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Emergency Housing Target Achieved Five Years Early

Friday, 24 January 2025, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has achieved its target to reduce the number of households in emergency housing motels by 75 per cent five years early, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. More >>

New Public Advisory Committee On Disarmament And Arms Control

Thursday, 23 January 2025, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government

The two reappointments are Emeritus Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies Kevin Clements, and former New Zealand Army engineer and landmine clearance specialist Martin Donoghue. More >>

Reforms To Boost Science Sector And Economy

Thursday, 23 January 2025, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government

“The reforms will maximise the value of the $1.2 billion in government funding that goes into the science sector each year, creating a more dynamic science, innovation and technology system that can respond to priorities and keep pace with technological ... More >>

Invest New Zealand Opens Doors To The World

Thursday, 23 January 2025, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Invest New Zealand will incubate within New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) and then transition to a new Autonomous Crown Entity, which operates with a clear mandate to attract international capital, infrastructure investment, ideas, and expertise. More >>

Economic Growth The Key To Better Days Ahead

Thursday, 23 January 2025, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government

In the Prime Minister’s State of the Nation Speech in Auckland today, Christopher Luxon laid out the path to the prosperity that will affect all aspects of New Zealanders’ lives. More >>

PM's Speech - State Of The Nation 2025

Thursday, 23 January 2025, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government

It’s not that public safety isn’t important – because it is, and we’ve made very positive progress on it so far with more visible policing in our cities and tougher policing on gang activity already making a real impact. More >>

Welfare That Works Making A Difference

Thursday, 23 January 2025, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government

This year, we will introduce more changes to help keep job seekers on the path to finding work if they're able, including new non-financial sanctions and only granting Jobseeker Support for six months at a time, says Hon Louise Upston, Minister for ... More >>

Runaway Spending Growth Checked

Thursday, 23 January 2025, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government

The Financial Statements of the Government for the five months to 30 November 2024 show government spending was 1.9 per cent higher than for the same period the year before. More >>

Two New Appointments To Film Commission Board

Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced the appointment of Jon Kroll and Aimee McCammon to the New Zealand Film Commission Board. More >>

Drop In Domestic Inflation Hailed

Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

Stats NZ reported today that inflation was 2.2 per cent in the year to December, the second consecutive quarter that the annual rate has been within the Reserve Bank’s target band of 1-3 per cent. More >>

New Appointments Bring Business Expertise To The Employment Relations Authority

Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

“I’m pleased to announce the new appointed members Helen van Druten and Matthew Piper to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) and welcome them to their roles,” says Ms van Velden. More >>

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 >>

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