News & Achievements

The world is facing its most challenging battle in generations with an insidious and new virus as the enemy.

We’re committed to managing the Government’s books responsibly and keeping debt under control while supporting our people and our economy through the 1-in-100 year shock caused by COVID-19. 

For 98% of New Zealanders, there will be no changes to income tax.

Earn less than $180,000? No changes to your income tax.

Are you the owner of a small business? We’ve got one simple message for you: we’ve got your back. 

As New Zealanders we are proud of who we are, what we stand for, and the way we weave together different worlds and cultures to create our unique national identity.

The Auckland region moved to Alert Level 3 on 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August. The rest of New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2.

Visit covid19.govt.nz for the latest information on alert levels, including an overview of restrictions in your area.

We've announced that we will expand the Flexi-wage programme to support up to 40,000 more people into work, or to help them start their own business. It's yet another way we're helping keep our economy moving by getting people into work and training. Read on to find out more...

Read below for Jacinda Ardern's Labour 2020 Campaign Launch speech.

• Business subsidy of on average $7500, and up to $22,000, to hire unemployed New Zealanders
• Up to 40,000 jobs to be supported by $311 million investment in keeping New Zealanders off the unemployment benefit
• Ring-fenced fund to help unemployed start their own business