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David Seymour - Unions Should Put Learning Ahead Of Ideology
Friday, 17 May 2024, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
“Schools are required to either be open for instruction or make up any half days later in the year, but with teachers heading to meetings we have already heard reports of students playing football all afternoon or having two hours of PE." More >>
Craig Stobo Appointed As Chair Of FMA
Friday, 17 May 2024, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Stobo takes over from Mark Todd, whose term expired at the end of April. Mr Stobo’s appointment is for a five-year term. More >>
Budget 2024 Invests In Lifeguards And Coastguard
Friday, 17 May 2024, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Surf Life Saving New Zealand and Coastguard New Zealand will continue to be able to keep people safe in, on, and around the water following a funding boost of $63.644 million over four years, Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Transport ... More >>
New Zealand And Tuvalu Reaffirm Close Relationship
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand is committed to working with Tuvalu on a shared vision of resilience, prosperity and security, in close concert with Australia,” says Mr Peters, who last visited Tuvalu in 2019. More >>
New Zealand Calls For Calm, Constructive Dialogue In New Caledonia
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is gravely concerned about the situation in New Caledonia, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “The escalating situation and violent protests in Nouméa are of serious concern across the Pacific Islands region,” Mr Peters says. More >>
New Zealand Welcomes Samoa Head Of State
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met today with Samoa’s O le Ao o le Malo, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, who is making a State Visit to New Zealand. More >>
Further Sanctions Against Russia
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced further sanctions on 28 individuals and 14 entities providing military and strategic support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. More >>
One Year On From Loafers Lodge
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 6:08 am | New Zealand Government
A year on from the tragedy at Loafers Lodge, the Government is working hard to improve building fire safety, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. More >>
Christopher Luxon - Pre-Budget Speech To Auckland Business Chamber
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
An increasingly diverse New Zealand full of both the challenges and opportunities that come from a more multi-cultural society. More >>
New Zealand And Vanuatu To Deepen Collaboration
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Vanuatu will enhance collaboration on issues of mutual interest, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Penk Travels To Peru For Trade Meetings
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Land Information, Chris Penk will travel to Peru this week to represent New Zealand at a meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific region. He is travelling on behalf of Trade Minister Todd McClay. The annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ... More >>
Minister Attends Global Education Conferences
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education Erica Stanford will head to the United Kingdom this week to participate in the 22nd Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (CCEM) and the 2024 Education World Forum (EWF). More >>
Joint Statement Of Christopher Luxon And Emmanuel Macron: Launch Of The Christchurch Call Foundation
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and President Emmanuel Macron of France today announced a new non-governmental organisation, the Christchurch Call Foundation, to coordinate the Christchurch Call’s work to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist ... More >>
Panel Announced For Review Into Disability Services
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The review was announced by Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston a fortnight ago to examine what could be done to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the support services funded by the Ministry. More >>
Minister Welcomes Police Gang Unit
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s announcement by Police Commissioner Andrew Coster of a National Gang Unit and district Gang Disruption Units will help deliver on the coalition Government’s pledge to restore law and order and crack down on criminal gangs, Police Minister ... More >>
New Zealand Rejects North Korea’s Aggressive Rhetoric
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
“North Korea would better serve its people by meaningfully re-engaging with the international community through diplomacy rather than threats”, says Mr Peters. More >>
New Chief Of Defence Force Appointed
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is the new Chief of Defence Force, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Charter Schools To Lift Educational Outcomes
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
The upcoming Budget will include funding for up to 50 charter schools to help lift declining educational performance, Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced today. More >>
Defence Minister To Meet Counterparts In UK, Italy
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Ms Collins will be one of a number of descendants of servicemen who fought at Cassino attending the commemorations and will proudly wear the medals of her late father, Percy Collins. More >>
Government Puts Children First By Repealing 7AA
Monday, 13 May 2024, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill’s introduction reaffirms the Coalition Government’s commitment to the safety of children in care, says Minister for Children, Karen Chhour. “While section 7AA was introduced with good intentions, it creates a conflict for Oranga Tamariki ... More >>
