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On 5 October 2026, Labour announced proposals to require carmakers to provide independent mechanics with repair information and tools, and require the Commerce Commission to report weekly on fuel prices and whether falling costs are passed on to drivers. It also proposed applying its price gouging law to wholesale and retail fuel.
Open the full party recordOn 5 October 2026, the government said the fast-track application for the Northland Shipyard and Dry Dock at Marsden Point had been accepted as complete by the Environmental Protection Authority and would go to an independent expert panel. Cabinet has ring-fenced $100 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the project.
Open the full party recordOn 4 October 2026, ACT announced a proposal to remove tax on earnings in KiwiSaver accounts. The party also said it would end the KiwiSaver Government Contribution for members receiving employer contributions and replace it with the new tax treatment within their accounts.
Open the full party recordOn 3 October 2026, ACT announced a planning-law reform proposal to exclude purely spiritual and religious effects, prohibit religious observances as consent conditions, and replace Te Mana o te Wai with measurable freshwater outcomes.
Open the full party recordOn 1 October 2026, ministers said Pharmac will from 14 October 2026 enable eligible adolescents and young adults to access funded cancer medicines whether treated through paediatric or adult haematology or oncology services. Eligibility requires all 3 criteria.
Open the full party recordOn 30 September 2026, ACT announced plans for national standards covering 10 everyday farming activities and to prioritise a standard for the methodology councils use to set freshwater limits.
Open the full party recordOn 4 October 2026, the Alliance Party released its Foreign Affairs, Defence, and International Relations Policy. The party said the policy emphasises internationalism, non-alignment, disarmament and decolonisation, and supports a strong United Nations, the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone and the Sustainable Development Goals. It also pledged to immediately end intelligence sharing and seek the full demilitarisation of the facilities concerned.
Open the full party recordOn 23 September 2026, Labour said it would support developing multilateral institutions, including reviewing and maturing the UN Charter, and support the World Health Organization's work and adopt updated WHO health regulations.
Open the full party recordOn 24 September 2026, Labour announced it would use government investment to advance housing construction, school improvements and hospital repairs, saying this would support jobs and local businesses.
Open the full party recordOn 24 September 2026, the National Party said the government will provide one-off $150,000 funding to 6 accredited wildlife care facilities to support New Zealand's bird flu surveillance and response.
Open the full party recordOn 23 September 2026, Labour announced that, if it forms government, it would independently review Fire and Emergency New Zealand's funding and operations, and proposes to extend presumptive occupational cancer and ACC cover for firefighters.
Open the full party recordOn 23 September 2026, Labour said it would restore Mana Whakahono ā Rohe, or iwi participation, agreements in resource management legislation.
Open the full party recordOn 27 September 2026, Labour announced a proposed 10% reduction in student debt. People who finished study, did not benefit from Fees Free, and are still repaying loans would receive the cut on 1 April 2027; current and future students would receive it after living in New Zealand for 3 years after finishing study. Debts of $2,000 or less would be written off.
Open the full party recordOn 25 September 2026, the Government announced a second release of council performance data, including new measures for asset management, service delivery and governance, plus updated council profiles and comparison tables.
Open the full party recordOn 1 October 2026, Labour announced its proposed Fair Go Law, which would bring new rules for cars, electronics, phones, subscriptions, ticket sales and gyms, including upfront real prices and easier cancellation of subscriptions or memberships.
Open the full party recordOn 30 September 2026, David Seymour said he would campaign for the Government to acquire the University of Auckland Epsom Campus for education and a new school. He proposed that the school be unzoned and accept students from across the city without changing existing Grammar school zones.
Open the full party recordOn 28 September 2026, National released an economic plan that includes a return to surplus in 2028/29 and said delivering the plan would allow it to commit to no new taxes. The plan also includes replacing the Resource Management Act and NCEA, and providing more trades training.
Open the full party recordOn 28 September 2026, the National Party said the Mt Iron Junction Housing Scheme received fast-track approval for 250 homes, a childcare centre and 2 recreational reserves on a 5.98-hectare site near Wānaka.
Open the full party recordOn 27 September 2026, National said that, if re-elected, it would make KiwiSaver compulsory with higher contributions and a $1500 Baby Boost, extend paid parental leave from 26 to 30 weeks, and replace NCEA, bring in regular assessment and teach the basics well.
