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Consultation Is Open On Gambling Harm Strategy
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government
I want to particularly acknowledge those who have lived experience of gambling harm, as your perspectives will give a strong understanding of what works and what doesn’t at the community level. More >>
Record Investment To Get Transport Back On Track
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:10 am | New Zealand Government
Our Government is committed to making sure that every dollar is spent wisely on the projects and services needed to grow our economy and enable Kiwis to get to where they want to go, quickly and safely. More >>
Prioritising Growth And Reduced Travel Times In Canterbury
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government
The NLTP will deliver a significant pipeline of transport infrastructure for Canterbury to reduce congestion and enable Cantabrians to get to where they want to go, quickly and safely. More >>
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 >>
Business Confidence Rises Under New Economic Management
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s ANZ Business Outlook shows businesses are feeling a whole lot better about the future, Minister of Finance Nicola Willis says. More >>
Victims To Benefit From Remote Participation Bill
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Court participants, particularly victims, will benefit from the passing of a bill today that will enable greater use of audio and audiovisual technology in court proceedings, Courts Minister Nicole McKee says. More >>
