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Progressing Remote Building Inspections

Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government

“A key obstacle for improving productivity is the building consent system, which can be complex, unpredictable and costly. In most instances obtaining a Code Compliance Certificate relies on a council officer physically inspecting building work on-site ... More >>

PPTA Accepts Charter Schools

Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government

“The PPTA has had a come to Jesus moment on charter schools. This is a major departure from the union’s previous position and shows they’re finally accepting the reality of charter schools,” says Mr Seymour. More >>

New TAIC Chief Commissioner Appointed

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government

David Clarke is a barrister specialising in corporate and commercial law and he has over 20 years experience in governance roles in commercial, public and charitable sectors. He also is a current TAIC Commissioner. More >>

Government Secures Market Access For Blueberries To Korea

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Increased market access is a key part of the Government’s strategy to increase trade value for New Zealand’s safe and high-quality produce. This will contribute towards our ambitious goal of doubling exports by value within ten years. More >>

South Pacific Defence Ministers Meet In Auckland

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government

“Collaboration through SPDMM continues to be an important component of New Zealand’s defence relationships with our closest neighbours”, Ms Collins says. More >>

Minor Variations No Longer Major Problem

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has made changes to regulations under the Building Act to clarify the definition of a ‘minor variation’ and introduce definitions for ‘minor customisation’ in a move that will provide greater flexibility for key players ... More >>

Children’s Unit Opens At Rotorua Hospital

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government

The $6 million redevelopment of our women, child, and family facilities reinforces the Government’s commitment to ensure the health system meets the needs of our local communities and improves health outcomes for all New Zealanders. More >>

New Diplomatic Appointments

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government

“We are pleased to announce the appointment of seven senior diplomats to these overseas missions,” Mr Peters says. More >>

New Fund To Clean Up Old Landfill And Dump Sites

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government

The new fund replaces the previous Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund and covers a wider range of remediation projects, like the one underway at Nelson’s Tāhunanui Beach. More >>

Increased Medicines Access Welcomed Following Budget Boost

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government

“When our Government assumed office, New Zealanders were facing an uncertain future for medicine access. Pharmac had a $1.7 billion funding hole and had no new money to increase access for medicines,” says Mr Seymour. More >>

SuperGold Information Hub Live

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government

The SuperGold Hub is an online portal offering up-to-date information on all of the offers available to SuperGold cardholders. More >>

Keytruda, CGMs, And FamilyBoost Welcomed

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 8:12 am | New Zealand Government

Keytruda is the first drug to be funded and made available from the $604 million boost we made to Pharmac in June. It will be life-changing for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer, head and neck cancer, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer ... More >>

Foreign Minister Completes Successful Week Of International Engagements

Monday, 30 September 2024, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government

The UN Security Council remains at the centre of the international peace & security system. Our bid for a seat on the Security Council for the 2039-40 term is both important & necessary. As a small Pacific state & country, we look forward to again bringing ... More >>

Final 2024 Action Plan Focused On Infrastructure

Monday, 30 September 2024, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Our final action plan for 2024 will build on the previous action plans and continue to deliver on the Government’s core priorities of rebuilding the economy, restoring law and order, and delivering better public services. More >>

Four New Laws To Tackle Crime Passed In Q3

Monday, 30 September 2024, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Our Government is getting New Zealand back on track, with clear plans to deliver on the core priorities that Kiwis elected us on – rebuilding the economy, restoring law and order, and delivering better public services. More >>

Government Partnership Boosting Vineyard Productivity

Monday, 30 September 2024, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government

The Next Generation Viticulture programme will transform traditional vineyard systems, increasing profitability by $22,060 per hectare by 2045 without compromising wine quality. More >>

Strong Support For NZ Minerals Strategy

Monday, 30 September 2024, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government

A summary of the 102 submissions on the draft strategy has been published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. It shows 96 per cent of submitters are broadly supportive of developing a plan to manage the future of mining in New ... More >>