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Minister Commends Dedication Of Wing 371
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Mark Mitchell joined Police Commissioner Andrew Coster and Wing Patron Dame Therese Walsh to applaud graduating Police Wing 371. “I was proud to join and celebrate the recruits from Wing 371. They have worked hard and shown they ... More >>
Government Takes First Steps Towards Pragmatic And Sensible Freshwater Rules
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to replace the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM), Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard said. “The existing National ... More >>
Economic Repair Job Underway
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Data released today, showing GDP declined by 0.3 per cent in the September quarter, suggests economic conditions remain challenging, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Today’s data confirms what Kiwis already know: New Zealand’s economy is under ... More >>
Health Survey Reinforces Need For Urgent Action
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s New Zealand Health Survey results underline just how badly an urgent change in direction for health is required, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. The New Zealand Health Survey is an annual snapshot of key metrics. The 2023 findings released ... More >>
Government To Repeal Three Waters Legislation
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will restore council ownership and control of water assets to give much needed clarity to the local government sector by repealing and replacing Labour’s controversial Three Waters legislation, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says. ... More >>
Milestone Reached On Repeal Of Fair Pay Agreements Legislation
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation to repeal Fair Pay Agreements passed its third reading in Parliament today, achieving an early milestone in the Government’s 100-day plan. “We have moved quickly, as the public expects us to do, to implement one of our 100-day priorities ... More >>
Forecasts Show Mid-to-long Term Optimism For Food And Fibre Sector
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
The latest forecast from the Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report released today shows a forecast dip in export revenue, reaching $54.3 billion in the year to 30 June 2024, but that mid-to-long forecasts remain strong, Agriculture ... More >>
Government Renews RBNZ Focus On Inflation
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
With Parliament now having passed the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (Economic Objective) Amendment Bill, the coalition Government has met its 100-Day commitment to return the Reserve Bank to a single focus on inflation, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. ... More >>
Grants Recognise Trailblazing Innovators
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Judith Collins has today announced $21.4 million in co-funded grants to businesses set to forge innovation pathways. The first Ārohia Innovation Trailblazer grants are part of a new Callaghan Innovation ... More >>
Additional Ferry Funding Request Declined
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government has declined a KiwiRail request to contribute significant additional funding to address cost escalations in the project to replace the InterIslander ferry fleet, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. KiwiRail had requested an additional ... More >>
Joint Statement From The Prime Ministers Of Australia, Canada And New Zealand
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Australia, Canada, and New Zealand mourn every Israeli and Palestinian innocent life which has been lost in this conflict and express our condolences to all families and communities affected by the violence. We unequivocally condemn Hamas’ terror ... More >>
Better Data Reporting With New Price Indexes
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
The new Selected Price Indexes (SPI) from Stats NZ replaces and expands upon previous indexes, offering essential price data at more regular intervals. “Covering 45 per cent of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket of goods, the Selected Price Index ... More >>
Climate Change Commission’s Advice Welcomed
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has welcomed the Climate Change Commission’s advice on the second emissions reduction plan. “This Government will take the actions required to deliver our climate change targets,” Mr Watts says. “We will now ... More >>
Violent Incidents In Youth Justice Facilities No Longer Tolerated
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Assaults and unlawful behaviour within Oranga Tamariki’s youth justice facilities are unacceptable and offenders should receive proper consequences for their actions, Minister for Children Karen Chhour says. “Last night a fight broke out in the Muriwai ... More >>
Government Changes Speed Limit Rules
Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is amending speed limit rules as part of its commitment to stop blanket speed limit reductions, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “Speed limits have been reduced using a blanket approach across many parts of the country under the ... More >>
Extending 90-day Trial Periods To All Employers
Monday, 11 December 2023, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is delivering on its commitment to extend the availability of 90-day trial periods to all employers. “Extending 90-day trial periods to all employers gives businesses the confidence to hire new people and increases workplace flexibility,” ... More >>
First Step To Flexible Labour Market
Monday, 11 December 2023, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is delivering on its commitment to repeal the Fair Pay Agreement legislation by Christmas 2023. “We are moving quickly to remove this legislation before any fair pay agreements are finalised and the negative impacts are felt by ... More >>
Ministers Visit Hawke’s Bay To Grasp Recovery Needs
Friday, 8 December 2023, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Cyclone Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Transport and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown, to meet leaders of cyclone and flood-affected regions in the Hawke’s Bay. The visit reinforced the coalition ... More >>
Ministers Visit Hawke’s Bay To Grasp Recovery Needs
Friday, 8 December 2023, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Cyclone Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Transport and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown, to meet leaders of cyclone and flood-affected regions in the Hawke’s Bay. The visit reinforced the coalition ... More >>
New Zealand Condemns Malicious Cyber Activity
Friday, 8 December 2023, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has joined the UK and other partners in condemning malicious cyber activity conducted by the Russian Government, Minister Responsible for the Government Communications Security Bureau Judith Collins says. The statement follows the UK’s attribution ... More >>
