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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 >>
Visit To India, Indonesia, Singapore
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to India, Indonesia and Singapore next week to continue the reinvigoration of New Zealand’s relations with South and South East Asia. “The Coalition Government is making South and South East Asia a priority ... More >>
Space Launch Takes Climate Research To New Heights
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Space Minister Judith Collins and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts today welcomed the successful launch of MethaneSAT – a milestone in the development of New Zealand’s space sector. MethaneSAT is a state-of-the-art satellite designed to accurately detect ... More >>
ACC Board And Deputy Chair Appointed
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for ACC Matt Doocey is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Tracey Batten as Chair and Mr David Hunt as Deputy Chair to the Board of ACC. “Both appointments will maintain strong leadership and governance to lead ACC into the future. “Dr ... More >>
Govt Cracking Down On Serious Youth Offending
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is delivering on its promise to create Young Offender Military Academies, Childrens Minister Karen Chhour says. “As part of the 100-day plan, the government made it clear it was going to crack down on serious youth offending.. ... More >>
GPS 2024: Investing In Reliable Public Transport
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed targeted investment of more than $2 billion over the next three years for public transport projects and services, as part of the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport. “Delivering ... More >>
GPS 2024: Keeping New Zealanders Safer On Our Roads
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government will keep New Zealanders safe on our roads with a stronger focus on road policing and enforcement, investment in new and safe roading infrastructure, and targeting the leading contributors to fatal crashes, Transport Minister Simeon ... More >>
GPS 2024: 15 New Roads Of National Significance
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s priority for investment in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport is to support economic growth and productivity and ensure our land transport system allows people and freight to move quickly and ... More >>
GPS 2024: New $500 Million Pothole Prevention Fund
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government will increase investment in road maintenance, including establishing a new $500 million Pothole Prevention Fund to tackle the record number of potholes on our roads, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “The draft Government ... More >>
GPS 2024: Over $20 Billion To Get Transport Back On Track
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, outlining the Coalition Government’s plan to build and maintain a transport system that enables people to get to where they need to go quickly ... More >>
Prime Minister To Meet With ASEAN Leaders
Monday, 4 March 2024, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Melbourne on Tuesday 5 March to meet with his Southeast Asian counterparts. Mr Luxon’s meetings with several ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) leaders will take place on the sidelines ... More >>
Remand Prisoners To Receive Rehabilitation Support
Sunday, 3 March 2024, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government has taken the first steps to ensure prisoners on remand can access the rehabilitation and reintegration support they need to turn their lives around, says Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell. “The number of people on remand ... More >>
Ongoing Security Plan Will Help Keep Hospital EDs Safe
Friday, 1 March 2024, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says a continuation of increased security measures at eight key hospitals around New Zealand reflects the Government’s ongoing commitment to the safety of healthcare staff, and patients. “I’m very pleased Health NZ ... More >>
Government Supports Safer Digital Transactions
Friday, 1 March 2024, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government supports the recommendations of the Finance and Expenditure Committee reports on bank scam processes, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says. “Scams are becoming more sophisticated and causing a growing number of vulnerable ... More >>
Government Congratulates JPs On Centenary
Friday, 1 March 2024, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee has extended her congratulations to the Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices’ Associations on its centenary this year. The occasion is being celebrated at the Federation’s annual AGM and Conference, ... More >>
Work On Cathedral Cove A Priority
Friday, 1 March 2024, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has made the reinstatement of the walking access to Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove/Te Whanganui-a-Hei before next summer a priority. The track to the famous beach - renowned for its natural rock arch feature – was ... More >>
Government Going After Gangs’ Guns With FPOs
Friday, 1 March 2024, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing its work to restore law and order, announcing new measures that will enable police to crack down on gangs through Firearms Prohibition Orders (FPOs). “Firearms are being illegally used by gangs to intimidate, to commit violent ... More >>
Open Ocean Salmon Farm A Win For The Economy
Friday, 1 March 2024, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
The final approval of New Zealand King Salmon’s Blue Endeavour open ocean aquaculture project is a significant step for New Zealand’s aquaculture, and a win for the economy, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Blue Endeavour will be ... More >>
NZ - UAE trade agreement consultation begins
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Following a meeting with UAE Trade Minister Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi at the WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, Trade Minister Todd McClay has launched public consultation for a trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Arab ... More >>
