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Government Supporting Māori Business Success

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government

The Coalition Government is supporting Māori to boost development and the Māori economy through investment in projects that benefit the regions, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. More >>

Prime Minister Wraps Up Visit To Japan

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 7:38 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has just finished a successful three-day visit to Japan, where he strengthened political relationships and boosted business links. More >>

Better Solutions For Earthquake-prone Buildings

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 7:27 am | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced that the review into better managing the risks of earthquake-prone buildings has commenced. More >>

Major Business Deals Signed On PM’s Japan Trip

Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Significant business deals have been closed during the visit of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Japan this week, including in the areas of space, renewable energy and investment. More >>

National Infrastructure Pipeline Worth Over $120 Billion

Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Chris Bishop Minister for Infrastructure The National Infrastructure Pipeline, which provides a national view of current or planned infrastructure projects, from roads, to water infrastructure, to schools, and more, has climbed above $120 billion, ... More >>

Making It Easier To Build Infrastructure

Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is modernising the Public Works Act to make it easier to build infrastructure, Minister for Land Information Chris Penk announced today. More >>

NZ Enhances North Korea Sanctions Monitoring

Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand will enhance its defence contributions to monitoring violations of sanctions against North Korea, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today. More >>

Improvements To Stopping Digital Child Exploitation

Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government

“This is a major step in preventing children from being retraumatised by having records of their abuse shared online, as well as preventing New Zealanders from viewing this material- including unintentional access by children.” More >>

New Vaccine Research Aims To Combat Prevalent Bovine Disease

Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government

A vaccine to prevent an infectious disease that costs New Zealand cattle farmers more than $190 million each year could radically improve the health of our cows and boost on-farm productivity, Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says. More >>

Making It Easier To Build Granny Flats

Monday, 17 June 2024, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government

“Making it easier to build granny flats will make it more affordable for families to live the way that suits them best,” Mr Peters says. More >>

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Saturday, 15 June 2024, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government

If you suspect that an older person in your life is being abused, or if you yourself want help, please reach out to the Elder Abuse Response Service helpline on 0800 326 68 65. More >>

High Court Judge Appointed

Friday, 14 June 2024, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Auckland King’s Counsel Gregory Peter Blanchard as a High Court Judge. More >>

Health Workforce Numbers Rise

Friday, 14 June 2024, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says new data released today shows encouraging growth in the health workforce, with a continued increase in the numbers of doctors, nurses and midwives joining Health New Zealand. More >>

Government To Overhaul Firearms Laws

Friday, 14 June 2024, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has today announced a comprehensive programme to reform New Zealand's outdated and complicated firearms laws. More >>

Government Delivers Landmark Specialist Schools Investment

Friday, 14 June 2024, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government

The coalition Government is delivering record levels of targeted investment in specialist schools so children with additional needs can thrive. More >>

Major Health And Safety Consultation Begins

Friday, 14 June 2024, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government

A substantial consultation on work health and safety will begin today with a roadshow across the regions over the coming months, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden. This the first step to deliver on the commitment to reforming ... More >>