Open the full party recordOn 28 September 2026, ACT said it would focus on barriers that make it difficult for new competitors to enter the New Zealand market.
Open the full party recordThe Alliance Party announced the first installment of its Trade Policy on 28 September 2026.
Open the full party recordOn 26 September 2026, the Alliance Party released a constitutional policy it said centres Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supports lowering the threshold for entering Parliament and processes to recall elected candidates.
Open the full party recordOn 26 September 2026, ACT announced plans to strengthen enforcement against noisy vehicles, including increased penalties, noise cameras, and an enforceable noise standard.
Open the full party recordOn 26 September 2026, the Women's Rights Party announced that Katrina Biggs and party members raised a New Zealand suffrage flag at New Zealand's Parliament for the first time on 17 September 2026.
Open the full party recordOn 26 September 2026, the Women's Rights Party published a profile stating that Sally Warren is standing as a list candidate.
Open the full party recordOn 25 September 2026, the Alliance Party announced the release of its Retirement and Aged Care Policy, proposing to keep the pension universal, raise the couple rate, and end the asset test for rest home care.
Open the full party recordOn 23 September 2026, the Alliance Party said it had further detailed its social security and welfare policies, focused on eliminating child poverty, and added detail to its previously announced Universal Child Benefit.
Open the full party recordOn 23 September 2026, the Alliance Party announced its housing policy, including a 5-year public housing and infrastructure building plan.
Open the full party recordOn 23 September 2026, National announced a 3-point plan to strengthen New Zealand's fire and emergency services.
Open the full party recordOn 22 September 2026, the National Party said Chris Bishop and Simon Court stated that the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill had passed their third reading in Parliament to replace the Resource Management Act.
Open the full party recordOn 23 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party said the latest health target results showed shorter waits for elective treatment and first specialist assessments in the Central region.
Open the full party recordOn 23 September 2026, Health Minister Simeon Brown said the latest health target results showed improvements in waits for cancer treatment and other care in the Midland region.
Open the full party recordOn 19 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that steel cutting for the hull of a new Chatham Islands supply vessel began on 17 September 2026. The vessel is expected to be delivered in late 2027 to replace the Southern Tiare.
Open the full party recordOn 19 September 2026, the Government announced it had unanimously passed legislation reforming the earthquake-prone building system.
Open the full party recordOn 18 September 2026, the Government announced plans to shorten the maximum repayment period for retirement village residents to 9 months and require operators to pay 10% of net termination proceeds within 4 weeks.
Open the full party recordOn 18 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party said Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith stated that Police could soon issue move-on orders to people behaving disorderly in public places.
Open the full party recordOn 21 September 2026, the Alliance Party released its 2026 Justice Policy, proposing measures focused on preventing and repairing harm and supporting victims.
Open the full party recordThe New Zealand National Party said on 18 September 2026 that proposals to ease some Auckland city centre planning restrictions to support more housing, jobs and economic activity were open for public consultation.
Open the full party recordOn 17 September 2026, Regulation Minister David Seymour and Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that the Government would accept a Ministry for Regulation Hospitality Sector Review recommendation to remove passenger service requirements for certain hospitality customer transport services.
Open the full party recordOn 17 September 2026, the National Party said the Government will invest $880,000 from the Major Events Fund to support a World of WearableArt exhibition planned to premiere in Wellington in 2027.
Open the full party recordOn 17 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party said the F. Meth national methamphetamine prevention campaign had officially launched.
Open the full party recordOn 17 September 2026, the Government said more than 60 plumbers and drainlayers had been approved in the self-certification scheme's first week, allowing a wide range of work without waiting for a council inspection.
Open the full party recordACT announced the launch of its Make Farming Fun Again campaign on 20 September 2026.
Open the full party recordOn 19 September 2026, ACT leader David Seymour said the party welcomed the passage of the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill.
Open the full party recordOn 14 September 2026, the Alliance Party published its proposed 2026 election social security policy, including a Universal Benefit and welfare system changes.
