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Government Commences Firearms Registry Review

Saturday, 1 June 2024, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is delivering on a commitment made in the National-ACT coalition agreement by commencing a review of the Firearms Registry. More >>

People To Keep More Of Their Own Money From 31 July

Friday, 31 May 2024, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Average-income households will be up to $102 a fortnight better off from 31 July following passage of The Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill in Parliament today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>

NZ Celebrates 12 Months Free Trade With The UK

Friday, 31 May 2024, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is encouraging businesses to take advantage of the reduced tariff rates under our free trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK). More >>

More Than 240,000 Hits On Tax Calculator

Friday, 31 May 2024, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Within 18 hours of the Budget being released, there have been 240,821 visits to our tax calculator website which outlines exactly how much tax relief lower and middle income New Zealanders will receive, says Finance Minister Nicola Willis. More >>

Government To Repeal Costly Log Trade Legislation

Friday, 31 May 2024, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government will repeal legislation this weekend requiring the compulsory registration of log traders and forestry advisers, Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced. More >>

New Direction For Health New Zealand

Friday, 31 May 2024, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government

Professor Lester Levy has been appointed as a member and Chair of the Board of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ), Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today. “Professor Levy has extensive experience working in the health system and will ... More >>

Government Welcomes Smelter Agreement

Friday, 31 May 2024, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government

The signing of individual 20-year bilateral long-term contracts between the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), Meridian Energy, Contact Energy, & Mercury NZ will provide certainty for the electricity market and will be a welcome relief for the Southland ... More >>

Foreign Minister To Visit South East Asia

Friday, 31 May 2024, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government

“South East Asia is critical to maintaining and building New Zealand’s security and prosperity,” Mr Peters says. More >>

Have Your Say On The Resource Management (Fresh water And Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 4:26 pm | Primary Production Committee

The Primary Production Committee is calling for submissions on the Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. The bill would amend rules around resource consenting, the implementation of significant natural areas (SNAs) and setting More >>

Hon Karen Chhour: Speech To National Family Violence Conference 2024

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government

We all share a common cause – breaking the cycle of violence in Aotearoa - and ensuring our children can grow up in a country that allows them to be safe and thrive. More >>

Rewarding Hard Work In Tertiary Education And Training

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2024 sets the path for a sustainable tertiary education sector that supports and incentivises hard working learners, businesses, and tertiary education providers, Tertiary Education Minister, Penny Simmonds says. More >>

Budget Supports Practical Climate Action

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Responsible and effective climate related initiatives that support New Zealand to reduce emissions, and adapt to the future effects of climate change are a priority, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. More >>

Investing In Transport For Growth

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2024 confirms a $2.68 billion investment in roads, rail, and public transport to unlock economic growth and enable Kiwis and freight to get to where they want to go quickly and safely, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>

More Than $1 Billion For Cyclone Relief, Resilience And Emergency Preparedness

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2024 confirms $939 million in additional funding for the NZ Transport Agency and local councils to continue their response and recovery works. This investment will fund the recovery of the State Highway network and continue to support local ... More >>

SPEECH: Nicola Willis - Budget 2024

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Nicola Willis Minister of Finance Mr Speaker, I move that the Appropriation (2024/25 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time. Tēnā koutou katoa. E mihi ana ki a Ahumairangi, ki a Tangi-te-keo, ki te Whanganui-a-Tara. Tāne whakapiripiri ... More >>

Waste Levy Changes To Improve Environment

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Revenue from the Waste Disposal Levy will be spent on a wider range of projects supporting the environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation in addition to minimising waste, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says. More >>

Fixing New Zealand’s Infrastructure Deficit

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Budget 2024 lays the foundations for a better performing infrastructure system, with investments to ensure Kiwis spend less time waiting in traffic, that improve our climate resilience, and in modern classrooms that support our kids to achieve at ... More >>

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