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Security Advice For Start-Ups Welcomed
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
“We are a nation well-known for our ingenuity, and our willingness to openly collaborate in the spirit of enterprise and getting things done,” Ms Collins says. More >>
Funding Support To Strengthen Frontline Volunteer Service Organisations
Monday, 28 October 2024, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
“In Budget 2024, our Government reduced the wasteful spending and reprioritised funding towards critical frontline services to ensure they are better equipped, prepared and ready to respond to emergencies at short notice,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Resources Minister Jones Heads To International Mining Conference
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Jones says momentum is building but to unlock NZ's natural resource opportunities, the govt needs to rebuild international investor confidence in our mining sector, which means we need to be proactive and visible on the international stage. More >>
NZ Investing In Pacific Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is joining with other countries in helping to progress the Pacific Resilience Facility, which will encourage public and private sector investment in preparedness for natural disasters and resilience to the effects of climate change. More >>
Police To Increase Presence On Auckland Public Transport
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Onehunga attack has shaken Aucklanders, and particularly public transport users. The Government utterly condemns this senseless and horrific loss of life, and is taking action to make public transport safer for workers and passengers alike. More >>
China And New Zealand Strengthen Organic Trade
Friday, 25 October 2024, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The upgraded MRA was signed in Central Otago today by Andrew Hoggard and Mr Luo Wen, China’s Minister for State Administration for Market Regulation. More >>
Government Funds Helicopter Replacements
Friday, 25 October 2024, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
“The replacement helicopters, which will be both new and second-hand, will be bought or leased and deployed to parts of the country where they are most needed." More >>
Judicial Appointments Announced
Friday, 25 October 2024, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced two Court of Appeal and two High Court appointments. More >>
Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Becomes New Zealand’s 11th Great Walk
Friday, 25 October 2024, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
“The 60km upgraded track provides the opportunity to do one of New Zealand’s world-class multi-day walks, and will bring conservation, recreation, and economic benefits to the region,” Mr Potaka says. More >>
New Chief Criminal Cases Review Commissioner
Friday, 25 October 2024, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
The Honourable Denis Clifford has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Changes To Improve Building Fire Safety
Friday, 25 October 2024, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government is now prioritising a full review of the fire safety provisions in the Building Code to improve the fire safety of all buildings. This is the first full review in more than a decade." More >>
Germany And New Zealand Partner To Support Agriculture And Tackle Global Emissions
Friday, 25 October 2024, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
“The partnership, called the Alliance for the Climate – Dialogue on Climate and Agriculture between New Zealand and Germany (Agri-DENZ project), will strengthen cooperation to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture without reducing ... More >>
New Members Appointed To The Waitangi Tribunal
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
These appointments will ensure the tribunal continues to provide a forum to hear and report Māori Treaty claims in a timely manner. They will ultimately support the progress of the Treaty-based Crown-Māori relationship. More >>
Bill To Tighten Reporting Requirements For Child Sex Offenders
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill improves the effectiveness of the Child Sex Offender Register and will help registry staff assess and manage the risks presented by child sex offenders living in the community. More >>
New Appointments To The Local Government Commission
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Current Chair Brendan Duffy ONZM has been reappointed as Chair for a one-year term ending 23 October 2025, while Gwen Bull CNZM will be joining the Commission as a temporary member to cover the representation review period. More >>
New Electoral Commission Chair Appointed
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
“Justice Moore brings with him a high level of legal acumen and decision-making ability, strategic planning skills and unquestionable personal integrity and independence. More >>
Education Minister Attending Conference In Australia
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Stanford will speak to ‘Can Education in Australia be reformed?’ where she will share her plan to deliver a world-leading education system. More >>
Launching VisAble To Enable Safer Lives
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, Karen Chhour, and Disabilities Issues Minister, Louise Upston, hosted the launch in Parliament today. More >>
30,000 Households Get FamilyBoost Payments
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Around 100,000 households a year are estimated to be eligible for FamilyBoost, which is a payment to parents and caregivers of 25 per cent of their early childhood education costs – up to $150 a fortnight. More >>
$100m NZ-Brazil Trade Boost Through 13 Key Partnerships
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
These MOU’s will continue to increase market access to Latin America and deepen our people-to-people connections, while also contributing to Brazil’s economic growth. This is a win-win for both countries. More >>
