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Appointments Strengthen Conservation Boards

Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Potaka today announced 64 appointments to the country’s 14 Conservation Boards. More >>

First Steps Towards National Infrastructure Plan

Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government

The development of a 30-year National Infrastructure Plan has been widely welcomed across the infrastructure sector and was a National Party campaign commitment. The Infrastructure Commission has been tasked with delivering the Plan. More >>

Stats Show Medsafe Accelerates Approval Assessments

Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government

“The data produced in Medsafe’s annual statistics show that in 2023/2024 Medsafe expedited their assessment process for almost every category of medicine,” says Mr Seymour. More >>

New Rules Mean Faster Payment Times For Small Businesses

Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government

“The Government is ambitious about lifting New Zealand’s economic productivity and improving public sector efficiency, which means adopting smarter ways of working,” Mr Bayly says. More >>

Accelerating Maths Achievement For Kiwi Kids

Monday, 4 November 2024, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government

This Government is committed to getting 80 per cent of Year 8 students at or above the expected curriculum level by 2030. We’ve just released a new knowledge-rich curriculum in time for Term 1 next year that sets out a structured, evidence-based ... More >>

Government’s Creative Sector Strategy Released

Monday, 4 November 2024, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

“Amplify has been released for public consultation and I encourage people to read the strategy and to share their feedback. More >>

On-Sold Programme Changes Bring Resolution To Homeowners And Taxpayers

Monday, 4 November 2024, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government

Applicants had 12 months to apply for an ex-gratia payment towards the cost of having their homes repaired for remaining earthquake damage. Applications for the programme closed on 14 October 2020. More >>

Todd McClay To Lead Large Trade Mission To China

Sunday, 3 November 2024, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

This visit is part of the Government delivering on its promise to lead more trade missions than any previous administration during this term of parliament. More >>

New Charter To Guarantee Better Access For Hunting And Fishing

Saturday, 2 November 2024, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

This Charter establishes guiding principles for the Department of Conservation (DOC) to provide clear and transparent decisions on PCL access that makes it easier for kiwis to go hunting and fishing. More >>

Pou Whenua Blessing Honours Tongariro

Friday, 1 November 2024, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Potaka attended a blessing for the specially carved Pou Whenua at Mangatepopo, at the start of the track on 1 November. It represents Te Ririo, a significant figure in the histories of Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, hapū of Ngāti Tūwharetoa. More >>

New Members Appointed To The NZTA Board

Friday, 1 November 2024, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Transport Transport Minister Simeon Brown has today announced two new appointments to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board. Mary-Anne Macleod and Mike Rudge have both been appointed as members for three-year ... More >>

Welcome Relief From New Oestradiol Gel Funding

Friday, 1 November 2024, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government

“I’m well aware of the stress caused by the global shortage earlier this year. At the time I said I was confident Pharmac was working hard to find a replacement, and I’m pleased to see this come to fruition,” says Mr Seymour. More >>

Applications Now Open For New Training Pathway

Friday, 1 November 2024, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government

“Investment in this new training pathway supports the Government’s target to grow our mental health and addiction workforce and improve access to services,” says Mr Doocey. More >>

Deputy Prime Minister Visit To Australia

Friday, 1 November 2024, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government

“Australia is New Zealand’s closest partner, and we are pleased to make this second official visit there for 2024 following the first ever Foreign and Defence Ministers 2+2 Meeting between our two countries in Melbourne in January,” Mr Peters ... More >>

Increased Medicines Access Continues Following Budget Boost

Friday, 1 November 2024, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government

“It was a priority for this Government to fix that. We’ve allocated Pharmac its largest ever budget of $6.294 billion over four years, so that it can get on and do its job – negotiating the best deals for medicine for New Zealanders. More >>

New Zealand Concludes High Quality Trade Deal With The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Friday, 1 November 2024, 4:19 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and GCC trade is worth over $3 billion annually, with New Zealand exporting $2.6 billion in the year to June 2024. This includes $1.8 billion of dairy, $260 million of red meat, $72 million of horticulture and $70 million of travel and tourism ... More >>

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