Open the full party recordOn 16 September 2026, the Alliance Party announced a gender equality and economic security policy including at least 52 weeks' paid parental leave, a Universal Child Benefit, and stronger pay equity enforcement.
Open the full party recordOn 17 September 2026, the Alliance Party announced a policy to support small businesses, local enterprises and cooperatives.
Open the full party recordOn 16 September 2026, Paul Goldsmith and Mark Mitchell announced that emergency alerts and severe weather warnings were being added to a government app.
Open the full party recordOn 15 September 2026, ACT said a Government Amendment Paper adopted the final part of its Member's Bill concerning voting rights for unelected appointees on Auckland council committees.
Open the full party recordOn 15 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that Education Minister Erica Stanford released the final 2 learning areas of the updated Years 0-10 New Zealand Curriculum.
Open the full party recordOn 15 September 2026, the National Party published a statement saying further amendments to the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill had been introduced to the House.
Open the full party recordOn 15 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that the Government had accepted all recommendations from the Public Inquiry into the Disappearance of the Phillips Children.
Open the full party recordOn 14 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced Susan O’Regan's appointment as Chair of the QEII National Trust Board.
Open the full party recordOn 12 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party said Health New Zealand delivered 89,039 additional diagnostic procedures, above the Government's target of 75,000, and said waitlists fell 21%.
Open the full party recordOn 13 September 2026, the National Party said that, if re-elected, it would establish an Auckland Transport Police Team.
Open the full party recordOn 11 September 2026, National announced a plan to widen access to 5% deposits under the First Home Loan scheme.
Open the full party recordOn 11 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party said Auckland's City Rail Link had officially opened and stated that stations and a new rail timetable would begin on 13 September 2026.
Open the full party recordOn 11 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that DOC and the Backcountry Trust had signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to support backcountry huts and tracks.
Open the full party recordOn 10 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party said a tax Bill was introduced into the House, proposing to reduce compliance costs, simplify rules and remove unnecessary obligations.
Open the full party recordOn 13 September 2026, ACT published a statement presenting its team.
Open the full party recordOn 7 September 2026, the Government announced $5 million for 6 tourism campaigns intended to attract international visitors to regions across New Zealand.
Open the full party recordOn 7 September 2026, National announced that Jessica Rowe had been selected as its candidate in Kaipara ki Mahurangi for the 2026 general election.
Open the full party recordOn 7 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party published an update saying 15 of the Aviation Action Plan's 25 priorities had been completed.
Open the full party recordOn 10 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party said Parliament's Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee had recommended that Parliament pass the India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill.
Open the full party recordOn 10 September 2026, the National Party issued a statement saying the Financial Markets Authority's KiwiSaver Annual Report showed an average member balance of $40,340 and referring to the introduction of the KiwiSaver (First Home or Farm) Amendment Bill.
Open the full party recordOn 9 September 2026, Minister for Regulation David Seymour and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston said they welcomed completion of the Ministry for Regulation's Hospitality Sector Review.
Open the full party recordOn 9 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that the New Zealand Defence Force and local iwi Ngāti Rangi had signed an agreement to begin building 50 new homes at Waiouru Military Camp.
Open the full party recordOn 9 September 2026, the National Party said the Government was supporting a 3-year, $2 million clinical sleep research programme led by Wisewool, including $800,000 from the Primary Sector Growth Fund, to test New Zealand strong-wool bedding against synthetic alternatives.
Open the full party recordOn 9 September 2026, Mark Mitchell announced that the Government would invest $2.4 million in 6 community programmes using sport and physical activity to support children and young people who may be at risk of offending or reoffending.
Open the full party recordOn 10 September 2026, ACT said it would complete remaining historical Treaty claims, end the Waitangi Tribunal's contemporary jurisdiction, and wind it up once its historical work is finished.
Open the full party recordOn 7 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that the Stella Passage Development at the Port of Tauranga had received fast-track approval.
Open the full party recordOn 8 September 2026, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced a $1 million investment from the Government's Major Events Fund to support Auckland hosting the 2028 PSA Squash World Championships.
Open the full party recordThe New Zealand Government announced a renewed deployment of New Zealand Defence Force personnel in Europe to support Ukraine's self-defence.
