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Friday, 25 September
The Green Party says other parties should get behind a wealth tax after a new Ipsos survey shows almost two-thirds of New Zealanders back the party's policy.
Green Party statement
“Christopher Luxon’s dysfunctional Cabinet is in its dying days, and he’s spent two days now out of sight,” Labour Campaign chair Kieran McAnulty said.
Labour statement
“Today he announced a minuscule 0.5% increase in staffing, after two years of a hiring freeze,” Labour Health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall said.
Labour statement
“Up and down the country, our hospitals are in disrepair and unsafe for patients and staff. In multiple sites, rain even leaks into maternity wards where newborn babies and their parents should be safe and dry,” Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall said.
Labour statement
Thursday, 24 September
New Zealand First is announcing today it will campaign on lowering the company tax rate for SMEs to 20% for companies with turnover under $30million, from its current 28% tax rate.
New Zealand First statement
“Chris Hipkins is on a spending spree to buy every vote possible, but the invoice will end up with future generations,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.
ACT statement
The government is boosting support for wildlife care facilities because of their key role in New Zealand’s bird flu surveillance and response, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka and Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard say.
National statement
The Government will take additional time before deciding which Head Start local government reform proposals should progress to detailed design RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say.
National statement
Thursday, 24 September
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 19/08/2026, 9:00 am - 10:30 am.
Ministerial · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
Saturday, 26 September
Reply from Hon Brooke van Velden · Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister of Internal Affairs · Hon Brooke van Velden
NZ Parliament — Written questions and replies
Official updates
Browse the wider official record across government, Parliament, regulators and political parties. Home is the shorter view matched to your organisation.
Friday, 25 September
The Green Party says other parties should get behind a wealth tax after a new Ipsos survey shows almost two-thirds of New Zealanders back the party's policy.
Green Party statement
“Christopher Luxon’s dysfunctional Cabinet is in its dying days, and he’s spent two days now out of sight,” Labour Campaign chair Kieran McAnulty said.
Labour statement
“Today he announced a minuscule 0.5% increase in staffing, after two years of a hiring freeze,” Labour Health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall said.
Labour statement
“Up and down the country, our hospitals are in disrepair and unsafe for patients and staff. In multiple sites, rain even leaks into maternity wards where newborn babies and their parents should be safe and dry,” Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall said.
Labour statement
Thursday, 24 September
New Zealand First is announcing today it will campaign on lowering the company tax rate for SMEs to 20% for companies with turnover under $30million, from its current 28% tax rate.
New Zealand First statement
“Chris Hipkins is on a spending spree to buy every vote possible, but the invoice will end up with future generations,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.
ACT statement
The government is boosting support for wildlife care facilities because of their key role in New Zealand’s bird flu surveillance and response, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka and Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard say.
National statement
The Government will take additional time before deciding which Head Start local government reform proposals should progress to detailed design RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say.
National statement
Thursday, 24 September
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 19/08/2026, 9:00 am - 10:30 am.
Ministerial · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
Saturday, 26 September
Reply from Hon Brooke van Velden · Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister of Internal Affairs · Hon Brooke van Velden
NZ Parliament — Written questions and replies
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 17/08/2026, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
ACC · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 17/08/2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Statistics · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 6/08/2026, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm.
Statistics · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 6/08/2026, 9:30 am - 10:30 am.
Ministerial · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 5/08/2026, 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm.
Ministerial · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 5/08/2026, 9:00 am - 10:30 am.
Ministerial · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 3/08/2026, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
Ministerial · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 3/08/2026, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
ACC · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 3/08/2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Statistics · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
Quarter four mental health and addiction target results released today include youth access data for the first time, while nationally more people are getting faster access to support, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says.
National statement
LGNZ says councils need greater certainty about next steps in the Head Start process than what the Government announced today.
Local Government New Zealand — Media releases
With unemployment at an 11-year high, and construction businesses struggling, Labour will get building projects underway and more Kiwis back on the tools.
Labour statement
We are seeking feedback on our latest estimate of the minimum weekly amount retailers must pay to customers during an official conservation campaign.
Electricity Authority — News & decisions
The Electricity Authority has published a new dataset of prices and traded volumes from the fortnightly market making sessions of standardised super-peak hedge…
Electricity Authority — News & decisions
Wednesday, 23 September
The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, which will replace the Resource Management Act, yesterday passed their third reading in Parliament. They will become law once they receive Royal Assent in the coming days, at which point a complex transition … The post Resource management bills pass third reading and will become very bad law appeared first on EDS.
Environmental Defence Society — News
Changes are being made to controlled drug regulations, improving efficiency while maintaining safeguards to protect patient and public safety.
Health
Ministry of Health — News & media
WorkSafe — News and media
The first major update to the Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare in more than a decade marks an important step in ensuring animal welfare standards continue to evolve alongside scientific evidence and on-farm realities.
DairyNZ — Media releases
Address by Dr John Small at the Water New Zealand Conference and Expo 2026.
Commerce Commission — News & media releases
The Commerce Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to decline authorisation for New Zealand Gynaecology Association Inc (NZGA) and its members to collectively negotiate.
