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Re-engaging With The World
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has used its first 100 Days rejuvenating New Zealand’s connections with the world, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “New Zealand is a country whose prosperity and security rely upon the quality of our international ... More >>
One-stop Shop Major Projects On The Fast Track
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s new one-stop-shop fast track consenting regime for regional and national projects of significance will cut red tape and make it easier for New Zealand to build the infrastructure and major projects needed to get the country ... More >>
Auckland Regional Fuel Tax Abolished
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has today passed legislation to end the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax scheme on 30 June 2024, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Tourism Sector Showing Signs Of Recovery
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Results from the International Visitor Survey published yesterday show tourism is continuing to rebound, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey says. More >>
Audio Visual Advancements To Improve Courts Access
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is announcing targeted legislative changes designed to boost remote participation in court proceedings, including the ability for victims to observe a criminal trial and sentencing remotely. More >>
First Steps Taken To End Emergency Housing
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has announced a series of first steps it has taken to end the large-scale use of emergency housing, including meeting its First 100 Day plan to establish a Priority One category for families with children in emergency housing, ... More >>
Govt Reinforces Commitment To Māori Health
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti says he’s encouraged by a significant meeting with Iwi-Māori Partnership Boards in Christchurch today, saying the gathering heralds a new way forward to achieving improved outcomes for Māori health. Dr Reti says ... More >>
Section 27 Reports Returning To Original Purpose
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Section 27 reports will return to their original purpose following the Legal Services Amendment Bill passing its third reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “This will put an end to what has become a cottage industry costing ... More >>
Minister To Attend Global Fraud Summit
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello will travel to London tomorrow to attend the Global Fraud Summit. The Summit has been called by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and will be attended by the G7 and Five Eyes groups of countries together ... More >>
WTO E-commerce Win Benefits Kiwi Exporters
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Kiwi businesses including our gaming industry will continue to benefit from an agreement to ban customs duties on digital trade, Trade Minister Todd McClay says. Mr McClay was Vice Chair at the WTO 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi last week, where ... More >>
Speeding Up Flood Resilience Work In Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is proposing an Order in Council which will make it easier for councils to perform flood resilience work at specific sites in the Hawke’s Bay, hastening the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds ... More >>
Petroleum Exploration Permit Grant Welcomed
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Resources Minister Shane Jones has hailed the granting of a petroleum exploration consent to Greymouth Gas Turangi through Block Offer 2020. “This is yet another step taken in New Zealand’s journey back to resilience, taking advantage of the ... More >>
Visit To India, Indonesia, Singapore
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to India, Indonesia and Singapore next week to continue the reinvigoration of New Zealand’s relations with South and South East Asia. “The Coalition Government is making South and South East Asia a priority ... More >>
Space Launch Takes Climate Research To New Heights
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Space Minister Judith Collins and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts today welcomed the successful launch of MethaneSAT – a milestone in the development of New Zealand’s space sector. MethaneSAT is a state-of-the-art satellite designed to accurately detect ... More >>
ACC Board And Deputy Chair Appointed
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for ACC Matt Doocey is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Tracey Batten as Chair and Mr David Hunt as Deputy Chair to the Board of ACC. “Both appointments will maintain strong leadership and governance to lead ACC into the future. “Dr ... More >>
Govt Cracking Down On Serious Youth Offending
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is delivering on its promise to create Young Offender Military Academies, Childrens Minister Karen Chhour says. “As part of the 100-day plan, the government made it clear it was going to crack down on serious youth offending.. ... More >>
GPS 2024: Investing In Reliable Public Transport
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed targeted investment of more than $2 billion over the next three years for public transport projects and services, as part of the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport. “Delivering ... More >>
GPS 2024: Keeping New Zealanders Safer On Our Roads
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government will keep New Zealanders safe on our roads with a stronger focus on road policing and enforcement, investment in new and safe roading infrastructure, and targeting the leading contributors to fatal crashes, Transport Minister Simeon ... More >>
GPS 2024: 15 New Roads Of National Significance
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s priority for investment in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport is to support economic growth and productivity and ensure our land transport system allows people and freight to move quickly and ... More >>
GPS 2024: New $500 Million Pothole Prevention Fund
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government will increase investment in road maintenance, including establishing a new $500 million Pothole Prevention Fund to tackle the record number of potholes on our roads, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “The draft Government ... More >>
