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Government Responds To Unsustainable Net Migration
Sunday, 7 April 2024, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa (AEWV) scheme will ensure New Zealand is attracting the skills it needs, and reducing the vulnerability of migrants to exploitation, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced today. More >>
New Zealand On Stage At Global Space Symposium
Sunday, 7 April 2024, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Space Minister Judith Collins will speak at the Space Symposium in the United States next week, promoting New Zealand’s rapidly growing place in the sector as we work to rebuild the economy. More >>
Pure Tūroa Limited To Operate Tūroa Ski Field
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced that Pure Tūroa Limited (PTL) has been granted a 10-year concession to operate the Tūroa ski-field, ensuring the 2024 ski season will go ahead and giving certainty for the future. More >>
$4.9m Project Completed With Marae Reopening
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Government
For many marae, it was the first time they had been able to offer paid work to their communities. The programme also provided meaningful and stable employment for those who were impacted by the economic downturn created by the COVID-19 pandemic. More >>
Methane Targets To Be Independently Reviewed
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Today, the Climate Change and Agriculture Ministers announced that an independent panel of experts will review agricultural biogenic methane science and targets for consistency with no additional warming. More >>
NZ And Nordics: Likeminded Partners
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 5:20 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has highlighted the strong ties that bind New Zealand and the Nordic countries of Northern Europe during a trip to Sweden today. More >>
Have Your Say On The Fisheries (International Fishing And Other Matters) Amendment Bill
Friday, 5 April 2024, 4:55 pm | Primary Production Committee
This bill would make amendments to the Fisheries Act 1996 relating to New Zealand’s approach to international fisheries. More >>
First New Zealand C-130J Hercules Takes Flight
Friday, 5 April 2024, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
“These successful flights are a significant milestone for the New Zealand Defence Force, bringing this once-in-a-generation renewal of a critical airlift capability a step closer,” Ms Collins says. More >>
Government To Rephase NCEA Change Programme
Friday, 5 April 2024, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is making significant changes to the NCEA Change Programme, delaying the implementation by two years, Minister of Education Erica Stanford announced today. More >>
Education Should Be Prioritised Ahead Of Protesting
Friday, 5 April 2024, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Students should be in school and learning instead of protesting during school hours, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. More >>
New Ngāpuhi Investment Fund Chair Appointed
Friday, 5 April 2024, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Ben Dalton has been appointed the new board Chair of Tupu Tonu, the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund, says Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Finance Minister Shane Jones. More >>
Delivering On Local Water Done Well
Friday, 5 April 2024, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to a streamlined decision-making process for the establishment of council-controlled organisations (CCOs) for water services as part of Local Water Done Well. More >>
Foreign Minister Winston Peters To Visit New York, Washington D.C.
Friday, 5 April 2024, 5:58 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will engage with high-level United States Government and United Nations officials in the United States next week with focus on major global and regional security challenges. More >>
Security Cooperation In Challenging World
Friday, 5 April 2024, 5:32 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Foreign Minister emphasises the Coalition Government's commitment to work together with NATO partners to contribute to collective stability and security. More >>
Construction Starts On Queenstown Roading Upgrades
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The works are being delivered through a partnership between NZTA, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Downer New Zealand, Fulton Hogan, WSP, and Beca. More >>
New Zealand “open For Business” For Build To Rent
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Ministers David Seymour & Chris Bishop say overseas investment in Build To Rent housing will be welcomed in New Zealand under a new directive letter they have issued to Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), the regulator for the Overseas ... More >>
Coalition Government To Require Referendums On Māori Wards
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government will introduce a Bill in the coming months that will restore the ability for communities to petition their councils to hold binding polls on Māori ward decisions including holding binding polls on wards that were established without ... More >>
Building Products Shakeup To Lower Prices
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is eliminating barriers to the use of overseas building products to make it easier and more affordable to build in New Zealand, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. More >>
ERO Report Confirms Need For Clearer Curriculum
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 6:13 am | New Zealand Government
“It is through a nationally developed curriculum that we can ensure all students develop the knowledge and skills they need to successfully gain secondary school qualifications, which lead to better employment and tertiary study options,” More >>
Government Creates Establishment Board For Charter Schools
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Charter School | Kura Hourua Establishment Board will provide strategic oversight and advice on the implementation of the Charter School | Kura Hourua model. The Board will work with the Ministry of Education on key decisions relating to the initial ... More >>
