Government & Politics

The govt says it wants to secure a large site as pressures increase across the region’s health system.

The finance minister outlines who gets fuel if supplies tighten.

Industry leaders met Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston to tackle the sector’s challenges.

RMA Reform Minister Simon Court says the government’s planning reforms will prioritise infrastructure and reduce consenting delays.

Infrastructure, Transport and Housing Minister Chris Bishop will travel to New York and Texas in the United States for a range of meetings on housing, planning, urban development and transport.

The average processing time for overseas investment decisions has dropped from 71 working days in the last financial year to 28 working days.

The housing minister tells the Wellington Chamber of Commerce that the govt wants to unleash growth through urban development.

A government directive to Kāinga Ora to take firmer action against abusive Kāinga Ora tenants has led to improved behaviour, says Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka.

In a series of articles previewing Budget 2025, the Ticker hears from industry professionals about what they want from the government today.

The government has launched a new work programme to improve public infrastructure asset management.

In her first pre-Budget 2025 speech, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the government will cut by about $1bn the amount of new money available.

NZ’s first Health Infrastructure Plan also introduces a new way of delivering large hospital projects.

The government has confirmed strategic partnerships with five Community Housing Providers (CHPs) and says it is on track to deliver 1,500 social homes funded through Budget 2024.

He has been acting governor since 5 March after Adrian Orr abruptly left the central bank.

The government is winding down New Zealand Green Investment Finance, which has made significant investments in solar energy since its establishment in 2019.

The coalition government plans to take a number of measures during Q2 to encourage housing and infrastructure development.

Kāinga Ora is seeking proposals from real estate service providers to manage the sale of around 939 properties and potentially 50 land parcels.

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says the government is making it easier to build by unclogging the consenting system, reducing construction costs, and giving builders the support they need.

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will attend the Annual Investment Congress in Abu Dhabi from 7–9 April to strengthen ties with United Arab Emirates investors.​

The Public Service Association says a net 673 roles could be axed at Kāinga Ora over the next year, including 195 roles that are currently vacant – a third of the housing agency’s workforce.

The new financing plan aims to encourage house building.

The minister lashes out at the decision to deny consent for James Kirkpatrick Group’s proposed mass timber building.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the govt is preparing to make changes to encourage more competition in NZ’s $26bn supermarket sector.

Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston is offering targeted help to people who need to relocate for a job.

The government has passed the The Taxation (Annual Rates 24-25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill.

Chris Bishop says new standardised zoning will drastically cut planning zones across the country in an effort to enable development.

Business and industry groups have backed the government’s proposed changes to the Resource Management Act, saying they will help bring down the costs of development.

The govt says the high number of requests for information across commercial and residential consents applications justify reforms.

Two large housing projects are among the first three schemes to be approved for assessment by the government’s new fast-track system.

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has told global investors at the Infrastructure Investment Summit in Auckland that New Zealand is open for business.