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New Support For Agricultural Emissions Reduction

Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government and the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) are together committing an additional $8 million towards AgriZeroNZ to boost New Zealand’s efforts to reduce agricultural emissions. More >>

Transformative Investment In Cancer Treatments And More New Medicines

Monday, 24 June 2024, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government

“Of the 13 cancer treatments listed in 2023, up to seven will be included in the package announced today, and the others will be replaced by alternatives just as good or better. More >>

More Support For Drought-Affected Communities

Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government

The collation Government is providing more financial support to drought-stricken farmers and growers in many parts of the country to help with essential living costs. More >>

Job Seekers To Report On Progress After Six Months From Today

Monday, 24 June 2024, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government

A new requirement for people on Jobseeker Support benefits to meet with MSD after six months to assess how their job search is going gets underway today. More >>

New Cops Means More Police On The Beat

Sunday, 23 June 2024, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government

The decision to deploy more Police on the beat in Auckland CBD has been welcomed by Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello. More >>

Government Takes Action To Address Youth Crime

Sunday, 23 June 2024, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government

The establishment of a Young Serious Offender declaration delivers on a coalition Government commitment and supports the Government’s target to reduce serious repeat youth offending by 15 per cent. More >>

KiwiRail Board To Be Refreshed

Sunday, 23 June 2024, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government

KiwiRail Board Chair David McLean has advised his intention to retire from the KiwiRail Board and his early retirement has been accepted by Shareholding Ministers, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>

Reserve Bank Chair Reappointed

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Professor Neil Quigley has been reappointed as Chair of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board for a further term of two years, until 30 June 2026. More >>

School Attendance Increases

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government

School attendance data released today shows an increase in the number of students regularly attending school to 61.7 per cent in term one. This compares to 59.5 per cent in term one last year and 53.6 per cent in term four. More >>

Record Investment In Public Transport Services

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government

This is a record investment in public transport services and operations to deliver reliable services to commuters across the country. More >>

GDP Data Shows The Need To Strengthen And Grow Economy

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government

Data released today by Stats NZ shows GDP has risen 0.2 per cent for the quarter to March. More >>

Women Continue To Make Up Over 50 Per Cent On Public Sector Boards

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Louise Upston Acting Minister for Women Women’s representation on public sector boards and committees has reached 50 per cent or above for the fourth consecutive year, with women holding 53.9 per cent of public sector board roles, Acting Minister ... More >>

Government Supporting Māori Business Success

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government

The Coalition Government is supporting Māori to boost development and the Māori economy through investment in projects that benefit the regions, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. More >>

Prime Minister Wraps Up Visit To Japan

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 7:38 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has just finished a successful three-day visit to Japan, where he strengthened political relationships and boosted business links. More >>

Better Solutions For Earthquake-prone Buildings

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 7:27 am | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced that the review into better managing the risks of earthquake-prone buildings has commenced. More >>

Major Business Deals Signed On PM’s Japan Trip

Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Significant business deals have been closed during the visit of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Japan this week, including in the areas of space, renewable energy and investment. More >>

National Infrastructure Pipeline Worth Over $120 Billion

Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Chris Bishop Minister for Infrastructure The National Infrastructure Pipeline, which provides a national view of current or planned infrastructure projects, from roads, to water infrastructure, to schools, and more, has climbed above $120 billion, ... More >>

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