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Red Tape Cut For Marine Farm Consents
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The aquaculture industry, exports and the economy, will benefit from the passing of a bill today that will extend existing coastal permits for marine farms by 20 years, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Local Water Done Well Bill Passes
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament’s passing of legislation setting out the Government’s Local Water Done Well preliminary arrangements for new water services has been welcomed by Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. More >>
Speech To The Aviation Industry Association Conference
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Aviation is continuously evolving, and the Government is committed to working in partnership with your sector to ensure that we are prepared for the future. More >>
National Infrastructure Pipeline Worth $147.6 Billion
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
The latest snapshot report from New Zealand Infrastructure Commission shows that the value of infrastructure projects in the National Infrastructure Pipeline totalled $147.6 billion in June, an increase of more than 20% since March, Infrastructure ... More >>
A ‘Beneficiaries-First’ Approach To Employment
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 7:54 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston has today outlined the Government’s employment investment framework, which will guide how the $1.1 billion available for MSD’s employment support schemes is spent. More >>
Phase 2 Of The Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into COVID-19 Lessons
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 7:28 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says the Government has finalised the detailed terms of reference for Phase 2 of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons. More >>
Next Steps On Electrifying New Zealand
Monday, 26 August 2024, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Electrifying New Zealand’s economy is a key part of the Government’s plan to grow our economy and reduce emissions to achieve Net Zero 2050. The government’s Electrify NZ plan means taking advantage of New Zealand’s abundant renewable energy ... More >>
Urgent Action Taken To Bolster Energy Security
Monday, 26 August 2024, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministers will report back to Cabinet in October with options for mitigating sovereign risk in an LNG facility and domestic gas production. More >>
Prime Minister To Visit Malaysia And Korea
Monday, 26 August 2024, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Along with the business delegation, the Prime Minister will be accompanied by Nicola Grigg, the Minister of State for Trade, and Melissa Lee, the Minister for Economic Development. More >>
New Weather Radar For Tonga A Lifesaver
Monday, 26 August 2024, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand funded the NZ$4 million radar pilot project in partnership with the Tonga Meteorological Service and New Zealand MetService. More >>
Huge Interest In One-stop Shop Fast-track Bill
Sunday, 25 August 2024, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is cutting through the jumble of consenting processes so we can deliver new infrastructure up and down the country, grow our economy, and provide much needed new jobs for the regions. More >>
New Zealand Heads To Tonga To Talk Pacific Issues
Friday, 23 August 2024, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Week brings together leaders from 18 Pacific countries, including New Zealand. More >>
Technology To Enable More Court Remote Participation
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 8:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The amendments will mean more options for attending court for victims, and other participants such as lawyers, Corrections, and probation staff. More >>
Government Supports Police To Search For Illegally Held Guns
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill amends the Arms Act 1983, Search and Surveillance Act 2012, and Sentencing Act 2002 to reform the Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) regime. More >>
Speech To The Local Government New Zealand Conference
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s my pleasure to speak to you today about Resource Management Act reform, which intersects nicely with my other important portfolios of Infrastructure and Housing. Reform of the RMA is fundamental to the coalition Government’s ambitions for a ... More >>
New Chair Appointed To Māori Heritage Council
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Edward Ellison ONZM has been appointed chair of the Māori Heritage Council and deputy chair of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board, Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
RMA Reform Phase Two Priorities And Plan
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will progress a second Resource Management Act Amendment Bill and a suite of changes to national direction to drive economic growth and productivity, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
Govt Funding Boosts Immunisation In High Needs Communities
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
“Immunisation is one of the most important ways to protect New Zealanders against diseases such as influenza, whooping cough and measles,” says Dr Reti. More >>
New Dance Competition Set To Bring Economic Benefits
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Melissa Lee is looking forward to seeing the economic boost from a new international street dance competition, the World Dance Crew Championship, taking place in Auckland next year. More >>
Giving Our Children A Greater Voice
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has finalised a framework that will strengthen the oversight of the Oranga Tamariki system by ensuring the independence of the children’s monitor and creating a stand-alone Children’s Commissioner. More >>
