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Government Welcomes Findings Of NZ Superannuation Fund Review
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Government lauds a statutory review affirming the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation’s best practice performance and effective management of the $75 billion Superannuation Fund. More >>
Action To Grow The Rural Health Workforce
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:04 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announces scholarships for 27 health care students to strengthen New Zealand's rural health workforce, aiming to improve healthcare access in rural communities. More >>
Pharmac Delivering More For Kiwis Following Major Funding Boost
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:03 am | New Zealand Government
David Seymour applauds the Government's record $6.294 billion funding for Pharmac, enhancing access to essential medicines for New Zealanders, particularly cancer treatments. More >>
Sport Minister Congratulates NZ’s Paralympians
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:02 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Chris Bishop congratulated New Zealand's Paralympic Team for their remarkable achievements in Paris, highlighting record-breaking performances and numerous podium finishes. More >>
New Appointments To The FMA Board
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:50 am | New Zealand Government
These new appointments and changes will build the FMA’s capability and ensure it is fully equipped to be the leading conduct regulator across all financial services. More >>
District Court Judges Appointed
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:50 am | New Zealand Government
They are Judge Clark and Judge Radich, who will be based at Auckland and Manukau respectively. More >>
Passport Wait Times Back On-track
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:49 am | New Zealand Government
The upgrade to the passports system implemented in March was the most significant in over a decade. Applying for passports online are a lot easier now because of the upgrade and new options, such as group/family applications online helps Kiwis better ... More >>
Indigenous Affairs And Artificial Intelligence A Focus For Speaker Led Delegation From Canada
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:48 am | New Zealand Government
A Parliamentary Delegation from Canada will arrive in New Zealand on Saturday, led by the Honourable Raymonde Gagné CM OM, Speaker of the Senate, Président du Sénat. She will be joined by Senators Patrick Brazeau, David Arnott, and Judy White. More >>
Prime Minister Wraps Up Successful Visit To Korea
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:47 am | New Zealand Government
“We return from this visit having reenergised and strengthened New Zealand’s relationship with Korea,” Mr Luxon says. More >>
Government Makes It Faster And Easier To Invest In New Zealand
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:46 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Finance David Seymour is encouraged by significant improvements to overseas investment decision timeframes, and the enhanced interest from investors as the Government continues to reform overseas investment. More >>
New Zealand To Join Operation Olympic Defender
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Operation Olympic Defender is designed to coordinate the space capabilities of member nations, enhance the resilience of space-based systems, deter hostile actions in space and reduce the spread of debris in orbit. The current membership of the operation ... More >>
Government Commits To ‘Stamping Out’ Foot And Mouth Disease
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry for Primary Industries presented three management options for consideration - ‘stamping out’ the disease, with the possible use of emergency vaccination for short-term containment as needed; managing an outbreak over a longer period using ... More >>
More Choice And Competition In Building Products
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:18 pm | New Zealand Government
We know that our building system lacks competition and that it is too expensive to build in New Zealand. The building supply chain is dominated by a few big companies which makes us vulnerable to price increases, supply chain disruption and shortages ... More >>
Improving Access To Finance For Kiwis
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Financial services are foundational for economic success and are woven throughout our lives. Without access to finance our economy grinds to a halt. More >>
Prime Minister Pays Tribute To Kiingi Tuheitia
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:17 pm | New Zealand Government
“Kiingi Tuheitia was a humble leader who served his people with wisdom, mana and an unwavering commitment to Kotahitanga,” Mr Luxon says. More >>
Resource Management Reform To Make Forestry Rules Clearer
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Currently councils use a number of National Policy or Environment Standards to create rules for commercial forestry, rather than one comprehensive fit-for-purpose National Environment Standard for Commercial Forestry (NES-CF). More >>
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership The Goal For New Zealand And Korea
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The two leaders agreed to take the relationship forward across defence and security, trade, people-to-people and multilateral areas. More >>
International Tourism Continuing To Bounce Back
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:06 pm | New Zealand Government
It is promising to see that in the same quarter, international visitor numbers have increased by 5 percent from the same period last year. The results also show that over the last year there has been an increase in higher-spending tourists. More >>
Government Confirms RMA Reforms To Drive Primary Sector Efficiency
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is moving to review and update national level policy directives that impact the primary sector, as part of its work to get Wellington out of farming. More >>
Weak Grocery Competition Underscores Importance Of Cutting Red Tape
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The first annual grocery report underscores the need for reforms to cut red tape and promote competition, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says. More >>
