Australia is family. So, all New Zealanders are thinking of those affected by the tragic events in Bondi, especially the family and friends of those killed today. Exceptional courage from NSW Police, first responders and members of the public.

A pleasure to speak at the North Harbour Club Lexus Lunch today about our Government’s plan to rebuild the economy, restore law & order, and deliver better health and education.

I’m sending my warm greetings to the Muslim community as you celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid ul Fitr. May this Eid bring you peace, happiness, and prosperity. From my family to yours, Eid Mubarak.

Congratulations on your appointment as Taoiseach Simon Harris TD. New Zealand and Ireland share a long history of friendship and family, including as two small trading nations with the best rugby teams on both sides of the globe. I look forward to working with you and your…

Part of our new Attendance Action Plan is introducing a Traffic Light System to set out the requirements and expectations for parents, schools, and the Ministry at different stages of a student’s attendance, with clear obligations for when a student is not attending.

We’ll also…

Every kid needs a good education in order to go out in the world and live the lives they dream of. That starts with kids actually making it to school.

If we don't have a strong education system, we risk a future economic crisis.

Today, David Seymour and I announced our Attendance…

I’ve just announced our nine Government Targets to be delivered by 2030.

1. Shorter stays in emergency departments: 95 per cent of patients to be admitted, discharged, or transferred from an emergency department within six hours.

2. Shorter wait times for (elective)…

South East Asia is a region that is more crucial than ever to our prosperity and our security. I look forward to meeting my counterparts and seeing firsthand what more we can do to deepen our relationships.

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Our Government is bringing back public sector service targets, to focus our public sector on driving better results for New Zealanders in health, education, law and order, work, housing, and the environment.

Fantastic to be at the Great New Zealand Muster in Te Kuiti - a great rural town. Our Government backs rural like we back the All Blacks. We’re cutting red tape and have axed the ute tax which is helping rural folk big time!

Tax relief is coming for working New Zealanders to help with the cost of living crisis.

We’ve just announced changes that will make it easier to get more and cheaper building products in New Zealand

Cutting red tape is a key part of our plan to rebuild our economy.

Flu shot ✅

Our new Action Plan is focused on the economy, cost of living, law & order, health and education so we can get NZ back on track.

From my family to yours, we wish you a very happy and blessed Easter!

Thank you to the health workers, hospitality and tourism staff, emergency services, and everyone who is working over Easter.

Last night at Eden Park, Auckland, we acknowledged what rugby has done for Pasifika. But more importantly, we celebrated what Pasifika have done for rugby.

Congratulations to the first inductees to the Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame.

Our economy does well when we back our small businesses to succeed.

As part of our plan to rebuild the economy we’ve made steps to scrap the red tape holding our small businesses back and cut the wasteful spending that’s driven up inflation and made it harder for businesses to…

Visited the good folk at Logan Campbell Retirement Village in Auckland this morning. While there I had the pleasure of awarding the Ryman Prize – an annual award that recognises global leaders committed to improving the quality of life for seniors.

Congratulations Professor…

Congratulations Dr Jim Salinger, the 2024 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.

Dr Salinger was one of the first scientists in the world to address climate change and has had a distinguished career spanning nearly 50 years dedicated to climate science.

To all semi finalists,…