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Getting Transport Back On Track In Auckland

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government

The National Land Transport Programme will deliver a significant pipeline of transport infrastructure for Auckland to reduce congestion and enable Aucklanders to get to where they want to go, quickly and safely. More >>

‘Open Banking’ And ‘Open Electricity’ A Step Closer

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:06 am | New Zealand Government

As part of the Government’s ambitious agenda to drive better competition, we are supporting the roll out of open banking and open electricity which will better level the playing field between established companies and start-ups. More >>

Speech To Building Nations 2024 – Modernising New Zealand’s PPP Model

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:03 am | New Zealand Government

By reforming the planning system to make it predictable and simple, and refreshing our infrastructure system and delivery culture, we can make New Zealand attractive for the private sector to invest in public infrastructure again. More >>

New Zealand, China Hold High-Level Climate Change Talks

Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment, Huang Runqiu is departing New Zealand today after the Fifth Ministerial Climate Change Dialogue between New Zealand and China, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. More >>

Reo Māori The ‘Beating Heart’ Of Aotearoa New Zealand

Saturday, 14 September 2024, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

The language is pumping with life and the many new terms also enable Māori speakers to express the everchanging world around them and continue to use Māori as a normal means of communication. More >>

Mental Health Service To Support Over 130 Schools

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says the rollout of mental health support to primary and intermediate school pupils in Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti regions will continue. More >>

Mineral Stocktake Shows Opportunities For Growth

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:48 pm | New Zealand Government

A new report on New Zealand’s mineral endowment identifies prospects for development, enabling a strategic and considered approach to growing the country’s resources sector, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. More >>

Revenue Action Plan To Support Delivering Infrastructure Sooner

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:48 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has announced a Revenue Action Plan to enable a clear infrastructure pipeline that delivers the critical transport infrastructure our country needs sooner, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>

Two New Experts Appointed To FSANZ Board

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is pleased to announce New Zealand’s latest representatives on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board. More >>

New Board Appointments For RNZ & TVNZ

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith is announcing new appointments to the RNZ and TVNZ Boards. More >>

Sport & Rec Minister To Attend Paralympics

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Sport & Recreation Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Paris to support the New Zealand Paralympic Team during the 2024 Paralympic Games – the first time a New Zealand Sport & Recreation Minister has ever attended a Paralympics. More >>

Government To Update Parking Penalties

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:35 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government will be cracking down on people who misuse car parks for disabled people, ensuring towage fees do not leave tow-truck operators out of pocket, and adjusting parking fines for inflation, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston and ... More >>

110km/h Speed Limit Proposed From Orewa To Warkworth

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Simeon BrownMinister of Transport31 August 2024Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between... More >>

Refreshed Health Research To Drive Better Outcomes

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says updated guidance provided to the Health Research Council (HRC) means future projects will have an increased focus on Government priorities and improved health for New Zealanders when being considered for funding. More >>

Minister Appoints New Chair And Members To Water Services Authority

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Local Government Simeon Brown has announced new appointments to the Board of the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai (the Authority), including a new chair, and has reappointed two members of the Authority’s Māori Advisory Group ... More >>

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