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Collaboration With Private Sector To Combat Text Scams

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Text messages reported to the Department are shared with telecommunications companies and any weblinks in the texts are shared with internet service providers so they can be blocked. More >>

Appointments To The ENZ Board

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Dr Erik Lithander has been appointed as a new member of the ENZ board for a three-year term until 30 January 2028. Current board member, Mr Tony Gray MNZM JP, has been appointed to the position of Deputy Chair until 31 October 2027. More >>

Government To Celebrate Waitangi Day Around NZ

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Waitangi Day is of national importance, and I am keen to join New Zealanders celebrating it in other regions, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>

More Gangs Added To Gangs Act List

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Following an Order passed by Cabinet, from 3 February 2025 the gangs known as the “TwoEight Brotherhood” and the “Bloods” will be added to the Gangs Act list, bringing the total number of “Identified Gangs” in the Gangs Act to 37. More >>

Judicial Appointment Announced

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Whata’s appointment as a Judge of the Court of Appeal will take effect on 1 August 2025 and fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon Justice David Goddard on 31 July 2025. More >>

Citizenship Application Backlog Down 14 Percent, New Dashboard To Track Progress

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government

The Department of Internal Affairs has made great progress in steadily reducing the backlog in citizenship applications so new New Zealanders can receive their citizenship by grant faster, says Ms van Velden. More >>

GDP Data Highlights Importance Of Growth

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Data released today by Stats NZ shows Gross Domestic Product fell 1 per cent in the September quarter. New Zealanders have now experienced eight quarters of negative growth on a per head basis. More >>

Strengthening Free Speech In Universities

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government

The proposed changes to the Education and Training Act 2020 will set clear expectations on how universities should approach freedom of speech issues. Each university will adopt a freedom of speech statement consistent with these expectations. More >>

Launch Of Emergency Cellular Priority Service

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government

The Public Safety Network solutions including Cellular Roaming and Priority, along with the new digital Land Mobile Radio network, are about ensuring reliable, secure worldclass communications so our frontline responders can do their jobs quickly and ... More >>

Government Boosts Support For Avian Influenza Response

Thursday, 19 December 2024, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government

The Biosecurity Act enables Biosecurity New Zealand to instruct a farmer to depopulate a shed or farm, or to impose controls on their operations to prevent the spread of an unwanted organism. More >>

Levelling The Playing Field For Media Advertising

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s media sector has been calling for this change for a long time, and this Government is listening. More >>

Fire And Emergency New Zealand Final Levy Rates Confirmed

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government

The Fire and Emergency levy is included on most insurance contracts that cover property, including vehicles, homes and contents, and non-residential property. More >>

Inspector-General Of Defence Appointed

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Horsley’s experience will be invaluable in overseeing the establishment of the new office and its support networks. More >>

More AML Relief On The Way For Kiwi Businesses

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill, which was introduced today, is the second Bill – the other being the Statutes Amendment Bill - that makes amendments to improve the AML/CFT Act,” Associate Justice Minister ... More >>