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Energy Minister attending Energy Security Forum Energy Minister Simon Watts is travelling to Japan to join international leaders and businesses at the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum.

A new release is available from Hon Simon Watts.

Post-Cabinet press conference Information about: Ministers, their portfolios, newsletters and contact details; Speeches, press releases and press conference transcripts; Ministerial briefings; Major Government initiatives and policies; and Information from previous Governments.

A new feature is available from Rt Hon Christopher Luxon.

Minister to attend Global Fraud Summit Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello will travel to Europe tomorrow to represent New Zealand at the Global Fraud Summit and for a series of bilateral meetings.

A new release is available from Hon Casey Costello.

Racing Minister welcomes clear plan for greyhound rehoming Racing Minister, Winston Peters has welcomed proposed plans to rehome greyhounds, as the transition away from greyhound racing continues.

A new release is available from Rt Hon Winston Peters.

Incoming Solicitor-General appointed King’s Counsel Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of incoming Solicitor-General Anna Adams as King’s Counsel.

A new release is available from Hon Judith Collins KC.

Oranga Tamariki showing strong progress against key targets The latest data from Oranga Tamariki has shown significant improvement in performance against vital targets, leading to safer children and communities.

A new release is available from Hon Karen Chhour.

Judicial appointments announced Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced two judicial appointments to the High Court.

A new release is available from Hon Judith Collins KC.

Foreign Affairs Minister hosts Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn to New Zealand.

A new release is available from Rt Hon Winston Peters.

Guiding early learning progress with new maths check A new maths check for Year 2 students will measure progress and ensure young learners get the support they need early on, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.

A new release is available from Hon Erica Stanford.

Hauraki Gulf collections closure comes into force Fishery Officers are ramping up patrols as a ban comes into force on gathering marine life from rockpools and coastal waters on the Hauraki Gulf coast north of Auckland, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones

A new joint release is available from Hon Shane Jones and Jenny Marcroft.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pasifika TV Speech to the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd (PCBL) conference.

A new speech is available from Rt Hon Winston Peters.

Long awaited Holidays Act replacement passes first reading A much-anticipated Bill to ensure employees are paid correctly when taking time off work has just passed its first reading at Parliament.

A new release is available from Hon Brooke van Velden.

Improved access to secondary legislation A bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitise government services has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Attorney-General Judith Collins says.

A new release is available from Hon Judith Collins KC.

Partnership driving hospitality momentum Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has today highlighted the importance of the hospitality industry to New Zealand’s economy, while speaking at the 2026 Hospitality Summit.

A new release is available from Hon Louise Upston.

Crown progresses Ngāti Ruapani settlement at pace The first reading for the Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill has passed today, just weeks after the deed of settlement was signed, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says.

A new release is available from Hon Paul Goldsmith.

Government supports Pacific cultures at Polyfest The Government is investing in the world’s largest Pacific festival, Polyfest, supporting Pacific culture, young people and families.

A new release is available from Hon Dr Shane Reti.

Building the future of coastal shipping resilience The Government is committed to building the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping network, through six critical investments.

A new release is available from Hon James Meager.

New appointment to the TEC Board Minister for Vocational Education, Penny Simmonds, has announced the appointment of Scott Haines JP to a vacancy on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).

A new release is available from Hon Penny Simmonds.

Growing the frontline workforce in Wairoa A Rural Training Hub to grow the frontline rural health workforce will be established in the Wairoa District, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today.

A new release is available from Hon Matt Doocey.

Common sense proposal will benefit patients and save money The Government will shift responsibility for funding ambulance medicines from Health New Zealand (HNZ) and ACC to Pharmac because it will improve medicine procurement processes, and save the health system money.

A new joint release is available from Hon Simeon Brown and Hon David Seymour.

Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation board chair reappointed John Williamson has been reappointed as Chair of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Board, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

A new release is available from Hon Nicola Willis.

PM to visit Samoa and Tonga Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will depart for Samoa and Tonga on Sunday, reinforcing New Zealand’s commitment to two of the closest members of our Pacific family.

A new release is available from Rt Hon Christopher Luxon.

Further improvements to Pacific visitor visa settings Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford have announced further changes to visitor visa settings for Pacific people.

A new joint release is available from Hon Erica Stanford and Rt Hon Winston Peters.

Moa Point Crown Review Team appointed The Government has appointed the Crown Review Team which will give Wellingtonians clarity about what went wrong at Moa Point wastewater treatment plant, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says.

A new release is available from Hon Simon Watts.

Innovative digital labelling trial to progress The Government will move ahead with a digital labelling trial, another step towards removing barriers to consumer choice and competition.

A new joint release is available from Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Andrew Hoggard.

Ministerial group to oversee fuel security The Government’s newly established Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group met for the first time last night to discuss New Zealand’s situation and potential next steps on fuel security in response to the Middle East conflict.

A new joint release is available from Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Shane Jones.

First MRI scanner for Wairarapa Hospital A new purpose-built facility at Wairarapa Hospital will house a new MRI scanner as part of a wider investment to strengthen diagnostic services, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.

A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.

New pay deal for primary teachers welcomed Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the decision by Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche to enable school boards to offer primary teachers new pay agreements.

A new release is available from Hon Erica Stanford.

Life Sciences Summit 2026 Speech to the Life Sciences Summit 2026

A new speech is available from Hon Dr Shane Reti.

NZ contributes changes to Pacific fisheries New Zealand has secured orange roughy catch limits in the South Pacific for another two years at a Pacific regional fisheries meeting, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.

A new release is available from Hon Shane Jones.