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Graduate Vets Get Financial Boost To Work In Rural Communities
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Voluntary Bonding Scheme (VBS) for Veterinarians continues to deliver more vets to work across rural New Zealand, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Thirty-three graduate vets have been accepted into the longstanding Voluntary Bonding Scheme for ... More >>
Increasing Flood Resilience Across The Wairarapa
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Flood resilience across the Wairarapa will be increased thanks to the Government’s commitment of more than $8 million across five projects. “Today, I am visiting the Wairarapa as part of the Government’s 100-day plan to meet with community representatives ... More >>
Inflation Decline Welcome But More To Do
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the decline in the inflation rate but says there is still more to do. Stats NZ reported today that prices rose 4.7 per cent in the year to December, the smallest annual increase in more than two years. ... More >>
New Zealand Deploying NZDF Team To Protect Red Sea Shipping
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is deploying a six-member Defence Force team to the Middle East region to uphold maritime security in the Red Sea, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “Houthi attacks against commercial and naval shipping are illegal, unacceptable ... More >>
Trade Minister Travels To Geneva And Dubai
Monday, 22 January 2024, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay to visit the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Following his appointment as a WTO Vice Chair, Mr McClay is traveling to prepare for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the WTO, ... More >>
Minister Formally Requests Water Information From Councils
Friday, 19 January 2024, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Local Government Simeon Brown has written to Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau and Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy to formally request further information on how these councils are addressing water leakage and water shortage issues. “The ... More >>
Unacceptable Number Of Empty Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities Homes
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
The number of new social houses sitting vacant across New Zealand is completely unacceptable, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “I was dismayed to learn that, as of late last year, the total number of vacant social homes in New Zealand was ... More >>
Benefit Numbers Show Scale Of Repair Job Ahead
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Benefit numbers released today paint a grim picture of the previous government’s economic mismanagement, Social Development and Employment Minister, Louise Upston says. More >>
Inaugural Women’s British And Irish Lions Tour To Kick Off
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
The inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions Tour will receive government funding to support matches played across New Zealand in September 2027, offering significant economic, social and cultural benefits to New Zealand, Sport and Recreation Minister ... More >>
Electric Vehicles To Pay Road User Charges
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is confirming that the exemption from road user charges (RUC) for owners of light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids will end from 1 April, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “Petrol tax and distance-based RUC ... More >>
Independent Electoral Review Final Report Released
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has today released the final report of the Independent Electoral Review. “The final report has over 140 recommendations that cover many aspects of parliamentary electoral laws,” says Mr Goldsmith. “This follows an ... More >>
Government Cancels Auckland Light Rail
Sunday, 14 January 2024, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government continues to deliver on its 100-day plan with the decision to cancel the Auckland Light Rail project. “Auckland Light Rail would have cost taxpayers $15 billion, with advice showing the cost could increase to $29.2 billion,” ... More >>
NZ Support For Strikes Against Houthis
Friday, 12 January 2024, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins KC today expressed New Zealand support for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea. “Today’s strikes support international security and ... More >>
Government Ends ‘Ute Tax’
Monday, 1 January 2024, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has ended the 'Ute Tax' and Clean Car Discount for all vehicles registered after 31 December 2023, marking a New Year's victory for taxpayers, farmers, and tradies. “Scrapping the 'Ute Tax' as part of the National-ACT coalition ... More >>
New Zealand Dairy Products Can Now Enter China Duty-free
Monday, 1 January 2024, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
All New Zealand dairy products are now able to enter China duty free, with the end of safeguard duties on milk powder starting, Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “In 2008, China agreed to remove all tariffs on dairy products in ... More >>
PM acknowledges life of Sir Michael Hardie Boys
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is saddened by the death yesterday of Sir Michael Hardie Boys, GNZM, GCMG, QSO, KStJ, PC. Mr Luxon paid tribute to Sir Michael’s distinguished life of service to New Zealand. “Sir Michael guided New Zealand into ... More >>
Independent Advice Sought On Ferry Service
Friday, 22 December 2023, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
An expert advisory group is being established to provide the coalition Government with independent advice and assurance on KiwiRail’s inter-island ferry service, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and State Owned Enterprises Minister Paul Goldsmith ... More >>
Financial Support For More Displaced Homeowners
Friday, 22 December 2023, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will extend financial support to more displaced homeowners affected by the severe weather events in late 2022 and early 2023, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. The extension will focus on people who are ... More >>
Govt Boosts ED Security To Keep Hospitals Safe
Friday, 22 December 2023, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition government is delivering a $5.7 million boost to emergency department security this summer, employing an extra 200 people (93 FTE) to keep hospital EDs safe. “Our government has listened to ED staff about the increased frequency of ... More >>
Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities Review Terms Of Reference Released
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has today released the Terms of Reference for the independent review into Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities. “These Terms of Reference, finalised in consultation with the Kāinga Ora Board, lay out the scope ... More >>
