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Decision Allows For Housing Growth In Western Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 3 May 2024, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Chris Bishop today released his decision on four recommendations referred to him by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council, opening the door to housing growth in the area. More >>
Winston Peters Deliver Speech To New Zealand China Council
Friday, 3 May 2024, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Two of the China Council’s key missions are to ‘inform New Zealanders about our bilateral relationship with China’, and to ‘Catalyse, or rather, focus long-term thinking’. These are excellent starting points for today. More >>
Transforming How Our Children Learn To Read
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Structured literacy will change the way New Zealand children learn to read - improving achievement and setting students up for success, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>
Modern Insurance Law Will Protect Kiwi Households
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
"New Zealand’s insurance law is complicated and dated, some of which is more than 100 years old. The recent extreme weather events show just how important a well-functioning insurance system,” says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly. More >>
Government Recommits To Equal Pay
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is refreshing its approach to supporting pay equity claims as time-limited funding for the Pay Equity Taskforce comes to an end, Public Service Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
NZ Not Backing Down In Canada Dairy Dispute
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay says Canada’s refusal to comply in full with a CPTPP trade dispute ruling in our favour over dairy trade is cynical and New Zealand has no intention of backing down. More >>
Stronger Oversight For Our Most Vulnerable Children
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
The rights of our children and young people will be enhanced by changes the coalition Government will make to strengthen oversight of the Oranga Tamariki system, including restoring a single Children’s Commissioner. More >>
Streamlining Building Consent Changes
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 5:26 am | New Zealand Government
"These changes are all part of the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and lower the cost of living so Kiwis can get ahead." More >>
Prime Minister’s Science Prizes Announced
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins presented the awards in Wellington tonight and commended the recipients for the impact of their work. More >>
The Foreign Minister's Speech To The NZ Institute Of International Affairs – Annual Lecture: Challenges & Opportunities
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Government
We are steadfast in our belief that New Zealand’s voice matters, that within the community of nations we stand as equals, and that more than ever, diplomacy matters. More >>
Minister Acknowledges Passing Of Sir Robert Martin (KNZM)
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Louise Upston Minister for Disability Issues New Zealand lost a true legend when internationally renowned disability advocate Sir Robert Martin (KNZM) passed away at his home in Whanganui last night, Disabilities Issues Minister Louise Upston ... More >>
Accelerating Airport Security Lines
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
From today, passengers travelling internationally from Auckland Airport will be able to keep laptops and liquids in their carry-on bags for security screening thanks to new technology, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Minister To Attend Police Ministers Council Meeting
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Mark Mitchell will travel to Canberra tomorrow to represent the Government at the Police Ministers Council (PMC) meeting on Friday. More >>
Kiwi Exporters Win As NZ-EU FTA Enters Into Force
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Kiwi exporters are $100 million better off today with the NZ EU FTA entering into force says Trade Minister Todd McClay. More >>
Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The return of the historic Ō-Rākau battle site to the descendants of those who fought there moved one step closer today with the first reading of Te Pire mō Ō-Rākau, Te Pae o Maumahara / The Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill. More >>
Government To Boost Public EV Charging Network
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Minister Simeon Brown has announced 25 new high-speed EV charging hubs along key routes between major urban centres and outlined the Government’s plan to supercharge New Zealand’s EV infrastructure. The hubs will each have several chargers. More >>
Residential Property Managers Bill To Not Progress
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government will not proceed with the previous Government’s plans to regulate residential property managers, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
Independent Review Into Disability Support Services
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says the review will look at what can be done to strengthen the long-term sustainability of Disability Support Services to provide disabled people and carers with certainty around what they can access. More >>
Justice Minister Updates UN On Law & Order Plan
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 6:37 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has attended the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva and outlined the Government’s plan to restore law and order. More >>
Trade Minister Travels To Riyadh, OECD, And Dubai
Monday, 29 April 2024, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay heads overseas today for high-level trade talks in the Gulf region, and a key OECD meeting in Paris. Mr McClay will travel to Riyadh to meet with counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). More >>
