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First New Zealand C-130J Hercules Takes Flight

Friday, 5 April 2024, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government

“These successful flights are a significant milestone for the New Zealand Defence Force, bringing this once-in-a-generation renewal of a critical airlift capability a step closer,” Ms Collins says. More >>

Government To Rephase NCEA Change Programme

Friday, 5 April 2024, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

The coalition Government is making significant changes to the NCEA Change Programme, delaying the implementation by two years, Minister of Education Erica Stanford announced today. More >>

Education Should Be Prioritised Ahead Of Protesting

Friday, 5 April 2024, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Students should be in school and learning instead of protesting during school hours, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. More >>

New Ngāpuhi Investment Fund Chair Appointed

Friday, 5 April 2024, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Ben Dalton has been appointed the new board Chair of Tupu Tonu, the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund, says Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Finance Minister Shane Jones. More >>

Delivering On Local Water Done Well

Friday, 5 April 2024, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

Cabinet has agreed to a streamlined decision-making process for the establishment of council-controlled organisations (CCOs) for water services as part of Local Water Done Well. More >>

Foreign Minister Winston Peters To Visit New York, Washington D.C.

Friday, 5 April 2024, 5:58 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters will engage with high-level United States Government and United Nations officials in the United States next week with focus on major global and regional security challenges. More >>

Security Cooperation In Challenging World

Friday, 5 April 2024, 5:32 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand Foreign Minister emphasises the Coalition Government's commitment to work together with NATO partners to contribute to collective stability and security. More >>

Construction Starts On Queenstown Roading Upgrades

Thursday, 4 April 2024, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government

The works are being delivered through a partnership between NZTA, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Downer New Zealand, Fulton Hogan, WSP, and Beca. More >>

New Zealand “open For Business” For Build To Rent

Thursday, 4 April 2024, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Finance Ministers David Seymour & Chris Bishop say overseas investment in Build To Rent housing will be welcomed in New Zealand under a new directive letter they have issued to Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), the regulator for the Overseas ... More >>

Coalition Government To Require Referendums On Māori Wards

Thursday, 4 April 2024, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

“The Government will introduce a Bill in the coming months that will restore the ability for communities to petition their councils to hold binding polls on Māori ward decisions including holding binding polls on wards that were established without ... More >>

Building Products Shakeup To Lower Prices

Thursday, 4 April 2024, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government

The coalition Government is eliminating barriers to the use of overseas building products to make it easier and more affordable to build in New Zealand, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. More >>

ERO Report Confirms Need For Clearer Curriculum

Thursday, 4 April 2024, 6:13 am | New Zealand Government

“It is through a nationally developed curriculum that we can ensure all students develop the knowledge and skills they need to successfully gain secondary school qualifications, which lead to better employment and tertiary study options,” More >>

Government Creates Establishment Board For Charter Schools

Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government

The Charter School | Kura Hourua Establishment Board will provide strategic oversight and advice on the implementation of the Charter School | Kura Hourua model. The Board will work with the Ministry of Education on key decisions relating to the initial ... More >>

Project Applications For Fast Track Open Today

Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Applications are now open for projects to be included in the Government’s legislation establishing a one-stop shop fast-track approvals regime, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones. “Making it easier and ... More >>

NZ-NASA Research Partnerships Announced

Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Twelve New Zealand research teams will conduct joint six-month feasibility studies looking at Earth observation research with NASA, Science, Innovation and Technology and Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>

Secondary Teachers Moving To New Zealand Fast Tracked To Residence

Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government

To attract skilled teachers NZ must be a highly competitive destination for overseas talent so that all schools have the best people with the right experience. To achieve this, the Govt will move secondary teachers from the Green List Work to Residence ... More >>

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