Commerce Commission — News & media releases
The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will change the way it calculates financing costs for regulated infrastructure. This is aimed at providing greater stability for consumers and businesses by reducing the impact of short-term interest rate movements on regulatory settings.
Commerce Commission — News & media releases
Bill. Version: 2026-09-23
NZ Legislation — Acts, Bills & secondary legislation
Substantive Amendment. 2 proposed amendment units.
NZ Legislation — Bill Amendment Papers
Official PCO Bill version 1 of 1.
NZ Legislation — Acts, Bills & secondary legislation
Bill. Version: 2026-09-23
NZ Legislation — Acts, Bills & secondary legislation
Amendment paper. Version: 2026-09-23
NZ Legislation — Acts, Bills & secondary legislation
LGNZ acknowledges the significant milestone with the passing of the Natural Environment and Planning Acts.
Local Government New Zealand — Media releases
Tuesday, 22 September
The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Hon Shane Jones, today released his decision on the management of tarakihi stocks. As previously highlighted by EDS, the eastern stock is estimated to be just 7.7% of its unfished biomass, while the … The post Tarakihi decision puts industry ahead of national interest appeared first on EDS.
Environmental Defence Society — News
Reply from Hon Brooke van Velden · Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister of Internal Affairs · Hon Brooke van Velden
NZ Parliament — Written questions and replies
Reply from Hon Paul Goldsmith · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government · Hon Paul Goldsmith
NZ Parliament — Written questions and replies
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 17/08/2026, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
ACC · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 17/08/2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Statistics · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 6/08/2026, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm.
Statistics · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 6/08/2026, 9:30 am - 10:30 am.
Ministerial · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 5/08/2026, 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm.
Ministerial · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 5/08/2026, 9:00 am - 10:30 am.
Ministerial · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 3/08/2026, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
Ministerial · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 3/08/2026, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
ACC · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
The official ministerial diary records this entry for 3/08/2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Statistics · Hon Scott Simpson
Ministerial diary data may be incomplete and is not a definitive record; it does not show what was discussed or prove influence.
Beehive — Ministerial diaries
Published 24 Sept 2026
Quarter four mental health and addiction target results released today include youth access data for the first time, while nationally more people are getting faster access to support, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says.
National statement
LGNZ says councils need greater certainty about next steps in the Head Start process than what the Government announced today.
Local Government New Zealand — Media releases
With unemployment at an 11-year high, and construction businesses struggling, Labour will get building projects underway and more Kiwis back on the tools.
Labour statement
We are seeking feedback on our latest estimate of the minimum weekly amount retailers must pay to customers during an official conservation campaign.
Electricity Authority — News & decisions
The Electricity Authority has published a new dataset of prices and traded volumes from the fortnightly market making sessions of standardised super-peak hedge…
Electricity Authority — News & decisions
Wednesday, 23 September
The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, which will replace the Resource Management Act, yesterday passed their third reading in Parliament. They will become law once they receive Royal Assent in the coming days, at which point a complex transition … The post Resource management bills pass third reading and will become very bad law appeared first on EDS.
Environmental Defence Society — News
Changes are being made to controlled drug regulations, improving efficiency while maintaining safeguards to protect patient and public safety.
Health
Ministry of Health — News & media
WorkSafe — News and media
The first major update to the Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare in more than a decade marks an important step in ensuring animal welfare standards continue to evolve alongside scientific evidence and on-farm realities.
DairyNZ — Media releases
Address by Dr John Small at the Water New Zealand Conference and Expo 2026.
Commerce Commission — News & media releases
The Commerce Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to decline authorisation for New Zealand Gynaecology Association Inc (NZGA) and its members to collectively negotiate.
Commerce Commission — News & media releases
The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will change the way it calculates financing costs for regulated infrastructure. This is aimed at providing greater stability for consumers and businesses by reducing the impact of short-term interest rate movements on regulatory settings.
Commerce Commission — News & media releases
Bill. Version: 2026-09-23
NZ Legislation — Acts, Bills & secondary legislation
Substantive Amendment. 2 proposed amendment units.
NZ Legislation — Bill Amendment Papers
Official PCO Bill version 1 of 1.
NZ Legislation — Acts, Bills & secondary legislation
Bill. Version: 2026-09-23
NZ Legislation — Acts, Bills & secondary legislation
Amendment paper. Version: 2026-09-23
NZ Legislation — Acts, Bills & secondary legislation
LGNZ acknowledges the significant milestone with the passing of the Natural Environment and Planning Acts.
Local Government New Zealand — Media releases
Tuesday, 22 September
The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Hon Shane Jones, today released his decision on the management of tarakihi stocks. As previously highlighted by EDS, the eastern stock is estimated to be just 7.7% of its unfished biomass, while the … The post Tarakihi decision puts industry ahead of national interest appeared first on EDS.
Environmental Defence Society — News
Reply from Hon Brooke van Velden · Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister of Internal Affairs · Hon Brooke van Velden
NZ Parliament — Written questions and replies
Reply from Hon Paul Goldsmith · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government · Hon Paul Goldsmith
NZ Parliament — Written questions and replies