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Govt Welcomes Auckland Council Update On Cyclone Affected Properties
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming the Auckland Council’s initial engagement with property owners affected by extreme weather events earlier this year. “Today’s announcement by Auckland Council is a useful initial step for affected property owners on the ... More >>
Therapeutic Products Bill Reduces Regulation Of Small-scale Producers, To Exclude Rongoā
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Plans to exempt many small-scale Natural Health Product (NHP) manufacturers and rongoā practitioners from regulation under the Therapeutic Products Bill have been announced by Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall and Associate Minister of Health (Māori Health) ... More >>
New Roadmap To Tackle Rheumatic Fever
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
A five-year focus on tackling rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease has been announced by Associate Health Minister Barbara Edmonds. The Rheumatic Fever Roadmap 2023 – 2028 launched in Ōtara today will help prevent, identify and manage ... More >>
Strong Migration Numbers Show Rebalance Is Working
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The continued growth in net migration shows the Government’s immigration rebalance is striking the right balance as we tackle labour shortages, Immigration Minister Michael Wood said. “We know many industries have been calling out for ... More >>
Defence Minister To Meet With Fiji Counterpart In Suva
Monday, 12 June 2023, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Andrew Little departs for Suva tomorrow to meet with his Fiji counterpart, Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua, to further strengthen the relationship between both countries. “New Zealand and Fiji have a strong defence ... More >>
Public Feedback Wanted On Improvements Of Building Consent System
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The next step in improvements to the building consent system gets underway with the sector and public encouraged to have their say on how it could be improved, Minister for Building and Construction Dr Megan Woods says. “Following last year’s consultation, ... More >>
NZ Well Placed As Economy Affects Govt Books
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government books are reflecting a further moderation in economic activity, although New Zealand is well placed to face the challenges of living costs, recent extreme weather and a subdued global economy. More >>
Govt Wishes Special Olympics Team Well
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson and Disability Issues Minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan have wished the 39-strong New Zealand Special Olympics squad heading to Berlin the best of luck. More >>
Primary Teachers' Top Base Salary Step To Rise To $100,000
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Primary teachers have agreed to the Government’s pay offer which will see the top base salary step rise to $100,000 by December next year. More >>
SH25A Bridge Construction To Get Underway In Next Fortnight
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Kiri Allan has announced the construction plan for the bridge on State Highway 25A that will reconnect the Coromandel peninsula, bringing more certainty to the region’s recovery efforts. More >>
New Moves To Curb Youth Vaping
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to reduce the number of young people taking up vaping, Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced. “Too many young people are vaping, which is why we’re making a number of moves to stop that happening,” ... More >>
Fiji Prime Minister Rabuka To Visit New Zealand
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. “Prime Minister Rabuka officially visited New Zealand in 1998, over 25 years ago, and we look forward to welcoming him here once again,” ... More >>
Minister Of State To Drive Māori Export Growth Abroad
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Rino Tirikatene will travel to Singapore today, to meet with Singaporean counterparts, promote business investment for wāhine entrepreneurs, and explore investment opportunities for Māori land-based aquaculture. More >>
Sports Stars And Administrators Honoured
Monday, 5 June 2023, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List 2023 includes sporting stars and administrators who reflect the best of New Zealand’s sporting community. Sir Wayne Smith has been knighted for services to rugby. Sir Wayne was Assistant Coach of the ... More >>
King’s Birthday Honours Recognise Strength Of Service To NZ
Monday, 5 June 2023, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The strength and diversity of service in New Zealand is a standout feature of today’s King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours list, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said. “Each of today’s 182 recipients has contributed individually to our country. ... More >>
Sports Stars And Administrators Honoured
Monday, 5 June 2023, 5:57 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister for Sport and Recreation The King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List 2023 includes sporting stars and administrators who reflect the best of New Zealand’s sporting community. Sir Wayne Smith has been knighted ... More >>
Kapa Haka Rangatira Amongst Those Honoured On King’s Birthday
Monday, 5 June 2023, 5:53 am | New Zealand Government
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa taki tini ‘My success is not mine alone, but that of the people” The King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours list 2023 celebrates Māori from all walks of life, reflecting the achievements of those ... More >>
King’s Birthday Honours Recognise Strength Of Service To NZ
Monday, 5 June 2023, 5:52 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Chris HipkinsPrime Minister The strength and diversity of service in New Zealand is a standout feature of today’s King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours list, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said. “Each of today’s 182 recipients has ... More >>
Closer Defence Cooperation Between New Zealand And Japan
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Japan have signed a statement of intent for closer defence cooperation between the two Pacific regional partners. Andrew Little and H. E. Yasukazu Hamada met to sign the ‘ Statement of Intent on Defence ... More >>
Speech To The IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2023 By The Honourable Andrew Little MP, New Zealand Minister Of Defence
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister of Defence New Zealand’s most recent defence assessment identified climate change and geostrategic competition as the two greatest security challenges to our place in the South Pacific. To the first issue, partners engaging ... More >>
