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Taking Action On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hundreds of New Zealand families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will benefit from a new Government focus on prevention and treatment, says Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. More >>
Diplomacy Needed More Than Ever
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 6:21 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ engagements in Türkiye this week underlined the importance of diplomacy to meet growing global challenges. More >>
New Lab To Help Protect Key Pacific Tuna Fisheries
Friday, 26 April 2024, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
Ms Marcroft is in Nouméa to officially open the Genomics and Otolith laboratory, which will be a key part of the Climate Science for Ensuring Pacific Tuna Access (CSEPTA) Programme. More >>
Anzac Commemorative Address – NZ National Service, Chunuk Bair
Friday, 26 April 2024, 5:28 am | New Zealand Government
Our presence here and at the other special spaces of Gallipoli is made possible by the unwavering generosity and friendship shown to us by the Turkish government and people. More >>
Anzac Commemorative Address – Dawn Service
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
"We meet at dawn at the site of a great battlefield. We meet here to commemorate the ground around us as the final resting place of far too many of our young men." More >>
Statement On Behalf Of Hon. Karen Chhour: High Court Decision Re Waitangi Tribunal Summons
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 6:05 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Chhour acknowledges April 24 decision from the High Court regarding the Waitangi Tribunal’s summons for her to appear. The parties have rights of appeal. The Minister is therefore limited in what further comment she can make at this time. More >>
PM Announces Changes To Portfolios
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister has advised the Governor-General to give effect to the changes today. More >>
Minister Welcomes Hydrogen Milestone
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Our Government plans to double the supply of renewable energy which will play an important role in supporting the development of the hydrogen sector. More >>
New Caledonia Anzac Service, Science Lab Opening
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliamentary Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft will represent the government at Anzac Day commemorations in New Caledonia and open a new science facility in Nouméa. “It is an honour to share these special commemorations with our Pacific friends and neighbours ... More >>
Urgent Changes To System Through First RMA Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is delivering on its commitment to improve resource management laws and give greater certainty to consent applicants, with a Bill to amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) expected to be introduced to Parliament next month. More >>
Justice Minister To Attend Human Rights Council
Monday, 22 April 2024, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is today travelling to Europe where he’ll update the United Nations Human Rights Council on the Government’s work to restore law and order. More >>
Patterson Reopens World’s Largest Wool Scouring Facility
Monday, 22 April 2024, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Agriculture Minister, Mark Patterson, formally reopened the world’s largest wool processing facility today in Awatoto, Napier, following a $50 million rebuild and refurbishment project. More >>
Government To Introduce Revised Three Strikes Law
Monday, 22 April 2024, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Today's announcement provides details of the Government's plans for a revised Three Strikes law. Introduced in the Sentencing and Parole Reform Act 2010, the previous Three Strikes legislation was repealed in 2022. More >>
Humanitarian Support For Ethiopia And Somalia
Monday, 22 April 2024, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is contributing NZ$7 million to support communities affected by severe food insecurity and other urgent humanitarian needs in Ethiopia and Somalia, Foreign Minister Rt Hon Winston Peters announced today. More >>
New Diplomatic Appointments
Monday, 22 April 2024, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has today announced four new diplomatic appointments for New Zealand’s overseas missions. More >>
Arts Minister Congratulates Mataaho Collective
Sunday, 21 April 2024, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith is congratulating Mataaho Collective for winning the Golden Lion for best participant in the main exhibition at the Venice Biennale. More >>
Supporting Better Financial Outcomes For Kiwis
Sunday, 21 April 2024, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is reforming financial services to improve access to home loans and other lending, and strengthen customer protections, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly and Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced today. More >>
Trade Relationship With China Remains Strong
Sunday, 21 April 2024, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
“China remains a strong commercial opportunity for Kiwi exporters as Chinese businesses and consumers continue to value our high-quality safe produce,” Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. More >>
PM’s South East Asia Mission Does The Business
Saturday, 20 April 2024, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has completed a successful trip to Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, deepening relationships and capitalising on opportunities. More >>
$41m To Support Clean Energy In South East Asia
Friday, 19 April 2024, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is demonstrating its commitment to reducing global greenhouse emissions, and supporting clean energy transition in South East Asia, through a contribution of NZ$41 million (US$25 million) in climate finance to the Asian Development Bank ... More >>