Open the full party recordOn 6 September 2026, ACT said it would scrap what it called the arbitrary Net Zero target and replace it with a climate policy grounded in economic reality.
Open the full party recordOn 6 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that, if re-elected, it would raise the First Home Loan scheme income cap to $300,000.
Open the full party recordOn 1 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party published a statement saying Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said legislation giving the Serious Fraud Office greater powers had passed its final reading in Parliament.
Open the full party recordOn 19 August 2026, the Alliance called for a Universal Child Benefit.
Open the full party recordOn 4 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party reported progress on planning, environmental, emergency management, welfare, and serious fraud legislation in a weekly update.
Open the full party recordOn 4 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that New Zealand and Australia were advancing a more ambitious Single Economic Market agenda.
Open the full party recordOn 4 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced more than $3.4 million in Government investment through the Māori Development Fund for 3 Māori enterprises.
Open the full party recordOn 4 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party published Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop's statement that the North-West Rapid Transit project in Auckland had received fast-track approval.
Open the full party recordOn 2 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party said the Government had launched the Mahi Aroha Carers' Strategy Action Plan to support unpaid or informal carers nationwide.
Open the full party recordOn 31 August 2026, the National Party said S&P affirmed New Zealand's AA+ foreign currency credit rating with a stable outlook.
Open the full party recordOn 4 September 2026, ACT announced a transport infrastructure plan that it said would use 6 reforms to improve value for transport projects.
On 4 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that New Zealand had joined the Pacific Islands Forum Troika ahead of hosting the Forum meeting in Auckland in 2027.
Open the full party recordOn 4 September 2026, the New Zealand National Party said a bill concerning historical Treaty of Waitangi claims by Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui had passed its final reading in Parliament.
Open the full party recordOn 4 September 2026, the National Party announced that Shane Reti's bill had passed Parliament unanimously and lifejackets will need to be worn, rather than only carried, on recreational craft 6 metres or less.
Open the full party recordOn 4 September 2026, the National Party said the Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Bill had passed and would take effect 28 days after Royal Assent.
Open the full party recordOn 21 August 2026, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey said Auckland's children's dental surgery waitlist had fallen from 2,200 to 743, and said 340 children had been referred to a publicly funded dental sedation service since its pilot began.
Open the full party recordOn 3 September 2026, Labour said it would advance committee-stage amendments to remove rough sleeping and begging entirely from the move on orders Bill.
Open the full party recordOn 27 August 2026, the Government announced more than $2.79 million from the Primary Sector Growth Fund for a Bragato Research Institute-led programme on winery lees in Marlborough. Co-investors will contribute a further $4.19 million.
Open the full party recordOn 23 August 2026, Labour announced an economic and fiscal plan that includes returning the books to surplus by 2029/30, reducing net debt over time, and investing in hospitals, schools, infrastructure, skills and job-creating businesses.
Open the full party recordOn 23 August 2026, Labour announced plans for 3 free GP visits and free prescriptions, with revenue from its targeted capital gains tax ringfenced for health system investment.
Open the full party recordOn 21 August 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology had launched in Auckland. The party said it is New Zealand's 4th Public Research Organisation, intended to accelerate the development and commercialisation of AI, quantum technologies and advanced materials.
Open the full party recordOn 21 August 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that the Government would retain the Clean Vehicle Standard for new and used vehicle imports and progress work to calibrate its settings.
Open the full party recordOn 2 September 2026, ACT said it was calling on parties to support Laura McClure's Member's Bill, which was before Parliament for its second reading that day.
Open the full party recordOn 2 September 2026, ACT New Zealand announced a policy proposal for a smaller government with 18 ministers and 19 departments.
Open the full party recordOn 2 September 2026, Labour announced it would ensure every New Zealand-trained graduate nurse receives a job offer.
Open the full party recordOn 28 August 2026, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced that the Government is backing a research programme intended to improve productivity and profits in the apple industry.
Open the full party recordOn 28 August 2026, the New Zealand National Party published a statement saying Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell said new legislation to strengthen New Zealand's emergency management system had passed its final reading in Parliament.
Open the full party recordOn 28 August 2026, the New Zealand National Party announced that the Government had accepted a Commerce Commission recommendation to impose performance requirement regulation on Tiaki Wai for 10 years.
