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Government Partnership To Tackle $332m Facial Eczema Problem
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Agriculture The Government is helping farmers eradicate the significant impact of facial eczema (FE) in pastoral animals, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced. “A $20 million partnership jointly funded by Beef + Lamb ... More >>
Government Classifies Drought Conditions In Top Of The South As Medium-scale Adverse Event
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has classified the drought conditions in the Marlborough, Tasman, and Nelson districts as a medium-scale adverse event, acknowledging the challenging conditions facing farmers and growers in the district. More >>
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Bailout The Last, Say Ministers
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to provide $7 million to ensure the 2024 ski season can go ahead on the Whakapapa ski field in the central North Island but has told the operator Ruapehu Alpine Lifts it is the last financial support it will receive from taxpayers. ... More >>
Work Begins On SH29 Upgrades Near Tauriko
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Unlocking economic growth and land for housing are critical elements of the Government’s plan for our transport network, and planned upgrades to State Highway 29 (SH29) near Tauriko will deliver strongly on those priorities, Transport Minister Simeon Brown ... More >>
Fresh Produce Price Drop Welcome
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Lower fruit and vegetable prices are welcome news for New Zealanders who have been doing it tough at the supermarket, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Stats NZ reported today the price of fruit and vegetables has dropped 9.3 percent in the 12 ... More >>
Govt Takes Action To Drive Better Cancer Services
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the launch of a new mobile breast screening unit in Counties Manukau reinforces the coalition Government’s commitment to drive better cancer services for all New Zealanders. Speaking at the launch of the new mobile ... More >>
Government Backs Rural Led Catchment Projects
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Agriculture The coalition Government is supporting farmers to enhance land management practices by investing $3.3 million in locally led catchment groups, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced. “Farmers and growers deliver ... More >>
Speech To Auckland Business Chamber
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Good evening everyone and thank you for that lovely introduction. More >>
Commission’s Advice On ETS Settings Tabled
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Recommendations from the Climate Change Commission for New Zealand on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) auction and unit limit settings for the next five years have been tabled in Parliament, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
Government Lowering Building Costs
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is beginning its fight to lower building costs and reduce red tape by exempting minor building work from paying the building levy, says Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. More >>
Trustee Tax Change Welcomed
Monday, 11 March 2024, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposed changes to tax legislation to prevent the over-taxation of low-earning trusts are welcome, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Minister Appoints New NZTA Chair
Monday, 11 March 2024, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Former Transport Minister and CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber Hon Simon Bridges has been appointed as the new Board Chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for a three-year term, Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced today. “Simon ... More >>
Government Agrees To Restore Interest Deductions
Sunday, 10 March 2024, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has today announced that the Government has agreed to restore deductibility for mortgage interest on residential investment properties. “Help is on the way for landlords and renters alike. The Government’s ... More >>
Minister To Attend World Anti-Doping Agency Symposium
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Switzerland today to attend an Executive Committee meeting and Symposium of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Mr Bishop will then travel on to London where he will attend a series of meetings ... More >>
Pacific Language Weeks Celebrate Regional Unity
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
This year’s Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during ... More >>
Prime Minister Of Viet Nam To Be Welcomed To NZ
Friday, 8 March 2024, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will welcome Vietnamese Prime Minister His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh to New Zealand on Monday. “It is with pleasure I welcome the Prime Minister of Viet Nam to our country on an official visit and look forward to engaging ... More >>
Coalition Government Completes 100-day Plan
Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s announcement of five major health targets means the coalition Government has delivered all 49 actions in its 100-day plan. “I am proud to lead a Government that delivers on its commitments. We committed to 49 actions in 100 days, and we ... More >>
Health Targets Will Deliver Better Outcomes For New Zealanders
Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government’s commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangārei, saying they represented ... More >>
Government Introduces Gangs To Law And Order
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has introduced legislation today which will give Police additional tools to go after gangs who inflict fear and misery on everyday Kiwis, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Gangs have recruited more than 3000 members over the last ... More >>
Unlocking Investment In Build-To-Rent Housing Developments
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government will introduce legislation to make it easier for overseas investors to invest in Build to Rent developments in New Zealand, Housing and Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop says. Cabinet has agreed to make changes to the Overseas ... More >>
