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Strengthening The Single Economic Market
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nicola Willis Minister of Finance Finance Minister Nicola Willis has met with Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to discuss the opportunities to lower business costs and increase the ease with which businesses and people can operate across the ... More >>
Government To Address Business Payment Practices
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Bayly Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing The Government will repeal the Business Payment Practices Act 2023, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Andrew Bayly announced today. “There is a major problem with large market ... More >>
Greater Focus On Work Will Reduce Child Poverty
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Worsening child poverty rates support the Coalition Government’s focus on reducing the cost of living and getting people into work, Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston says. Figures released by Stats NZ today show child poverty rates have ... More >>
NZ Announces New Support For Ukraine
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have marked two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by announcing further support and sanctions, and extending our military assistance. “Russia launched its illegal, ... More >>
Finalists Of Ahuwhenua Trophy Announced
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka announced the two finalists for this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy at Parliament yesterday. “I am pleased to see such a high calibre of Māori dairy farms featured as finalists this year,” Mr Potaka says. The finalists ... More >>
Finance Minister To Meet Australian Treasurer
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will travel to Australia today to meet her Australian counterpart, Treasurer Jim Chalmers. “New Zealand and Australia have an incredibly strong trade and investment relationship. The Closer Economic Relations and Single ... More >>
PM Shocked And Saddened At Death Of Efeso Collins
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister “I am truly shocked and saddened at the news of Efeso Collins’ sudden death,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “Efeso was a good man, always friendly and kind, and a true champion and advocate ... More >>
Greater Support For Social Workers
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is enhancing the professionalism of the social work sector and supporting the vulnerable people who rely on them, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. The Social Workers Registration Legislation Amendment ... More >>
Cyclone Recovery Taskforce Concludes
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Cyclone Recovery Taskforce has been wound down with responsibilities transferred to the Cyclone Recovery Unit, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell says. “In making this decision, we have considered how the recovery structures ... More >>
Government Delivers Greater Freedom And Choice For Sick New Zealanders
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition government is delivering on its commitment to making principled decisions by getting rid of red tape that doesn’t make sense and allowing sick New Zealanders greater freedom and choice to purchase effective cold and flu medicines. More >>
Government Begins Reset Of Welfare System
Monday, 19 February 2024, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition government is taking early action to curb the surge in welfare dependency that occurred under the previous government by setting out its expectations around employment and the use of benefit sanctions, Social Development and Employment Minister ... More >>
Hon Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister - State of the Nation
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Ka nui te mihi kia koutou. Kia ora, good morning, talofa, malo e lelei, bula vinaka, da jia hao, namaste, sat sri akal, assalamu alaikum. Thank you for coming to my first State of the Nation as Prime Minister. Thank you for coming to a speech where I don’t ... More >>
West Coast Tourism Attractions Officially Open
Friday, 16 February 2024, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister for Regional Development Regional Development Minister Shane Jones will attend the official opening of two highly anticipated tourism projects on the West Coast today – Pike29 Memorial Track, dedicated to the memory of the ... More >>
Independent Ferry Service Advisory Group In Place
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Appointments to the Ministerial Advisory Group tasked with providing independent advice and assurance on the future of KiwiRail’s inter-island ferry service have been made, State Owned Enterprises Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “It’s important ... More >>
Joint Statement From The Prime Ministers Of Australia, Canada, And New Zealand
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister The Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand today issued the following statement on reports of Israel’s planned military operation in Rafah. We are gravely concerned by indications that Israel ... More >>
Govt Will Deliver On Expanded Breast Screening
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government has made the first steps in delivering on its promise to extend free breast screening to women aged 70-74, Health Minister Shane Reti says. More >>
Government Announces Woolshed Roadshows In Support Of Sheep Farmers
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Government celebrates National Lamb Day (15 February 24) and congratulates sheep farmers on the high-quality products they continue to produce. More >>
Speech: Address To The NZ Economics Forum
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nicola Willis Minister of Finance It’s great to be back at the New Zealand Economics Forum. I would like to acknowledge everyone here today for your expertise and contribution, especially the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Head of the Waikato Management ... More >>
Government Tackling High Construction Costs
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, ... More >>
Cost Of Living Support For Beneficiary Households
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition government is delivering on its commitment to ease the cost-of-living by increasing main benefit rates in line with inflation and ensuring the Minimum Family Tax Credit threshold remains aligned with this change, Social Development ... More >>
