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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 >>
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 >>
