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Speech To Global Investment Summit
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Hon David Seymour Minister for Regulation Associate Minister of Finance Good morning. It’s a pleasure to speak with you about our country’s incredible potential. My comments focus on the Government’s work making it easier to do business by improving ... More >>
Speech To NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Bishop Minister for Infrastructure Good morning, I would like to join the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance in extending a warm welcome to you all. And I’d like to say a big thank you for being here. This Summit is about showing More >>
Boosting Rural Connectivity And Economic Growth
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government
“World-class connectivity services are vital to Kiwis’ everyday lives. This Government is ensuring we have the right regulatory settings in place for this important market, to support competition, foster innovation and help stimulate economic growth”, ... More >>
Investment Summit – Easing Red Tape To Encourage Investment
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 8:13 am | New Zealand Government
“This Government is committed to getting regulation right. Good regulatory settings attract more investment and achieve higher productivity and wages for New Zealanders,” Regulation Minister and Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says. More >>
INVESTMENT SUMMIT: New Zealand Is Open For Business
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
“The financial companies and institutions attending the summit manage assets and funds worth around $6 trillion of capital and they are coming in from across the globe. These include major banks, sovereign wealth and pension funds," says Prime ... More >>
Fee Changes To Improve Border Management
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
“Customs and the Ministry for Primary Industries make a critical contribution to New Zealand’s economic prosperity and growth, by ensuring trade can flow as efficiently as possible,” Customs Minister Casey Costello says. More >>
Pharmac Funding Decision Will Increase Medicines Access
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
“Pharmac operates independently, but it must work within the budget constraints set by the government,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Next Steps To Increase Investment
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
“Cabinet has directed Invest NZ to provide the certainty international investors need and accelerate international investment into New Zealand to turbo charge growth, and create jobs,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Foreign Minister Welcomes Potential Ukraine Ceasefire
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“We look forward to discussing ongoing developments with Secretary Rubio in Washington next week,” Mr Peters says. More >>
INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Tax Change For Incoming Talent To Boost Growth
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
“When we attract Kiwis home or bring in new, smart talent we grow the economy and that means jobs, more opportunities and higher wages for everyone,” Mr Watts says. More >>
New Gas Well Example Of Potential In Mature Fields
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Pohokura Onshore Well Number 5 (POW-05) is anticipated to deliver about 4 petajoules of gas per annum into New Zealand’s energy network under a mining permit held by a joint venture between operator OMV and Todd Energy. More >>
Unlocking Economic Growth Through Science
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
"We are moving quickly on changes to New Zealand’s science and innovation system which will maximise the value of government funding and drive economic growth,” says Dr Reti. More >>
First New Air Ambulance Helicopter In Service
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
This brand new 5-blade Airbus H145 D3 passed its final test flight on 25 February and goes into operation this week. More >>
Going For Growth: New Procurement Rules
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
The new ‘economic benefit’ test will require government agencies to consider the wider benefit to New Zealand of awarding contracts to New Zealand firms when making procurement decisions. More >>
Clarifying Corrections’ Management Of EM Bail
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8:03 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections monitors around 2,000 people on EM bail at any one time and on average approves over 30,000 absences each month. More >>
Direct Experience Welded To Ferry Holdings
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Mrs Rich and Captain MacLeod have been appointed to the Board, joining chair Chris Mackenzie, deputy chair Heather Simpson, and director Greg Lowe. More >>
New Chair Appointed To NZTE
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
NZTE is the Government’s international business development agency tasked with supporting Kiwi businesses to export more and grow international markets. More >>
Increased Penalties For 23 Illicit Drugs
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The proposed changes would impose stricter controls on 23 substances, increasing the ability of Police and Customs to take preventative action and allowing harsher penalties for those caught making or possessing these drugs. More >>
Critical Minerals Driving West Coast Mining Revival
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
“The West Coast has long been a drawcard for explorers and developers of gold and metallurgical coal. With international interest in critical minerals, we are seeing revived interest from near and far,” Resources Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Government Moves To Give Teeth To Pawsitive Health Outcomes For Pets
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
“Prior to 2021 subgingival procedures were performed by skilled vet nurses, the last government introduced criteria that meant it could only be carried out by vets – Now we are changing it back to make it sensible and efficient”, says Associate ... More >>
