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Refreshed Team To Drive Economic Growth In 2025
Sunday, 19 January 2025, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Having set the building blocks for rebuilding the economy, 2025 is all about going for growth and I am refreshing my team to underline this priority,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>
Government And Māori-led Health Provider Team Up To Support Veterans
Friday, 17 January 2025, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
“A major issue we face is identifying veterans who are eligible for support,” Mr Penk says. More >>
New Members Appointed To The Waitangi Tribunal
Friday, 17 January 2025, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
As the Tribunal nears its fiftieth anniversary, the appointments coming on board will give it the right balance of skills to continue its important mahi hearing and reporting Māori treaty claims in a timely manner. More >>
Kiwis Flock To Claim FamilyBoost
Friday, 17 January 2025, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
The ability to claim for FamilyBoost’s second quarter opened on January 1, and since then 21,936 claims have been paid. More >>
Government Strengthening Frontline Search And Rescue Capability
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
The upgrades to both the NMDSCS and Coastguard’s VHF network come at a time when New Zealand’s maritime activities are growing, placing greater pressure on communication networks. More >>
Gisborne Gains Affordable Rental Whare
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
The grant funding for the Kaiti development is approximately $16.6 million. The homes are scheduled for completion by August 2026. All 48 homes will be affordable rentals where rent is capped at 80 percent of the market rent in a particular location. More >>
New Zealand Welcomes Israel – Hamas Deal
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government
The terms of the deal must now be implemented fully. Protection of civilians and the release of hostages must be at the forefront of effort. More >>
Minister Hears From Chatham Islands Community On Shipping Solution
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The RFI process sought information from potential suppliers who may be interested in providing shipping services to the Chatham Islands when the Southern Tiare reaches the end of its life. More >>
Patients Continue To Be Prioritised
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government is putting patients first. In the first half of the current financial year there were more new medicines funded than the entire financial year prior,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
Trade And Investment Agreements Signed With United Arab Emirates
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 8:09 pm | New Zealand Government
“Securing trade deals for our exporters has been a top priority for my government as we aim to double the value of our exports in ten years,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>
Business Confidence Highest Since 2021
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Business confidence turning positive for the first time since June 2021, and only the second time since 2017, shows the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy is working. More >>
Strong Biosecurity More Important Than Ever
Monday, 13 January 2025, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand recognises the European Union’s protocols to manage FMD are in line with international standards and equivalent to New Zealand’s, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. More >>
Arms Act Public Consultation Commences
Monday, 13 January 2025, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
“It is important that everyone has confidence in how firearms are controlled and, therefore, everyone has a role to play in the rewrite of the Act. I encourage people to read the discussion document and think about their feedback,” says Associate ... More >>
Prime Minister To Visit United Arab Emirates
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
“The UAE is a trusted partner for New Zealand in the Gulf,” Christopher Luxon says. More >>
Disruptive KO Tenants’ Easy Ride Over
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Ministers declared enough was enough, and instructed the agency to take a stronger approach to managing disruptive tenants. More >>
80% Reduction In Building Determination Wait Times
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand has a persistent shortage of houses. Making it easier and quicker for new homes to be built will not only mean more Kiwis can enjoy the benefits of a warm dry home, but it will also grow the economy and create well-paying jobs. More >>
Top Baby Names For 2024
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
For the second consecutive year, Noah has claimed the top spot for boys with 250 babies sharing the name, while Isla has returned to the most popular girls’ name after narrowly missing out in 2023, with 190 baby Isla’s. More >>
Enabling Works To Begin On Westgate Bus Station
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Transport Work is set to get underway on a new bus station at Westgate this week. A contract has been awarded to HEB Construction to start a package of enabling works to get the site ready in advance of main construction ... More >>
A Nationwide Shift Towards Acting Together To Stop Family And Sexual Violence
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
It has been extremely saddening and disappointing to see this already happening so early into this new year. It joins the many other instances of family and sexual violence around the country that often go unseen or unspoken about, and it shows ... More >>
He poroporoaki ki a Kahurangi Tariana Turia
Friday, 3 January 2025, 8:20 pm | New Zealand Government
We mourn the great loss of a dedicated leader who did so much for the betterment of Māori before, during and after her Parliamentary career. More >>
