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Judicial Appointments Announced
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Judith Collins KC today announced six judicial appointments, including that of the Honourable Justice Forrest Miller as a Judge of the Supreme Court. The Honourable Justice Susan Thomas, the Honourable Justice Rebecca Ellis and the Honourable ... More >>
Low School Attendance Rates Disappointing
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Data released today for Term 3 2023 show that despite the previous government’s hollow promises of bold actions, New Zealand school attendance rates remain abysmal. Education Minister Erica Stanford says it is incredibly disappointing to see only ... More >>
Crown Observer To Be Appointed To Health New Zealand
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti is appointing a Crown observer to Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora, citing significant ongoing challenges around the 2022 health reforms. More >>
First Steps Of 100-day Plan For Education: Removing Distractions And Teaching The Basics Brilliantly
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Today the Government has introduced changes to ensure all children get a world-leading education, with all primary and intermediate students to be taught an average of one hour a day of each of reading, writing and maths and the distraction of cellphones More >>
Government Introduces Taxation Principles Reporting Act Repeal Bill
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
The government is today introducing and progressing under urgency a Bill to repeal the Taxation Principles Reporting Act 2023, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
Independent Review Into Kāinga Ora Announced
Monday, 18 December 2023, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced an independent review into Kāinga Ora, fulfilling another of its first 100-day plan commitments. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has today announced an independent review into Kāinga Ora’s financial situation, procurement, ... More >>
Prime Minister To Travel To Australia
Monday, 18 December 2023, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Sydney on 20 December to meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “Prime Minister Albanese was one of the first international leaders I spoke with after the election, and I’m looking ... More >>
Trade Minister Travels To India And Singapore To Advance Key Relationships
Monday, 18 December 2023, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay will make his first overseas visit to India and Singapore to meet with his trade counterparts and to advance New Zealand’s relationships. “India and Singapore are two key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, and I look ... More >>
Ministers, Mayor and Chair agree to end Let’s Get Wellington Moving
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government, Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council have agreed in principle to dissolve Let’s Get Wellington Moving. Central government will build and fund the Basin Reserve upgrade and second Mt Victoria tunnel, creating ... More >>
New Zealand Accepts Vice Chair Role At The Upcoming World Trade Organisation
Friday, 15 December 2023, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay has accepted the role of Vice Chair for the World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi next year. More >>
Attorney-General Appointed King’s Counsel
Friday, 15 December 2023, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today the appointment of Attorney-General, Hon Judith Collins, as King’s Counsel. “It is appropriate that the Attorney-General, as the senior law officer of the Crown, be appointed as King’s Counsel. This appointment ... More >>
New Zealand Green Building Council Speech
Friday, 15 December 2023, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Kia Ora, good evening and thank you for the introduction. And thank you for having me here tonight at your launch of the Practical Guide to Upfront Carbon and to learn from the success of Argosy Property and BECA on their award-winning project, 8 Willis ... More >>
Bill To Repeal ‘Ute Tax’ Passed
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has passed legislation repealing the ‘Ute Tax’ and Clean Car Discount for all vehicles registered after 31 December 2023. “The National-ACT coalition agreement made scrapping the ‘Ute Tax’ a priority of our 100-day plan ... More >>
Minister Commends Dedication Of Wing 371
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Mark Mitchell joined Police Commissioner Andrew Coster and Wing Patron Dame Therese Walsh to applaud graduating Police Wing 371. “I was proud to join and celebrate the recruits from Wing 371. They have worked hard and shown they ... More >>
Government Takes First Steps Towards Pragmatic And Sensible Freshwater Rules
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to replace the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM), Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard said. “The existing National ... More >>
Economic Repair Job Underway
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Data released today, showing GDP declined by 0.3 per cent in the September quarter, suggests economic conditions remain challenging, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Today’s data confirms what Kiwis already know: New Zealand’s economy is under ... More >>
Health Survey Reinforces Need For Urgent Action
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s New Zealand Health Survey results underline just how badly an urgent change in direction for health is required, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. The New Zealand Health Survey is an annual snapshot of key metrics. The 2023 findings released ... More >>
Government To Repeal Three Waters Legislation
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will restore council ownership and control of water assets to give much needed clarity to the local government sector by repealing and replacing Labour’s controversial Three Waters legislation, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says. ... More >>
Milestone Reached On Repeal Of Fair Pay Agreements Legislation
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation to repeal Fair Pay Agreements passed its third reading in Parliament today, achieving an early milestone in the Government’s 100-day plan. “We have moved quickly, as the public expects us to do, to implement one of our 100-day priorities ... More >>
Forecasts Show Mid-to-long Term Optimism For Food And Fibre Sector
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
The latest forecast from the Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report released today shows a forecast dip in export revenue, reaching $54.3 billion in the year to 30 June 2024, but that mid-to-long forecasts remain strong, Agriculture ... More >>
