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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 >>
New Appointment To The EPA Board
Friday, 4 October 2024, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
“I am pleased to welcome Brett O’Riley to the EPA board,” Ms Simmonds says. More >>
Strengthening Resilience With Critical Road Improvement Projects
Friday, 4 October 2024, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
“Our Government is committed to delivering infrastructure that boosts economic growth, reduces congestion, and enables Kiwis and freight to get where they want to go, quickly and safely. More >>
Doubling Road Rehabilitation This Summer To Prevent Potholes
Friday, 4 October 2024, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
“The thousands of Kiwi motorists and freight operators driving on our state highways every day have become all too aware of the shocking number of potholes on our roads. More >>
Sir Jerry Mateparae Appointed In Bougainville Post-referendum Moderator Role
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand is an enduring friend to Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and has provided long-running support to the Bougainville peace process,” Mr Peters says. More >>
Latest Census Data Highlights New Zealand’s Growing Ethnic Diversity
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Ms Lee welcomed the latest census findings, saying they also demonstrate the important role data can play in delivering better outcomes for diverse communities around New Zealand. More >>
South Pacific Defence Meeting Fosters Collaboration
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Ministers and senior civilian and military officials from Australia, Chile, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga gathered in Auckland to discuss defence and security cooperation in the South Pacific. More >>
Speech To The West Coast Minerals Forum
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
We could pretend the problem is a mere ‘perception’ of unjustified regulation, or of a system too rigid. More >>
FamilyBoost Payments Make ECE More Affordable
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
“Families simply need to register for FamilyBoost in myIR and submit their ECE invoices to Inland Revenue. Claims can be submitted now for fees invoiced during the 1 July to 30 September 2024 quarter. More >>
Minister Welcomes Larger Police Recruitment Wings
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
“The coalition Government is serious about improving law and order and that starts with resourcing Police so they can effectively respond to the needs of our communities,” Ms Costello says. More >>
Positive Progress On Government Health Targets
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
“The latest report shows that while there’s still work to do, and I acknowledge that quarter by quarter we will expect variation, Health New Zealand is already making progress on four out of the five health targets,” says Dr Reti. More >>
Supporting Better Access To Data For Kiwis
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The launch of Aotearoa Data Explorer marks a shift towards presenting data in a more accessible format. With the first release of the 2023 Census data tomorrow, now is a good time for Kiwis to experiment with Aotearoa Data Explorer. More >>
