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Prime Minister’s Science Prizes Announced
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins presented the awards in Wellington tonight and commended the recipients for the impact of their work. More >>
The Foreign Minister's Speech To The NZ Institute Of International Affairs – Annual Lecture: Challenges & Opportunities
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Government
We are steadfast in our belief that New Zealand’s voice matters, that within the community of nations we stand as equals, and that more than ever, diplomacy matters. More >>
Minister Acknowledges Passing Of Sir Robert Martin (KNZM)
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Louise Upston Minister for Disability Issues New Zealand lost a true legend when internationally renowned disability advocate Sir Robert Martin (KNZM) passed away at his home in Whanganui last night, Disabilities Issues Minister Louise Upston ... More >>
Accelerating Airport Security Lines
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
From today, passengers travelling internationally from Auckland Airport will be able to keep laptops and liquids in their carry-on bags for security screening thanks to new technology, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Minister To Attend Police Ministers Council Meeting
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Mark Mitchell will travel to Canberra tomorrow to represent the Government at the Police Ministers Council (PMC) meeting on Friday. More >>
Kiwi Exporters Win As NZ-EU FTA Enters Into Force
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Kiwi exporters are $100 million better off today with the NZ EU FTA entering into force says Trade Minister Todd McClay. More >>
Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The return of the historic Ō-Rākau battle site to the descendants of those who fought there moved one step closer today with the first reading of Te Pire mō Ō-Rākau, Te Pae o Maumahara / The Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill. More >>
Government To Boost Public EV Charging Network
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Simeon Brown has announced 25 new high-speed EV charging hubs along key routes between major urban centres and outlined the Government’s plan to supercharge New Zealand’s EV infrastructure. The hubs will each have several chargers. More >>
Residential Property Managers Bill To Not Progress
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government will not proceed with the previous Government’s plans to regulate residential property managers, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
Independent Review Into Disability Support Services
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says the review will look at what can be done to strengthen the long-term sustainability of Disability Support Services to provide disabled people and carers with certainty around what they can access. More >>
Justice Minister Updates UN On Law & Order Plan
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 6:37 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has attended the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva and outlined the Government’s plan to restore law and order. More >>
Trade Minister Travels To Riyadh, OECD, And Dubai
Monday, 29 April 2024, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay heads overseas today for high-level trade talks in the Gulf region, and a key OECD meeting in Paris. Mr McClay will travel to Riyadh to meet with counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). More >>
NZTA App First Step Towards Digital Driver Licence
Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The new NZ Transport Agency App is a secure ‘one stop shop’ to provide the services drivers need, Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins say. The app will also pave the way for the Government to deliver ... More >>
Education Priorities Focused On Lifting Achievement
Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Erica Stanford has outlined six education priorities to deliver a world-leading education system that sets Kiwi kids up for future success. “I’m putting ambition, achievement and outcomes at the heart of our education system," ... More >>
Winston Peters - Tribute To Dave O'Sullivan
Monday, 29 April 2024, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters has paid tribute to an icon of the industry with the recent passing of Dave O’Sullivan (OBE). “Our sympathies are with the O’Sullivan family with the sad news of Dave O’Sullivan’s recent passing,” Mr Peters says. ... More >>
Supporting Whānau Out Of Emergency Housing
Monday, 29 April 2024, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Whānau with tamariki growing up in emergency housing motels will be prioritised for social housing starting this week, says Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. More >>
Government Saves Access To Medicines
Monday, 29 April 2024, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister David Seymour has announced Pharmac’s largest ever budget of $6.294 billion over four years, fixing a $1.774 billion fiscal cliff. More >>
Pharmac Chair Appointed
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett has been appointed as member and chair of the Pharmac board, Associate Health Minister David Seymour announced today. More >>
Taking Action On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hundreds of New Zealand families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will benefit from a new Government focus on prevention and treatment, says Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. More >>
Diplomacy Needed More Than Ever
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 6:21 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ engagements in Türkiye this week underlined the importance of diplomacy to meet growing global challenges. More >>
