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Democracy Restored To Transport In Auckland
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
By returning decision-making power to elected representatives, we are enabling Aucklanders to directly influence the transport policies that affect their daily lives,” Transport and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Health NZ Makes Progress On Financial Recovery
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Health NZ and all of the health workforce are making encouraging progress and I will continue to support the hard work of the Commissioner, the Chief Executive and the effort going on to reset the agency, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. More >>
Wait Times For Veterans Improve
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
My number one goal when I took on this role was to reduce wait times for veterans, which is why Budget 2024 invested an extra $4 million dollars over four years directly into Veterans’ Affairs to speed up processing times of applications, Veterans Minister ... More >>
30 Per Cent Growth In International Visitor Spend
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
For the year ending September 2024, international visitors spent $11.7 billion in New Zealand, including $1.9 billion in the September 2024 quarter alone. This boost highlights the ongoing recovery of our tourism sector, Tourism and Hospitality Minister ... More >>
New Data Shows Fewer Victims Of Violent Crime
Monday, 2 December 2024, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 14,000 fewer victims of crime nationwide over the 12 months to August 2024, than there were over the 12 months to June 2024, says Hon Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice More >>
More Support To Help People On Benefit Into Work
Monday, 2 December 2024, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The changes we’re announcing will ensure those who can work receive the help they need, and we have 50,000 fewer people on Jobseeker Support by 2030, says Hon Louise Upston, Minister for Social Development and Employment. More >>
Hon Chris Bishop's Speech To Future Proofing New Zealand: The 2050 Infrastructure Forum
Monday, 2 December 2024, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The real problem is the underlying system settings that lead to poor planning, the selection of unrealistic and unaffordable projects, cost escalation, delays, poor asset management, and other issues. So, let’s work together on getting the fundamentals ... More >>
New Funding And Financing Framework Released
Monday, 2 December 2024, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Treasury’s new Framework has two objectives - to broaden the funding base for investments and utilise private capital (where efficient), and to apply commercial disciplines to the Crown’s approach to the provision of public capital. More >>
Government Open For Business On Market-led Infrastructure Proposals
Monday, 2 December 2024, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The new guidelines have been developed by the Treasury & focus on three core, related considerations: Public interest, Value for money, Exclusivity. They are part of the govt’s work programme to reform infrastructure funding and financing. More >>
Targets Data Positive But Action Needed On Welfare
Monday, 2 December 2024, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Government’s ambitious targets put Kiwis first by driving outcomes that make a difference in the delivery of healthcare, education and law and order,” Mr Luxon says. More >>
‘Twelve Days Of Giving’ To Encourage Generosity
Monday, 2 December 2024, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand is one of the most charitable countries in the world, with an estimated $3.8 billion worth of philanthropic giving each year. This campaign provides an opportunity to showcase the incredible ways Kiwis are making a difference through philanthropy. More >>
Open Work Rights Unlocked For Partners Of Skilled Migrants
Monday, 2 December 2024, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
“Starting today, the partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa holders in higher-skilled roles will be eligible for open work rights. To attract the best global talent to our country, we need to support their families so they can settle into NZ life,” ... More >>
NZ Welcomes Singapore Food Security Delegation
Monday, 2 December 2024, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
“The visit will strengthen our trade and investment ties and demonstrate how New Zealand’s world-leading agri-food ecosystem can support Singapore’s long-term food security. More >>
Increased Medicines Access Continues Following Budget Boost
Sunday, 1 December 2024, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
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, says Associate Minister of Health Hon David Seymour. More >>
New Infrastructure Agency Up And Running
Sunday, 1 December 2024, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The new agency will be known as National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited (NIFFCo), to reflect its important role in infrastructure funding and financing, a crucial element of addressing New Zealand’s longstanding infrastructure deficit. More >>
Mautohe Cathedral Cove Reopens To Walkers
Sunday, 1 December 2024, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Mautohe Cathedral Cove plays an important role in supporting the local economy and this reopening is an exciting step in the region’s tourism recovery following storms and COVID-19. Visitors to the area are predicted to bring an estimated $12 million ... More >>
Minister Congratulates WTO Director-General On A Second Term
Saturday, 30 November 2024, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay says he is confident that under her leadership WTO members will be well-placed to make progress on much-needed reform in areas like agricultural trade, in particular the harm that subsidies do to both climate change and world trade, ... More >>
Minister Reminds Public Health Officials Of Priorities
Friday, 29 November 2024, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
“I am pleased to hear that the National Director of the NPHS has now undertaken to review all potential public submissions from his agency, whether at a national, local or regional level.," Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti says. More >>
World Class Visitor Centre For Punakaiki
Friday, 29 November 2024, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
This state-of-the-art facility provides visitors to the West Coast with a high-quality experience and helps boost the region’s economy while protecting this special place, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says. More >>
Healthy Homes Initiative Improves Health Of More Than 200,000 People
Friday, 29 November 2024, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Healthy Homes Initiative, led by Health New Zealand, helps families living in cold, damp homes, providing support like education, beds and bedding, curtains, insulation and heating. More >>
