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Successful New Caledonia Repatriation Winds Up, Need For Dialogue Remains
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
As of today, seven New Zealand government aircraft flights to Nouméa have assisted around 225 New Zealanders and 145 foreign nationals to travel from New Caledonia to New Zealand. More >>
Government To Consult On Regulation Of Shooting Clubs And Ranges
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is consulting New Zealanders on a package of proposals for simple and effective regulation of shooting clubs and ranges, Associate Minister of Justice, Nicole McKee announced today. More >>
NZ Lotteries Commission Board Appointments
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced Mark Todd as the new Chair of the NZ Lotteries Commission Board and two new board appointments. More >>
Second Call For Submissions On The Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill
Monday, 27 May 2024, 1:52 pm | Primary Production Committee
The policy objective of this omnibus bill is to improve regulatory systems related to primary industries, by ensuring that they are effective and efficient, and that they accord with best regulatory practice. More >>
Minister To Singapore For Defence, Technology Talks
Monday, 27 May 2024, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
During the Shangri-La Dialogue – the leading forum for Defence Ministers in the Indo-Pacific region - Ms Collins will also meet a range of counterparts and join a panel discussion on connecting Indian Ocean and Pacific security. More >>
Major Investment In Teacher Supply Through Budget 24
Sunday, 26 May 2024, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Erica Stanford Minister for Education Over the next four years, Budget 24 will support the training and recruitment of 1,500 teachers into the workforce, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today. “To raise achievement and develop a world ... More >>
Middle East, Africa Deployments Extended
Friday, 24 May 2024, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved two-year extensions for four New Zealand Defence Force deployments to the Middle East and Africa, Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Climate Change Commission Chair To Retire
Friday, 24 May 2024, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Climate Change Commission Chair, Dr Rod Carr, has confirmed his plans to retire at the end of his term later this year, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
Inaugural Board Of Integrity Sport & Recreation Commission Announced
Friday, 24 May 2024, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Nine highly respected experts have been appointed to the inaugural board of the new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission, Sport & Recreation Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
A Balanced Foreign Affairs Budget
Friday, 24 May 2024, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters confirmed today that Vote Foreign Affairs in Budget 2024 will balance two crucial priorities of the Coalition Government. More >>
New Social Housing Places To Support Families Into Homes
Friday, 24 May 2024, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
New social housing funding in Budget 2024 will ensure the Government can continue supporting more families into warm, dry homes from July 2025, Housing Ministers Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka say. More >>
Government Progresses Māori Wards Legislation
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government’s legislation to restore the rights of communities to determine whether to introduce Māori wards has passed its first reading in Parliament, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
First RMA Amendment Bill Introduced To Parliament
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government has today introduced legislation to slash the tangle of red and green tape throttling some of New Zealand’s key sectors, including farming, mining and other primary industries. More >>
Government Sets Out Vision For Minerals Future
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Increasing national and regional prosperity, providing the minerals needed for new technology and the clean energy transition, and doubling the value of minerals exports are the bold aims of the Government’s vision for the minerals sector. More >>
Government Welcomes EPA Decision
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The decision by Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to approve the continued use of hydrogen cyanamide, known as Hi-Cane, has been welcomed by Environment Minister Penny Simmonds and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay. More >>
Speech To Employers And Manufacturers Association: Relief For Today, Hope For Tomorrow
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
It is business, not government, that employs most New Zealanders. And it is business, not government, that will drive the productivity and innovation on which New Zealand’s future depends. More >>
Government Invests In 1,500 More Social Homes
Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is investing in social housing for New Zealanders who are most in need of a warm dry home, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
$24 Million Boost For Gumboot Friday
Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Thousands more young New Zealanders will have better access to mental health services as the Government delivers on its commitment to fund the Gumboot Friday initiative, says Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. More >>
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 5:17 am | New Zealand Government
“The Bill proposes much-needed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 that will remove barriers to increasing private rental housing supply, as well as introduce “pet bond” provisions,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
First Reading Of 7AA’s Repeal: Progress For Children
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 8:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill reaffirms the Coalition Government’s commitment to the care and safety of children in care, says Minister for Children Karen Chhour. More >>