Open the full party recordOn 1 September 2026, ACT proposed restructuring the Government to have 18 Ministers and 19 Departments, and said the current structure has 28 Ministers and 39 departments.
Open the full party recordJill Ovens, national Secretary and co-leader of the Women’s Rights Party, described how she and others founded the independent Women’s Rights Party.
Open the full party recordOn 25 August 2026, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced 4 years of $9.7 million in International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy funding for wild goat and deer management in nationally significant conservation areas.
Open the full party recordOn 25 August 2026, the Government announced an initial target range of 2% to 4% for annual council rates increases.
Open the full party recordOn 24 August 2026, Mark Mitchell represented New Zealand at the annual Five Country Ministerial meeting in Sydney, Australia, to discuss shared national security challenges.
Open the full party recordOn 24 August 2026, the Government said it would introduce an Online Safety Bill to restrict social media use by under-16s and require technology companies to protect children online.
Open the full party recordOn 30 August 2026, Labour issued a statement about what it said was National's announcement to reverse an increase in the student loan repayment rate.
Open the full party recordOn 27 August 2026, ACT candidate for Remutaka and regional councillor Nigel Elder called for a local referendum on Upper Hutt Council's proposed Māori ward and said he would collect signatures to seek a vote.
Open the full party recordOn 27 August 2026, ACT announced a policy agenda to modernise digital finance rules.
Open the full party recordACT New Zealand published a speech by David Seymour at its Mainland campaign launch on 21 August 2026.
Open the full party recordOn 21 August 2026, Paul Henry delivered a speech at the ACT Mainland Campaign Launch.
Open the full party recordOn 6 August 2026, ACT announced its Pharmacy First plan to expand pharmacists' services and reduce barriers to opening new pharmacies.
Open the full party recordOn 30 August 2026, ACT announced a 6-part fisheries policy plan, including a proposed distinct fisheries management area matching the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park boundaries.
Open the full party recordOn 19 August 2026, ACT MP Cameron Luxton called for clarity on remaining Mauao track work, responsibility, and decision timeframes.
Open the full party recordACT announced a policy proposing principles for the Constitution Act and a change to the status of property rights in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.
Open the full party recordOn 2 August 2026, ACT announced a classroom discipline policy.
Open the full party recordACT said its proposed amendment to the Crimes Amendment Bill was voted down by National, Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori.
Open the full party recordOn 16 July 2026, ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar said the Green Party's proposed Employment Relations (Automatic Union Membership) Amendment Bill would require employers to automatically enrol new staff in a default union where a collective agreement applies.
Open the full party recordOn 24 August 2026, ACT said it would exercise Agree to Disagree and vote against National's proposed social media ban.
Open the full party recordOn 17 August 2026, ACT said it would fund 100,000 extra Police patrol hours in rural areas each year and establish a dedicated rural crime unit. It also said it would strengthen offences and increase penalties for livestock rustling and armed poaching.
Open the full party recordOn 10 August 2026, ACT Leader David Seymour said New Zealand should end its reliance on corporate welfare.
Open the full party recordOn 10 August 2026, ACT candidate Paul Henry criticised a Greens proposal to fund marae as emergency hubs.
Open the full party recordOn 27 July 2026, ACT New Zealand announced a policy intended to close the medicine funding gap with Australia.
On 24 July 2026, ACT reported progress on legislation concerning land use, employment leave, and firearms policy.
Open the full party recordOn 26 August 2026, ACT announced it would disestablish the Climate Change Commission and transfer its monitoring and reporting duties to existing bodies.
Open the full party recordACT announced a plan to build New Zealand's first purpose-built comprehensive cancer centre, with 2 campuses in Auckland and Christchurch.
Open the full party recordOn 18 August 2026, ACT said it would campaign to introduce a Working with Children Card.
Open the full party recordOn 16 August 2026, ACT announced it would reset the public service and seek to repeal race based hiring requirements in section 73 of the Public Service Act and section 118 of the Crown Entities Act.
Open the full party recordOn 10 August 2026, ACT announced it would campaign to make Student Services Fees voluntary.
Open the full party recordOn 28 July 2026, ACT said it welcomed Government-announced changes to the RSE scheme.
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