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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has welcomed the Climate Change Commission’s advice on the second emissions reduction plan. 

Assaults and unlawful behaviour within Oranga Tamariki’s youth justice facilities are unacceptable and offenders should receive proper consequences for their actions, Minister for Children Karen Chhour says.

The Government is amending speed limit rules as part of its commitment to stop blanket speed limit reductions, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk is welcoming the launch of Building Product Information Requirements.

The Government is delivering on its commitment to repeal the Fair Pay Agreement legislation by Christmas 2023.

The Government is delivering on its commitment to extend the availability of 90-day trial periods to all employers. 

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Cyclone Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Transport and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown, to meet leaders of cyclone and flood-affected regions in the Hawke’s Bay.

New Zealand has joined the UK and other partners in condemning malicious cyber activity conducted by the Russian Government.

The Government has begun the process of disestablishing Te Pūkenga as part of its 100-day plan, Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills Penny Simmonds says. 

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts will be leaving for Dubai today to attend COP28, the 28^th annual UN climate summit, this week.

Defence Minister Judith Collins yesterday announced New Zealand will host next year’s South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM).

The Government is committed to lifting school achievement in the basics and that starts with removing distractions so young people can focus on their learning, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.  

Today I met with Police Commissioner Andrew Coster to set out my expectations, which he has agreed to, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell.

New Zealand needs a strong and stable Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) that is well placed for the future.

With 2022 PISA results showing a decline in achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford is confident that the Coalition Government’s 100-day plan for education will improve outcomes for Kiwi kids. 

Defence Minister Judith Collins today departed for New Caledonia to attend the 8^th annual South Pacific Defence Ministers’ meeting (SPDMM).

Putting more money in the pockets of hard-working families is a priority of this Coalition Government, starting with an increase to Working for Families, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.

The Government has axed the $16 billion Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme championed by the previous government, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says.

New Zealand welcomes the further one-day extension of the pause in fighting, which will allow the delivery of more urgently-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of more hostages.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters today expressed on behalf of the New Zealand Government his condolences to the family of former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.

Every child deserves a world-leading education, and the Coalition Government is making that a priority as part of its 100-day plan.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has laid out the Coalition Government’s plan for its first 100 days from today.

A significant milestone in ratifying the NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was reached last night, with 524 of the 705 member European Parliament voting in favour to approve the agreement.

The Government is contributing a further $5 million to support the response to urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel, bringing New Zealand’s total contribution to the humanitarian response so far to $10 million.