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Government Agrees To Restore Interest Deductions
Sunday, 10 March 2024, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has today announced that the Government has agreed to restore deductibility for mortgage interest on residential investment properties. “Help is on the way for landlords and renters alike. The Government’s ... More >>
Minister To Attend World Anti-Doping Agency Symposium
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Switzerland today to attend an Executive Committee meeting and Symposium of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Mr Bishop will then travel on to London where he will attend a series of meetings ... More >>
Pacific Language Weeks Celebrate Regional Unity
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
This year’s Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during ... More >>
Prime Minister Of Viet Nam To Be Welcomed To NZ
Friday, 8 March 2024, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will welcome Vietnamese Prime Minister His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh to New Zealand on Monday. “It is with pleasure I welcome the Prime Minister of Viet Nam to our country on an official visit and look forward to engaging ... More >>
Coalition Government Completes 100-day Plan
Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s announcement of five major health targets means the coalition Government has delivered all 49 actions in its 100-day plan. “I am proud to lead a Government that delivers on its commitments. We committed to 49 actions in 100 days, and we ... More >>
Health Targets Will Deliver Better Outcomes For New Zealanders
Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government’s commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangārei, saying they represented ... More >>
Government Introduces Gangs To Law And Order
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has introduced legislation today which will give Police additional tools to go after gangs who inflict fear and misery on everyday Kiwis, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Gangs have recruited more than 3000 members over the last ... More >>
Unlocking Investment In Build-To-Rent Housing Developments
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government will introduce legislation to make it easier for overseas investors to invest in Build to Rent developments in New Zealand, Housing and Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop says. Cabinet has agreed to make changes to the Overseas ... More >>
Re-engaging With The World
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has used its first 100 Days rejuvenating New Zealand’s connections with the world, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “New Zealand is a country whose prosperity and security rely upon the quality of our international ... More >>
One-stop Shop Major Projects On The Fast Track
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s new one-stop-shop fast track consenting regime for regional and national projects of significance will cut red tape and make it easier for New Zealand to build the infrastructure and major projects needed to get the country ... More >>
Auckland Regional Fuel Tax Abolished
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has today passed legislation to end the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax scheme on 30 June 2024, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Tourism Sector Showing Signs Of Recovery
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Results from the International Visitor Survey published yesterday show tourism is continuing to rebound, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey says. More >>
Audio Visual Advancements To Improve Courts Access
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is announcing targeted legislative changes designed to boost remote participation in court proceedings, including the ability for victims to observe a criminal trial and sentencing remotely. More >>
First Steps Taken To End Emergency Housing
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has announced a series of first steps it has taken to end the large-scale use of emergency housing, including meeting its First 100 Day plan to establish a Priority One category for families with children in emergency housing, ... More >>
Govt Reinforces Commitment To Māori Health
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti says he’s encouraged by a significant meeting with Iwi-Māori Partnership Boards in Christchurch today, saying the gathering heralds a new way forward to achieving improved outcomes for Māori health. Dr Reti says ... More >>
Section 27 Reports Returning To Original Purpose
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Section 27 reports will return to their original purpose following the Legal Services Amendment Bill passing its third reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “This will put an end to what has become a cottage industry costing ... More >>
Minister To Attend Global Fraud Summit
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello will travel to London tomorrow to attend the Global Fraud Summit. The Summit has been called by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and will be attended by the G7 and Five Eyes groups of countries together ... More >>
WTO E-commerce Win Benefits Kiwi Exporters
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Kiwi businesses including our gaming industry will continue to benefit from an agreement to ban customs duties on digital trade, Trade Minister Todd McClay says. Mr McClay was Vice Chair at the WTO 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi last week, where ... More >>
Speeding Up Flood Resilience Work In Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is proposing an Order in Council which will make it easier for councils to perform flood resilience work at specific sites in the Hawke’s Bay, hastening the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds ... More >>
Petroleum Exploration Permit Grant Welcomed
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Resources Minister Shane Jones has hailed the granting of a petroleum exploration consent to Greymouth Gas Turangi through Block Offer 2020. “This is yet another step taken in New Zealand’s journey back to resilience, taking advantage of the ... More >>
