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Availability Of 90-day Trials Extended
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has delivered on its commitment to extend the availability of 90-day trials to all businesses, passing the Employment Relations (Trial Periods) Amendment Bill in Parliament today. “Extending the availability of 90-day trials is a commitment ... More >>
$50 Million To Lift Immunisation Rates
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced a two-year $50 million package to help Māori health providers lift immunisation rates. Launching the programme in Porirua today, Dr Reti says low immunisation rates put tamariki at particular risk of life ... More >>
NBA And SPA Successfully Repealed
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliament has passed legislation repealing the Natural and Built Environment Act and the Spatial Planning Act as part of the Government’s 100-day plan, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>
Strengthening Fiscal Responsibility Rules
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will bring in more transparent and responsible fiscal management in the wake of the unacceptable approach of the previous Government, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Mini Budget 2023: First Steps For Tax And Income Relief Announced
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Nicola Willis today announced time-critical tax and benefit changes together with a commitment to delivering further income tax relief in Budget 2024. More >>
Economic Repair Job Begins
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is taking immediate steps to strengthen New Zealand’s fragile economy, deliver cost of living relief and restore responsibility to the management of public finances, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Fiscal Repair Job Underway
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is taking decisive action to repair the Government books and support income tax relief in next year’s Budget, says Finance Minister Nicola Willis. “Government spending is expected to have increased by around 80% between ... More >>
Judicial Appointments Announced
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Judith Collins KC today announced six judicial appointments, including that of the Honourable Justice Forrest Miller as a Judge of the Supreme Court. The Honourable Justice Susan Thomas, the Honourable Justice Rebecca Ellis and the Honourable ... More >>
Low School Attendance Rates Disappointing
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Data released today for Term 3 2023 show that despite the previous government’s hollow promises of bold actions, New Zealand school attendance rates remain abysmal. Education Minister Erica Stanford says it is incredibly disappointing to see only ... More >>
Crown Observer To Be Appointed To Health New Zealand
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti is appointing a Crown observer to Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora, citing significant ongoing challenges around the 2022 health reforms. More >>
First Steps Of 100-day Plan For Education: Removing Distractions And Teaching The Basics Brilliantly
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Today the Government has introduced changes to ensure all children get a world-leading education, with all primary and intermediate students to be taught an average of one hour a day of each of reading, writing and maths and the distraction of cellphones More >>
Government Introduces Taxation Principles Reporting Act Repeal Bill
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
The government is today introducing and progressing under urgency a Bill to repeal the Taxation Principles Reporting Act 2023, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
Independent Review Into Kāinga Ora Announced
Monday, 18 December 2023, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced an independent review into Kāinga Ora, fulfilling another of its first 100-day plan commitments. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has today announced an independent review into Kāinga Ora’s financial situation, procurement, ... More >>
Prime Minister To Travel To Australia
Monday, 18 December 2023, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Sydney on 20 December to meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “Prime Minister Albanese was one of the first international leaders I spoke with after the election, and I’m looking ... More >>
Trade Minister Travels To India And Singapore To Advance Key Relationships
Monday, 18 December 2023, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay will make his first overseas visit to India and Singapore to meet with his trade counterparts and to advance New Zealand’s relationships. “India and Singapore are two key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, and I look ... More >>
Ministers, Mayor and Chair agree to end Let’s Get Wellington Moving
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government, Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council have agreed in principle to dissolve Let’s Get Wellington Moving. Central government will build and fund the Basin Reserve upgrade and second Mt Victoria tunnel, creating ... More >>
New Zealand Accepts Vice Chair Role At The Upcoming World Trade Organisation
Friday, 15 December 2023, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay has accepted the role of Vice Chair for the World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi next year. More >>
Attorney-General Appointed King’s Counsel
Friday, 15 December 2023, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today the appointment of Attorney-General, Hon Judith Collins, as King’s Counsel. “It is appropriate that the Attorney-General, as the senior law officer of the Crown, be appointed as King’s Counsel. This appointment ... More >>
New Zealand Green Building Council Speech
Friday, 15 December 2023, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Kia Ora, good evening and thank you for the introduction. And thank you for having me here tonight at your launch of the Practical Guide to Upfront Carbon and to learn from the success of Argosy Property and BECA on their award-winning project, 8 Willis ... More >>
Bill To Repeal ‘Ute Tax’ Passed
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has passed legislation repealing the ‘Ute Tax’ and Clean Car Discount for all vehicles registered after 31 December 2023. “The National-ACT coalition agreement made scrapping the ‘Ute Tax’ a priority of our 100-day plan ... More >>
