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Accelerating Social Investment
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government
A new standalone Social Investment Agency will power-up the social investment approach, driving positive change for our most vulnerable New Zealanders, Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
NZ – European Union Ties More Critical Than Ever
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Government
On this special occasion of Europe Day - let us celebrate New Zealand’s relationship with the European Union. And let us reaffirm our joint commitment to further deepen our partnership at a time when friends really matter. More >>
Therapeutic Products Act To Be Repealed
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Therapeutic Products Act (TPA) will be repealed this year so that a better regime can be put in place to provide New Zealanders safe and timely access to medicines, medical devices and health products, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced ... More >>
Smarter Lunch Programme Feeds More, Costs Less
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2024 provides $478 million of funding for the school lunches programme. Funding an interim model which will be put in place for 2025 and 2026 while a full redesign of the programme is implemented, based on commercial experience, data, and evidence. More >>
Decisions On Wellington City Council’s District Plan
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Chris Bishop, today released his decision on twenty recommendations referred to him by the Wellington City Council relating to its Intensification Planning Instrument More >>
Rape Awareness Week: Government Committed To Action On Sexual Violence
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Rape Awareness Week (6-10 May) is an important opportunity to acknowledge the continued effort required by government and communities to ensure that all New Zealanders can live free from violence, say Ministers Karen Chhour and Louise Upston. More >>
NZ To Send Political Delegation To The Pacific
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will lead a broad political delegation on a five-stop Pacific tour next week to strengthen New Zealand’s engagement with the region. More >>
Low Gas Production Threatens Energy Security
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 6:13 am | New Zealand Government
Figures released by the Gas Industry Company show that there was a 12.5 per cent reduction in gas production during 2023, and a 27.8 per cent reduction in gas production in the first three months of this year beyond what was projected. More >>
Defence Industry Talent, Commitment Recognised
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 6:09 am | New Zealand Government
This year’s winners include a Manawatu construction company, which built the new Maintenance Support Facility at Linton Military Camp, and a family-owned South Auckland based company that provides specialist maintenance services for the Special Operations ... More >>
Auditor-General Publishes Independent Review Of Counting Errors During The 2023 General Election
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
After the official results of the 2023 General Election were released, a journalist queried the Electoral Commission about a result in one electorate. The Electoral Commission investigated & confirmed that there were errors in the official results. ... More >>
Ceasefire Agreement Needed Now: Peters
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Peters says that New Zealand continues to advocate for a long-term, political solution to the situation, so that Israelis and Palestinians can live securely and peacefully side by side. More >>
Daily School Attendance Data Now Available
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The interactive dashboard will be updated once a week to show a national average of how many students are at school on any given day. Visitors can filter the total number of students by region or day to understand shifts in attendance over time. More >>
Ambassador To United States Appointed
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced Rosemary Banks will be New Zealand’s next Ambassador to the United States of America. More >>
NZ And The UAE Launch FTA Negotiations
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 5:33 am | New Zealand Government
Minister McClay met with his counterpart UAE Trade Minister Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi in Dubai, where they announced the launch of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and discussed strengthening economic ties between ... More >>
Next Stop NASA For New Zealand Students
Monday, 6 May 2024, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Six tertiary students have been selected to work on NASA projects in the US through a New Zealand Space Scholarship, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. More >>
New Zealand Sign Language Week An Opportunity For Anyone To Sign
Monday, 6 May 2024, 7:16 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Sign Language Week is an excellent opportunity for all Kiwis to give the language a go, Disabilities Issues Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
$1.9 Billion Investment To Keep NZ Safe From Crime
Monday, 6 May 2024, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will be safer because of a $1.9 billion investment in more frontline Corrections officers, more support for offenders to turn away from crime, and more prison capacity, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says. More >>
OECD Reinforces Need To Control Spending
Monday, 6 May 2024, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The OECD conducts country surveys every two years to review its members’ economic policies. The 2024 New Zealand survey was presented in Wellington today by OECD Chief Economist Clare Lombardelli. More >>
Agreement Delivers Local Water Done Well For Auckland
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The plan, which has been unanimously endorsed by Auckland Council’s Governing Body, will see Aucklanders avoid the previously projected 25.8 per cent water rates increases while retaining local control of water assets. More >>
Gaza and the Pacific on agenda with Germany
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters discussed the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and enhanced cooperation in the Pacific with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock during her first official visit to New Zealand today. More >>
