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Milestone Reached For Takitimu North Link Stage 1 Road Of National Significance

Monday, 17 February 2025, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government

"This is a huge undertaking, with two thousand people having worked on the project to date and 1,500,000m3 of earthworks moved so far”, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>

New Programme To Grow Manufacturing Workforce

Monday, 17 February 2025, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government

This pilot is just one part of a broader partnership with Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa, focused on supporting the sector to grow, innovate and foster new talent. More >>

New Renal Centre Will Provide Life-saving Care For Patients

Sunday, 16 February 2025, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

The facility, which is 70 per cent larger than the previous centre, provides a welcoming environment for renal patients receiving care and their families, many of whom will be with the service for years. More >>

Kiwi Campaign Invites Aussies To Come On Over

Sunday, 16 February 2025, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

This is the first investment for our Tourism Boost, utilising $500,000 from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy and there will be further initiatives to come. More >>

Significant Milestones At North Shore’s Tōtara Haumaru Hospital

Friday, 14 February 2025, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government

It is encouraging to see progress already being made, with more than 2,500 New Zealanders having had their elective surgery at the hospital since it opened on 1 July 2024. More >>

Better Homes For Papakura Military Camp Personnel

Friday, 14 February 2025, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

“The aging camp barracks had been in use for more than 40 years and were leaky, mouldy and outdated. Our soldiers, sailors and aviators deserve homes where they can thrive,” Mr Penk says. More >>

Minister Acknowledges Outgoing Director-General

Friday, 14 February 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government

“Diana was appointed in November 2022, having acted in the role from July 2022. She played a key role as the government’s chief health advisor and steward of New Zealand’s public health system during the health system reforms. More >>

Funding Confirmed For Waikare Gorge Realignment

Friday, 14 February 2025, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government

Cabinet has now confirmed funding will be provided by the Crown to the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to help deliver the Waikare Gorge realignment project, with four kilometres of State Highway 2 realigned between Wairoa and Napier, including a 160-metre-long ... More >>

Manufacturing Increase Welcomed

Friday, 14 February 2025, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government

The increase from 46.2 in December to 51.4 in January follows 22 months of contraction. More >>

Māori Tourism Driving Economic Growth

Friday, 14 February 2025, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

Released today at Te Pā Tū, the tourism business of Tauhara North No. 2 Trust near Rotorua, the Value of Māori Tourism report shows Māori tourism businesses contributed $1.2 billion in 2023, up from $975 million in 2018. More >>

Rob Hewett Appointed New AgriZeroNZ Board Chair

Friday, 14 February 2025, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay today announced Mr Hewett’s appointment to the Chair position for a three-year term until 3 February 2028. More >>

Key Transport Link Will Boost Regional Economy

Friday, 14 February 2025, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government

Mr Jones today opened a motorway interchange linking Rangiuru Business Park near Te Puke with State Highway 2. The motorway interchange will support the business park by providing access to major North Island and global markets. More >>

David Seymour – Speech To Auckland Chamber Of Commerce

Friday, 14 February 2025, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is committed to a goal of delivering more economic growth for New Zealanders. And the way we get that is clear: we need to get government spending down and cut through regulation. More >>

20.383 Marriages Registered In New Zealand

Friday, 14 February 2025, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government

“New Zealanders are now choosing to wait longer to get married, with one quarter of all newlyweds in 2024 aged 29 or under, and 47 per cent aged between 30 to 39. In comparison, in 2014 one third were under 30 on their wedding day, and 38 per cent ... More >>

Hon Simeon Brown's Speech For The Opening Of Wakefield Hospital

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Government

It is great to be here to celebrate the redevelopment of this hospital today and to congratulate everyone who has worked to deliver this project. More >>

Kiwi Businesses To Face Reduced AML Burden

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Government

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill, which had its first reading in Parliament today includes a range of amendments to reduce the compliance burden for businesses. More >>

Better Protection For Victims Of Litigation Abuse

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government

“Therefore, this Bill will strengthen the courts’ ability to identify litigation abuse by widening the view it must take of conduct both in and out of family proceedings. More >>

Swift Biosecurity Response To Fruit Fly Has Positive Outcome

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Biosecurity New Zealand has now lifted controls on movement of fruit and vegetables in the suburb of Papatoetoe following no further finds of fruit flies since a single male Oriental fruit fly was discovered in a surveillance trap in the suburb in early ... More >>

Speech To New Zealand Economics Forum

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government

Our Government’s plan to grow the economy is about making the most of New Zealand’s many advantages, removing barriers that are holding Kiwis back and competing for our share of the world’s wealth. More >>

Fiscal Indicators In Line With Expectations

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government

Treasury reports a $400 million improvement in the Government’s headline operating balance indicator, OBEGALx, compared to what was forecast. Net core Crown debt is $700 million lower than forecast. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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