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NZTA App First Step Towards Digital Driver Licence

Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government

The new NZ Transport Agency App is a secure ‘one stop shop’ to provide the services drivers need, Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins say. The app will also pave the way for the Government to deliver ... More >>

Education Priorities Focused On Lifting Achievement

Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Erica Stanford has outlined six education priorities to deliver a world-leading education system that sets Kiwi kids up for future success. “I’m putting ambition, achievement and outcomes at the heart of our education system," ... More >>

Winston Peters - Tribute To Dave O'Sullivan

Monday, 29 April 2024, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Racing Minister Winston Peters has paid tribute to an icon of the industry with the recent passing of Dave O’Sullivan (OBE). “Our sympathies are with the O’Sullivan family with the sad news of Dave O’Sullivan’s recent passing,” Mr Peters says. ... More >>

Supporting Whānau Out Of Emergency Housing

Monday, 29 April 2024, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government

Whānau with tamariki growing up in emergency housing motels will be prioritised for social housing starting this week, says Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. More >>

Government Saves Access To Medicines

Monday, 29 April 2024, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister David Seymour has announced Pharmac’s largest ever budget of $6.294 billion over four years, fixing a $1.774 billion fiscal cliff. More >>

Pharmac Chair Appointed

Sunday, 28 April 2024, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Paula Bennett has been appointed as member and chair of the Pharmac board, Associate Health Minister David Seymour announced today. More >>

Taking Action On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Saturday, 27 April 2024, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Hundreds of New Zealand families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will benefit from a new Government focus on prevention and treatment, says Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. More >>

Diplomacy Needed More Than Ever

Saturday, 27 April 2024, 6:21 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ engagements in Türkiye this week underlined the importance of diplomacy to meet growing global challenges. More >>

New Lab To Help Protect Key Pacific Tuna Fisheries

Friday, 26 April 2024, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government

Ms Marcroft is in Nouméa to officially open the Genomics and Otolith laboratory, which will be a key part of the Climate Science for Ensuring Pacific Tuna Access (CSEPTA) Programme. More >>

Anzac Commemorative Address – NZ National Service, Chunuk Bair

Friday, 26 April 2024, 5:28 am | New Zealand Government

Our presence here and at the other special spaces of Gallipoli is made possible by the unwavering generosity and friendship shown to us by the Turkish government and people. More >>

Anzac Commemorative Address – Dawn Service

Thursday, 25 April 2024, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government

"We meet at dawn at the site of a great battlefield. We meet here to commemorate the ground around us as the final resting place of far too many of our young men." More >>

Statement On Behalf Of Hon. Karen Chhour: High Court Decision Re Waitangi Tribunal Summons

Thursday, 25 April 2024, 6:05 am | New Zealand Government

Minister Chhour acknowledges April 24 decision from the High Court regarding the Waitangi Tribunal’s summons for her to appear. The parties have rights of appeal. The Minister is therefore limited in what further comment she can make at this time. More >>

PM Announces Changes To Portfolios

Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government

The Prime Minister has advised the Governor-General to give effect to the changes today. More >>

Minister Welcomes Hydrogen Milestone

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Our Government plans to double the supply of renewable energy which will play an important role in supporting the development of the hydrogen sector. More >>

New Caledonia Anzac Service, Science Lab Opening

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Parliamentary Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft will represent the government at Anzac Day commemorations in New Caledonia and open a new science facility in Nouméa. “It is an honour to share these special commemorations with our Pacific friends and neighbours ... More >>

Urgent Changes To System Through First RMA Amendment Bill

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

The coalition Government is delivering on its commitment to improve resource management laws and give greater certainty to consent applicants, with a Bill to amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) expected to be introduced to Parliament next month. More >>