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Celebrating 20 Years Of Whakaata Māori
Friday, 22 March 2024, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Minister Tama Potaka Minister for Māori Development New Zealanders have enjoyed a broader range of voices telling the story of Aotearoa thanks to the creation of Whakaata Māori 20 years ago, says Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka. The minister ... More >>
Growing Regional Tourism Events
Friday, 22 March 2024, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Matt Doocey Minister for Tourism and Hospitality A new $5 million regional events promotion fund will help attract more visitors to the regions year-round Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey has announced today at the Otago Tourism Policy ... More >>
Support For Northland Emergency Response Centre
Friday, 22 March 2024, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery The Coalition Government is contributing more than $1 million to support the establishment of an emergency multi-agency coordination centre in Northland. Emergency Management and ... More >>
Support For Northland Emergency Response Centre
Friday, 22 March 2024, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery The Coalition Government is contributing more than $1 million to support the establishment of an emergency multi-agency coordination centre in Northland. Emergency Management and ... More >>
Christchurch Gearing Up To Host ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
Friday, 22 March 2024, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Melissa Lee Minister for Economic Development Up to 22,000 people are expected to descend on Whakaraupō Lyttleton Harbour from 23-24 March to watch the highly anticipated ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix. Minister for Economic Development, Melissa ... More >>
Some Commercial Fishery Catch Limits Increased
Friday, 22 March 2024, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Commercial catch limits for some fisheries have been increased following a review showing stocks are healthy and abundant, Ocean and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The changes, along with some other ... More >>
Additional Funding For Auckland Flood Resilience
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is contributing $2 million to support community-driven flood resilience projects in Auckland, says Mark Mitchell, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister. “Last year’s flooding was some of the worst New Zealand has ... More >>
New Diplomatic Appointments
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has today announced four new diplomatic appointments. “Our diplomats play a pivotal role in advancing and protecting New Zealand’s interests around the world,” Mr Peters says. “We are pleased to appoint senior ... More >>
GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Declining GDP for the December quarter reinforces the importance of restoring fiscal discipline to public spending and driving more economic growth, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “The 0.1 percent decline in GDP for the December quarter shows ... More >>
Direction Of New Speed Limits Rule Announced
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed on the coalition Government’s direction of travel for a new Land Transport Rule to be signed by the end of 2024. This new rule will reverse the previous government's blanket speed reductions imposed on motorists across New Zealand, ... More >>
Speech To The NZ Herald Project Auckland Luncheon
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simeon Brown Minister for Auckland Minister of Transport Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today to address you all as Minister for Auckland, Minister of Transport, and Minister of Local Government. Before I begin, I would like to first ... More >>
Speech To The Property Council Of New Zealand Residential Development Summit
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be back here with you at the Aotea Centre. It’s just over a year since I spoke to this conference as the Opposition spokesperson for Housing and Infrastructure. More >>
Help For Homeowners Impacted By Severe Weather
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Temporary Accommodation Assistance will soon be available to more people who can’t live in their homes due to the severe weather events of 2022 and 2023, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Government Response To Draft Market Study Into Personal Banking Services
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
“I welcome the release of the Commerce Commission’s draft report into personal banking services.” announced Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly. The Commission is scheduled to publish its final report by 20 August 2024. “I encourage ... More >>
New Mental Health Services To Take Pressure Off EDs
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Matt Doocey Minister for Mental Health Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has today announced the implementation of a new mental health and addiction peer support service in hospital emergency departments. “We know that at least between 13,000 ... More >>
Government Announces Drought Support For Canterbury And Otago
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Agriculture Hon Mark Patterson Minister for Rural Communities The Coalition Government is expanding the medium-scale adverse event classification in place for the Marlborough, Nelson, and Tasman districts to cover the Canterbury ... More >>
Family Court Associates Appointed
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins KC Attorney-General Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of the first six Family Court Associates, in a move designed to relieve pressure on the Family Court system. “The associates will take responsibility for ... More >>
Marsden Point Oil Refinery Reopening To Be Investigated In Fuel Security Study
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is investigating the feasibility of reopening the Marsden Point Oil Refinery as part of the Coalition Government’s work on ensuring New Zealand has a secure fuel supply. An investigation into a possible reopening ... More >>
No Disabled Person To Lose Essential Services
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Penny Simmonds Minister for Disability Issues No disabled person will lose access to funding for essential services, equipment, or support, despite a forecast budget overrun in the disability support appropriation says Minister for Disability Issues ... More >>
First NZ ETS Auction For 2024 Partially Clears
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The first New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) auction of 2024 resulted in a partial clearance today, marking the first time New Zealand Units (NZUs) have been sold at auction since December 2022, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. ... More >>
