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New Zealand Gets AAA Credit Rating From S&P
Friday, 8 September 2023, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Standard and Poor’s is the latest independent credit rating agency to endorse the Government’s economic management in the face of a deteriorating global economy. S&P affirmed New Zealand’s long term local currency rating at AAA and foreign ... More >>
Govt Confirms Additional Support For Enabling Good Lives
Friday, 8 September 2023, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed $73.7 million over the next four years and a further $40.5m in outyears to continue to transform the disability support system, Minister for Disability Issues Priyanca Radhakrishnan has announced. More >>
NZ’s Biggest Ever Emissions Reduction Project Hits Milestone
Friday, 8 September 2023, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is on track to have greener steel as soon as 2026 with New Zealand Steel’s electric arc furnace project reaching a major milestone today. More >>
50,000 Charges Laid In Crack Down On Gangs
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Ginny Andersen Minister of Police Police Minister Ginny Andersen has today congratulated Police in their efforts to crack down on gangs, after laying 50,000 charges against gang members and their associates through the hugely successful Operation Cobalt. ... More >>
New Intensive Turnaround Programme Launched To Break The Cycle Of Offending
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The next phase of the Government’s response to youth crime is underway, with an intensive programme for the country’s most prolific young offenders launched today in Auckland, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis said. The programme, announced by ... More >>
Ngā Iwi O Taranaki And The Crown Sign Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Deed
Friday, 1 September 2023, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngā Iwi o Taranaki and the Crown have signed the Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Deed named Te Ruruku Pūtakerongo, at Owae marae, Waitara today. More >>
Game Development Rebate To Strengthen Emerging Industry
Friday, 1 September 2023, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has finalised the design of the Game Development Sector Rebate scheme, following a constructive period of consultation with the sector, Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, Ginny Andersen announced today. “We received ... More >>
Govt To Support Nelson Recovery From Weather Event
Friday, 1 September 2023, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Nelson homeowners severely impacted by the extreme weather event of August 2022 will be able to access Government support, including a buyout deal for their damaged homes, subject to agreement from Nelson City Council. More >>
Enforcing Fair Conditions For Supermarket Suppliers
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:42 am | New Zealand Government
New supply code prohibits abuse of power by supermarkets over suppliers Supermarket duopoly must pay on time and treat suppliers fairly Penalties include the greater of 3% of turnover or $3 million for breaches of new code Grocery Commission to act ... More >>
Legislation To Support Fair Deals For Online News Content Heads To Parliament
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Willie Jackson Minister for Broadcasting and Media The Government is introducing a scheme to support New Zealand media companies in their bid to get fair deals from big online tech companies when their news content is shared online. “After announcing ... More >>
Funding Review, Pay Parity Increase, And Changes To Home-based Funding Conditions Confirmed For Early Learning Sector
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed a raft of early learning funding changes to boost teacher pay, address systemic issues in the ECE funding model, and to support the home-based sector, Associate Education Minister Jo Luxton announced today. More >>
Legislation To Support Fair Deals For Online News Content Heads To Parliament
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is introducing a scheme to support New Zealand media companies in their bid to get fair deals from big online tech companies when their news content is shared online. “After announcing the Government’s intention to legislate in ... More >>
Improving 111 Responses For People In Mental Distress
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced its commitment to roll out a national multi-agency approach to better respond to 111 calls for people experiencing mental distress. More >>
Next Steps Taken To Protect Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government moved to protect the Hauraki Gulf for future generations today with the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill passing its first reading, Conservation Minister Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
NZ And India Progress Economic Partnership
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s relationship with India took a significant step forward during Trade and Export Growth and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor’s three-day visit to New Delhi. More >>
Bill To Lower Local Election Voting Age Goes To Select Committee
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Government
In response to a Supreme Court Declaration of Inconsistency, the Government has introduced a Bill that lowers the voting age for local government elections from 18 to 16. The Bill has passed its first reading and will be further considered in ... More >>
Fitch Affirms NZ AA+ Credit Rating
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s prudent and responsible financial management has been acknowledged by the credit rating agency Fitch. Fitch affirmed New Zealand’s long term foreign and local currency ratings at AA+ with a stable outlook. It follows Moody’s annual ... More >>
Bottom-trawling Ban For Most Of Hauraki Gulf
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 7:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour Government will ban bottom fishing from the vast bulk of the Hauraki Gulf as part of its plan to better protect the 1.2-million-hectare marine park for future generations, with public consultation opening tomorrow. Options announced ... More >>
Government Tightens Belt And Clamps Down On Spending On Consultants And Contractors
Monday, 28 August 2023, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
In the face of a deteriorating global economy and tax revenue failing to meet Treasury’s forecasts, the Government is requiring public agencies to find permanent savings including through cutting back on contractors. It is also reducing future budget ... More >>
New Residence Pathway For Special Ukraine Visa Holders Settled In New Zealand
Saturday, 26 August 2023, 6:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Government continues to support those who have fled the illegal war in Ukraine with the announcement of a new residence pathway for Special Ukraine Visa holders. “Many of those who sought safety here in New Zealand would never have anticipated ... More >>
