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Labour’s Three Waters Legislation Repealed
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s legislative plan to address longstanding issues with local water infrastructure and service delivery took an important step today, with the repeal of Labour’s divisive and unpopular Three Waters legislation, Local Government ... More >>
Government Announces Agriculture Delegations To Better Support Primary Sector
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government has announced ministerial delegations to support key areas across the Primary sector to deliver for New Zealand’s food and fiber sector, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today. “I will be supported in my roles as Minister ... More >>
Waikato MoU Reinforces Govt’s Commitment To Increase NZ Doctors
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has taken an important step forward in addressing a critical shortage of New Zealand-trained doctors, with today’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a third medical school, Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti has announced. “Today’s ... More >>
Government Advances Local Water Done Well
Monday, 12 February 2024, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is continuing work to restore council ownership and control of water assets by repealing Three Waters and appointing a Technical Advisory Group to provide expert advice on the implementation of Local Water Done Well, Local Government ... More >>
Budget Will Be Delivered On 30 May
Monday, 12 February 2024, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Plans to deliver tax relief to hard-working New Zealanders, rebuild business confidence and restore the Crown’s finances to order will be unveiled on 30 May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
More Funding To Hawke’s Bay And Tairāwhiti
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Urgent work to clean-up cyclone-affected regions will continue, thanks to a $63 million boost from the Government for sediment and debris removal in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. The funding will help local councils continue urgent work removing ... More >>
Minister Congratulates NZQA Top Scholars
Friday, 9 February 2024, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Erica Stanford congratulates the New Zealand Scholarship recipients from 2023 announced today. More >>
Getting Transport Back On Track In Auckland
Friday, 9 February 2024, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has today confirmed his high-level transport priorities for Auckland, in the lead up to releasing the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport. More >>
Getting Transport Back On Track In Auckland
Friday, 9 February 2024, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has today confirmed his high-level transport priorities for Auckland, in the lead up to releasing the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport. More >>
New Diplomatic Appointments
Friday, 9 February 2024, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has today announced five new diplomatic appointments. "Strong and effective diplomacy to protect and advance our interests in the world is needed now more than ever," Mr Peters says. “We are delighted to ... More >>
Minister Calls For Work To Tackle Kina Barrens
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to fishing rules and a significant science programme are being undertaken to address kina barrens, says Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones. More >>
Government To Axe Auckland Regional Fuel Tax
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed that the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax will end on 30 June 2024. “Today, I can confirm that the Government has agreed to remove the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax in line with our coalition commitments, ... More >>
Government Law And Order Crackdown Begins
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is making good on its promise to restore law and order by removing government funding for Section 27 reports and abolishing the previous Labour Government’s prison reduction target, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and ... More >>
Greater Focus On Getting People Into Work
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition government will refocus employment efforts and the welfare system so that supporting people who can work into jobs is the number one priority, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Of concern in the labour ... More >>
One Year On, NZ Appeals For Release Of Phillip Mehrtens
Monday, 5 February 2024, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appealed to those holding New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens in remote Papua, Indonesia, to release him immediately. Phillip Mehrtens was taken hostage a year ago on 7 February in Paro, Papua, while providing ... More >>
Christopher Luxon – Waitangi Speech
Monday, 5 February 2024, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you Ngā Puhi, Te Tai Tokerau iwi and the Waitangi National Trust for once again hosting these ceremonies commemorating the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. More >>
Ministers Reaffirm Pacific Connections This Week
Monday, 5 February 2024, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Health Minister and Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti are reaffirming the importance of New Zealand’s connections to the Pacific by visiting Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa this week. “New Zealand enjoys ... More >>
Government Awards Primary Sector Scholarships To Students
Monday, 5 February 2024, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Six university students studying agriculture and science have been awarded scholarships as part of the coalition Government’s efforts to boost on-the-ground support for farmers and growers. More >>
High Court Judge Appointed
Friday, 2 February 2024, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996. From 1996 to ... More >>
New Zealand Provides Further Humanitarian Support To Gaza And The West Bank
Friday, 2 February 2024, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand is providing a further $5 million to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling,” ... More >>
