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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced a new criminal offense targeting ramraid offending, with a maximum 10-year sentence. This move aims to combat the considerable harm caused by ram raids and address the cycle of reoffending among a small group of young offenders.

Pierre van Heerden has been appointed as New Zealand's first Grocery Commissioner, aiming to enhance competition in the supermarket sector. With over 25 years of experience and a background in advocating for consumer value and transparency, his 5 year term will focus on leveling the playing field

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed with the European Union opens up a market previously obstructed by tariffs on products exported from New Zealand.

The Government is forming a national destination management team with $5 million from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.

The Government is providing support to growers, farmers, and businesses affected by severe weather events in the North Island. They are offering financial assistance by underwriting bank loans and providing cheaper finance options to ensure the long-term survival of critical regional industries.

The Government is making changes to the Skilled Migrant Category as part of the immigration rebalance, to help businesses attract workers to fill skill shortages. The announcements included the removal of caps on skilled migrants and the introduction of a simplified points system based on occupat

WorkSafe New Zealand welcomes the guilty pleas from White Island Tours Limited today to charges laid under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, related to their tour operations at Whakaari.

Primary teachers have accepted the government's pay offer, resulting in a rise in the top base salary step to $100,000 by the end of 2024. This two-year settlement also includes improvements to teachers' conditions, such as increased classroom release time.

New Zealand businesses are now benefitting from the new free trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK FTA). The agreement, one of seven negotiated by the Labour government, has come into effect, bringing an up to $1 billion boost to annual GDP.

Minister of Health, Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced around 6,100 general practitioners, community nurses, and kaiāwhina in New Zealand will receive pay rises averaging 8% to address pay disparities with hospital nurses.

Despite global challenges, the Treasury anticipates New Zealand will avoid recession, supported by rebuilding efforts and stronger tourism.

Yesterday Finance Minister Grant Robertson delivered the Government’s final Budget before the election. Following the Budget, Simon Arcus, Chief Executive of Business Central said: