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GPS 2024: Over $20 Billion To Get Transport Back On Track
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, outlining the Coalition Government’s plan to build and maintain a transport system that enables people to get to where they need to go quickly ... More >>
Prime Minister To Meet With ASEAN Leaders
Monday, 4 March 2024, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Melbourne on Tuesday 5 March to meet with his Southeast Asian counterparts. Mr Luxon’s meetings with several ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) leaders will take place on the sidelines ... More >>
Remand Prisoners To Receive Rehabilitation Support
Sunday, 3 March 2024, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government has taken the first steps to ensure prisoners on remand can access the rehabilitation and reintegration support they need to turn their lives around, says Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell. “The number of people on remand ... More >>
Ongoing Security Plan Will Help Keep Hospital EDs Safe
Friday, 1 March 2024, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says a continuation of increased security measures at eight key hospitals around New Zealand reflects the Government’s ongoing commitment to the safety of healthcare staff, and patients. “I’m very pleased Health NZ ... More >>
Government Supports Safer Digital Transactions
Friday, 1 March 2024, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government supports the recommendations of the Finance and Expenditure Committee reports on bank scam processes, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says. “Scams are becoming more sophisticated and causing a growing number of vulnerable ... More >>
Government Congratulates JPs On Centenary
Friday, 1 March 2024, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee has extended her congratulations to the Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices’ Associations on its centenary this year. The occasion is being celebrated at the Federation’s annual AGM and Conference, ... More >>
Work On Cathedral Cove A Priority
Friday, 1 March 2024, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has made the reinstatement of the walking access to Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove/Te Whanganui-a-Hei before next summer a priority. The track to the famous beach - renowned for its natural rock arch feature – was ... More >>
Government Going After Gangs’ Guns With FPOs
Friday, 1 March 2024, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing its work to restore law and order, announcing new measures that will enable police to crack down on gangs through Firearms Prohibition Orders (FPOs). “Firearms are being illegally used by gangs to intimidate, to commit violent ... More >>
Open Ocean Salmon Farm A Win For The Economy
Friday, 1 March 2024, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
The final approval of New Zealand King Salmon’s Blue Endeavour open ocean aquaculture project is a significant step for New Zealand’s aquaculture, and a win for the economy, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Blue Endeavour will be ... More >>
NZ - UAE trade agreement consultation begins
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Following a meeting with UAE Trade Minister Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi at the WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, Trade Minister Todd McClay has launched public consultation for a trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Arab ... More >>
Minister Thanks Public Service Commissioner
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Public Service Minister Nicola Willis has thanked retiring Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes for his 43 years of service. Mr Hughes retires today, after serving eight years as Public Service Commissioner. “Peter Hughes is an outstanding public ... More >>
Tourism Data Shows Determination Of The Sector
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New tourism data out today shows the continued importance of tourism to the New Zealand economy as tourism steps up to become our second-biggest export earner, Tourism Minister Matt Doocey says. “The Tourism Satellite Account shows how strongly tourism ... More >>
Housing Minister Thanks Outgoing Kāinga Ora Chair
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has today thanked outgoing Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities Chair Vui Mark Gosche for his many years of public service. “Mr Gosche tendered his resignation as Chair yesterday evening. He will remain a member of the ... More >>
Travel Bans On Extremist Israeli Settlers
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced travel bans on a number of extremist Israeli settlers who have committed violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. “New Zealand is seriously concerned ... More >>
New Sanctions Package Against Russia
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced a new package of sanctions as part of the ongoing international sanction response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The new sanctions are: Implementation of the G7-plus price ... More >>
NZ Designates Entirety Of Hamas As Terrorist Entity
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced today the designation of Hamas in its entirety as a terrorist entity. “The terrorist attacks by Hamas in October 2023 were brutal and we have unequivocally condemned ... More >>
Government Announces Independent Review Of Forestry ETS Costs
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today announced an independent review into the forestry component of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Register to ensure it is efficient and cost-effective. “Up and down the country forestry owners have been ... More >>
Access Barriers To PET-CT Scans Removed
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders now have the same access to PET-CT scans no matter where they live, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora has approved funding an updated National set of criteria that will allow for about 1,000 more ... More >>
Air New Zealand And Singapore Airlines’ Alliance Extended
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Matt Doocey announced today that the Government has extended Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines’ strategic alliance for another five years. “Reauthorising this strategic partnership means that passengers flying ... More >>
Health System Reforms Need Further Action
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the latest report into New Zealand’s health reforms shows a few benefits, but overall once again demonstrates a lack of leadership by the previous Labour government. The Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) report ... More >>
