delivering e...

Suffrage Day is a celebration of how far New Zealand has progressed the rights of women and girls, and a time to reflect on how we can continue to empower and advance women today, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says.

Today is the 133rd anniversary of Suffrage Day, when New Zealand became the first nation to allow women the right to vote.

“New Zealand’s suffragi...