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District Court Judges Appointed
Friday, 12 July 2024, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The appointees will take up their roles in July and August at the Manukau, Rotorua and Invercargill courts. More >>
Urgent Review Into Wairoa Flood Response Begins
Friday, 12 July 2024, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister, Penny Simmonds today announced the terms of reference for a rapid review into the Wairoa flood response. More >>
NZDF’s Red Sea Deployment Extended
Friday, 12 July 2024, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has extended its contribution to the US-led coalition working to uphold maritime security in the Red Sea, Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Government Provides Support To Tackle Tax Debt And Compliance
Friday, 12 July 2024, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
New compliance funding in Budget 2024 will ensure Inland Revenue is better equipped to catch individuals who are evading their tax obligations, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
Taking Action To Reduce Road Cones
Friday, 12 July 2024, 8:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is taking action to reduce expenditure on road cones and temporary traffic management (TTM) while maintaining the safety of workers and road users, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Prime Minister Leads Indo-Pacific Four At NATO
Friday, 12 July 2024, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today chaired a meeting of the Indo-Pacific Four (IP4) countries – Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea and New Zealand. The IP4 met in the context of NATO’s Summit in Washington DC hosted by President Biden. More >>
Foreign Minister To Visit Korea And Japan
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister will depart New Zealand on Sunday 14 July, returning on Saturday 20 July. More >>
Government Creates MAG For Retail Crime Victims
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“The new Ministerial Advisory Group will engage directly with victims, workers, business owners, retail experts and advocacy groups over the next two years to provide the Government specific proposals to address urgent challenges in retail crime.” More >>
Huge Opportunity For Educators And Students As Charter School Applications Open
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“There has already been significant interest from groups and individuals interested in opening new charter schools or converting existing state schools to charter schools,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
Decreasing Gas Reserves Data Highlights Need To Reverse Oil And Gas Exploration Ban
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is committed to ensuring New Zealand’s energy security. We are working at pace to reverse the policies that have got us into this position and to restore investment confidence to the energy sector. More >>
Providers Of Military Assistance To Russia Targeted In New Sanctions
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced further sanctions as part of the Government’s ongoing response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. More >>
OECD Report Shows New Zealand Is A Red Tape State
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Regulation David Seymour says that the OECD Product Market Regulation Indicators (PMRI) released this morning shows why New Zealanders sorely need regulatory reform. More >>
National Bowel Screening Programme Reaches 2 Million Life-saving Screening Kits
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Bowel Screening Programme is evidence that screening really works. However, screening is only one part of improving outcomes for New Zealanders with cancer: Dr Shane Reti More >>
Granny Flats Popular With All Ages
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
More than 1,300 people have submitted on the recent proposal to make it easier to build granny flats, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk say. More >>
$25 Million Boost For Conservation
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will get to enjoy more of our country’s natural beauty including at Cathedral Cove – Mautohe thanks to a $25 million boost for conservation, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced today. More >>
Government Unveils Five-Point Climate Strategy
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is proud to announce the launch of its Climate Strategy, a comprehensive and ambitious plan aimed at reducing the impacts of climate change and preparing for its future effects, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
New Zealand Increases Support For Ukraine
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 8:11 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced a further $16 million of support for Ukraine, as it defends itself against Russia’s illegal invasion. More >>
Country Kindy To Remain Open
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is currently undergoing a sector review for the Early Childhood Education sector, to address major issues with affordability and availability of early childhood education, and the complexity of its regulation. More >>
Government Lifts Indonesian Trade Cooperation
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
“The documents signed today demonstrate the Government’s commitment to strengthening trade relationships, doubling the value of our exports to support New Zealand’s economic growth, and boosting grower returns.” More >>
Carbon Capture Framework To Reduce Emissions
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
A Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) framework has been released by the Coalition Government for consultation, providing an opportunity for industry to reduce net CO2 emissions from gas use and production, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
