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Further Action To Tackle Driver Licence Wait Times

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government

People applying to sit their licence tests were left waiting for more than 60 days, and a backlog of over 70,000 waiting to sit a practical licence test soon developed,” Mr Brown says. More >>

Strengthened Cyber Security Support For New Zealand Businesses

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

“Cyber security is crucial for businesses, but it’s often discounted for more immediate business concerns. That’s why we’ve developed these practical, easy-to-use resources to help businesses safeguard themselves against cyber threats. More >>

Apprenticeship Boost Targets Key Occupations

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government

“By focusing Apprenticeship Boost on first-year apprentices in targeted occupations, we are providing employers in critical industries with the certainty to hire and retain first-year apprentices, and confidently hire new ones,” Ms Simmonds says. More >>

Significant Investment For Affordable Housing With Waikato-Tainui

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government

Investment for the partnership, signed and announced today in Waikato, will go toward the delivery of 57 affordable rental homes and enable the infrastructure of a further 43 affordable rentals just north of Ngāruawāhia. More >>

Prime Minister To Attend East Asia Summit In Laos

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government

“The EAS is an important opportunity to discuss strategic issues, which continue to be on an increasingly challenging trajectory across the Indo-Pacific,” Mr Luxon says. More >>

Unlocking The Potential Of Ethnic Businesses

Monday, 7 October 2024, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government

“One of my top priorities as Minister is unlocking the economic potential of New Zealand’s ethnic businesses,” says Ms Lee. More >>

Unlocking The Potential Of Ethnic Businesses

Monday, 7 October 2024, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government

“One of my top priorities as Minister is unlocking the economic potential of New Zealand’s ethnic businesses,” says Ms Lee. More >>

New Zealand Marks Anniversary Of 7 October

Monday, 7 October 2024, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government

“New Zealand was horrified by the monstrous actions of Hamas against Israel a year ago today,” Mr Luxon says. More >>

Fast-track To Drive Transport Projects Forward

Sunday, 6 October 2024, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Once complete, these projects will result in at least 180 kilometres of new road, rail and public transport corridors throughout New Zealand. More >>

Iwi-led And Partnered Projects Among Those Referred For Fast Track Approval

Sunday, 6 October 2024, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government

We’re creating the right conditions for boosting Māori economic growth that will fire-up Aotearoa New Zealand to be a small leading advanced nation with greater equality of opportunity. This will support stronger whānau and stronger communities. More >>

Fast-track To Boost Renewable Electricity

Sunday, 6 October 2024, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government

These projects will help New Zealand meet our immediate goals of generating more electricity, and help longer term as our cars, buses, trains, ferries, and manufacturers are increasingly powered by the wind, water, and the sun. More >>

Fast-track Projects Released

Sunday, 6 October 2024, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

The projects have been selected through a thorough and robust process which included an open application process run by Ministry for the Environment, analysis by officials, an independent assessment and recommendations process by an independent Advisory ... More >>

Extra Government Support For Farmers And Growers In Southland And Parts Of Otago

Friday, 4 October 2024, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government

The medium-scale adverse event classification covers the entire Southland region and the Clutha District in Otago, but conditions in other areas continue to be monitored closely. More >>

Government Welcomes Move To Delay EU Deforestation Regulation

Friday, 4 October 2024, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Mitigating the potential trade consequences of the EUDR, including by advocating for a delay, has been a priority for the Government. More >>

Response To Ministerial Inquiry Into School Property

Friday, 4 October 2024, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government

“The school property portfolio is worth $30 billion, and it’s critically important it’s managed properly. This Government is taking a series of immediate actions so all Kiwi kids can learn in safe, warm and dry buildings,” Education Minister ... More >>

New Government Support For Residential Construction Market Announced

Friday, 4 October 2024, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

“We know the residential development sector is vulnerable to economic downturns. The lead time for building houses is typically 18 months or more, so it takes at least that long for the residential development sector to gear back up as market ... More >>

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