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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 >>
Disestablishment Of Te Pūkenga Begins
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 8:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has begun the process of disestablishing Te Pūkenga as part of its 100-day plan, Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills Penny Simmonds says. “I have started putting that plan into action and have met with the chair and chief ... More >>
Climate Change Minister To Attend COP28 In Dubai
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 8:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts will be leaving for Dubai today to attend COP28, the 28th annual UN climate summit, this week. Simon Watts says he will push for accelerated action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement, deliver New Zealand’s national ... More >>
New Zealand To Host 2024 Pacific Defence Meeting
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Judith Collins yesterday announced New Zealand will host next year’s South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM). “Having just returned from this year’s meeting in Nouméa, I witnessed first-hand the value of meeting with ... More >>
Study Shows Need To Remove Distractions In Class
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to lifting school achievement in the basics and that starts with removing distractions so young people can focus on their learning, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. The 2022 PISA results released this week found that ... More >>
PISA Results Show Urgent Need To Teach The Basics
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
With 2022 PISA results showing a decline in achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford is confident that the Coalition Government’s 100-day plan for education will improve outcomes for Kiwi kids. The 2022 PISA results show a significant decline ... More >>
New Zealand Needs A Strong And Stable ETS
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand needs a strong and stable Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) that is well placed for the future, after emission units failed to sell for the fourth and final auction of the year, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. At today’s auction, ... More >>
Collins Leaves For Pacific Defence Meeting
Monday, 4 December 2023, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Judith Collins today departed for New Caledonia to attend the 8th annual South Pacific Defence Ministers’ meeting (SPDMM). “This meeting is an excellent opportunity to meet face-to-face with my Pacific counterparts to discuss ... More >>
Working For Families Gets Cost Of Living Boost
Monday, 4 December 2023, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Putting more money in the pockets of hard-working families is a priority of this Coalition Government, starting with an increase to Working for Families, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “We are starting our 100-day plan with a laser focus on ... More >>
Lake Onslow Pumped Hydro Scheme Scrapped
Sunday, 3 December 2023, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has axed the $16 billion Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme championed by the previous government, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. “This hugely wasteful project was pouring money down the drain at a time when we need to be reining in ... More >>
Backing Our Kids To Learn The Basics
Friday, 1 December 2023, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Every child deserves a world-leading education, and the Coalition Government is making that a priority as part of its 100-day plan. Education Minister Erica Stanford says that will start with banning cellphone use at school and ensuring all primary ... More >>
Coalition Government Unveils 100-day Plan
Wednesday, 29 November 2023, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has laid out the Coalition Government’s plan for its first 100 days from today. “The last few years have been incredibly tough for so many New Zealanders. People have put their trust in National, ACT and NZ First ... More >>
National, ACT And New Zealand First To Deliver For All New Zealanders
Friday, 24 November 2023, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
The new coalition government of National, ACT and New Zealand First will be stable, effective and will deliver for all New Zealanders, National Leader and incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “Despite the challenging economic environment, ... More >>
