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New Zealand, Solomons Boost Partnership
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
“Solomon Islands is a very important Pacific partner for New Zealand, and we are pleased to be findings ways to do more together for mutual benefit,” Mr Peters says. More >>
Handover Of Airfield In Solomons
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Australia have highlighted their strong commitment to Solomon Islands aviation and economic development through the handover of the upgraded Seghe Airfield today. More >>
Government To Tackle Driver Licence Wait Times
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is rolling out changes to the driver licencing system to tackle the unacceptable wait times facing New Zealanders trying to sit their driver licence tests across the country, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Endeavour Fund Updated To Grow The Economy
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins today released the updated Endeavour Fund Investment Plan – the Government’s $55 million per annum fund for science and research. More >>
World Choir Games To Boost Auckland Economy
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Around 11,000 singers from 40 countries will be taking to the stage in Auckland next week for the 13th World Choir Games, generating important economic and cultural benefits for the supercity, says Economic Development Minister Melissa Lee. More >>
Government Taking Action To Support Media Sector
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking immediate action to support New Zealand’s media and content production sectors, while it develops a long-term reform programme, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
Government Q2 Action Plan Delivers For Kiwis
Monday, 1 July 2024, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
A successful second quarter Action Plan shows the coalition Government has continued to build on the momentum of its first 100 days, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>
Keeping Kiwis Safe Is Govt Priority In Q3 Plan
Monday, 1 July 2024, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government's latest Action Plan will have a strong focus on making Kiwis safer and restoring law and order, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. More >>
Protecting Homeowners’ Rights In Natural Disasters
Monday, 1 July 2024, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government is committed to ensuring Kiwis continue to get reliable insurance cover and claims paid efficiently, so they can recover and move on with their lives in natural disasters,” says David Seymour. More >>
Regional Infrastructure Fund Opens To Applications
Monday, 1 July 2024, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
Councils, iwi, businesses and community organisations with infrastructure projects that support regional priorities are invited to apply for funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, which opened today. More >>
Defence Partnership With Tonga Celebrated
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Judith Collins will visit the Kingdom of Tonga to take part in the opening of a New Zealand-funded His Majesty’s Armed Forces Leadership Centre and to meet with counterparts. More >>
End Of Fuel Tax As Cost Of Living Changes Kick In
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
From tomorrow, the cost of living will be eased for many New Zealanders as July 1 changes kick in, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. More >>
Budgeting Pressure Relief For Renters
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Restoring the brightline test to two years will help increase the supply of residential property putting downward pressure on rent, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
Wairarapa Lakes Return To iwi Ownership
Saturday, 29 June 2024, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Today the Crown joined Rangitāne and Ngāti Kahungunu at Papawai Marae to mark the return of Wairarapa Moana to iwi, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith and Māori Crown Relations Minister Tama Potaka says. More >>
Government Passes Clean Car Importer Standard Bill
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Standard) Act will enable changes to the emissions targets more easily with a review of the Clean Vehicle Standard currently underway, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Board Reappointments
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced that four members have been reappointed to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand [FENZ] board. More >>
Submissions Open On The Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme Agricultural Obligations) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 5:44 pm | Primary Production Committee
The chairperson of the Primary Production Committee is calling for submissions on the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme Agricultural Obligations) Amendment Bill. The bill would amend the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to remove agriculture ... More >>
First Reading Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has taken further steps to providing better regulation for medicines, medical devices, and natural health products with the first reading of a bill to repeal the Therapeutic Products Act 2023. More >>
$343.5 Million Allocated By Te Puna Tahua Lottery Grants Board
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
“The distribution of lottery profits can have a significant and enduring impact on the lives of New Zealanders across a wide range of communities. Being able to ensure lottery funding makes a positive contribution toward current and future generations ... More >>
Emergency Support For East Coast Flooding
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence payments are now available for people affected by the severe weather in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti to help cover some emergency costs, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston has announced. More >>
