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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 >>
Government Consults On Expanding COVID-19 Inquiry Terms Of Reference
Friday, 2 February 2024, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its commitment to enable public input into expanding the scope of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons, says Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden. “As committed to in both the ACT-National and ... More >>
Fast Track Consenting In The Fast Lane
Friday, 2 February 2024, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is progressing changes to resource management laws as part of its 100 Day Action Plan, with the first steps taken to establish a new fast-track consenting one-stop shop regime. More >>
Benefits Of Major Sporting Events Felt Long After Final Whistle
Friday, 2 February 2024, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
A new MBIE report on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ demonstrates how New Zealand receives enduring social, economic and sporting benefits from hosting major sporting events, says Sport and Recreation Minister Chris Bishop. More >>
Minimum Wage Set For Cautious Increase
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The adult minimum wage rate will increase by 2 per cent to $23.15 an hour from 1 April 2024, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today. “This Government is committed to striking the right balance between protecting ... More >>
Increased Security Improves ED Safety Over Summer
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Increasing the number of security staff in emergency departments (EDs) over the busy Christmas and New Year period improved the safety of both staff and patients, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. 200 additional security staff (93 FTEs) were ... More >>
Step Closer For European Union Free Trade Agreement
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has moved closer to ratifying the New Zealand – European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the First Reading of legislation to bring the Agreement into force being held in Parliament today. More >>
Continuing Support To Community Flood Resilience
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is contributing more than $15 million to support councils and communities to build flood resilience in three regions, following the 2023 severe weather events. “Last week I announced funding of just under $12 million for Wairarapa and Northland ... More >>
Government Strengthens NCEA Level 1 Rollout
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government has moved quickly to support teachers with the rollout of the new Level 1 NCEA standards, which the Labour Government rushed to implement, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “The previous Government implemented new ... More >>
Additional Supplies Of Free Rapid Antigen Tests Until June
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Additional supplies of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) will enable continued free testing for the public and health sector through to the end of June 2024, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced. “New Zealand’s current inventory of RATs ... More >>
NZ-Australia Work To Advance Space Science
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Space Minister Judith Collins is welcoming an agreement with Australia under which up to $6 million will be available to New Zealand researchers. The funding will be available from the Government’s Catalyst Fund to support New Zealand researchers ... More >>
Reducing Barriers For Financial Services
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will reform financial services regulations, ensuring clarity and cutting red tape for both institutions and Kiwis, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly announced at a Financial Services Council conference today. The reforms ... More >>
NZ-Australia Work To Advance Space Science
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government
Space Minister Judith Collins is welcoming an agreement with Australia under which up to $6 million will be available to New Zealand researchers. The funding will be available from the Government’s Catalyst Fund to support New Zealand researchers ... More >>
