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New Law Enhances Safety And Security In The Aviation Sector
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has passed new legislation that ensures New Zealand’s civil aviation rules are fit for purpose in the 21st century, Associate Transport Minister Kiri Allan says. More >>
Coroners Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill aimed at helping to reduce delays in the coronial jurisdiction passed its third reading today. The Coroners Amendment Bill will, amongst other things, establish new coronial positions, known as Associate Coroners, who will be able to perform ... More >>
Government Takes Next Step To Lift Artists’ Incomes
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is introducing a scheme which will lift incomes for artists, support them beyond the current spike in cost of living and ensure they are properly recognised for their contribution to New Zealand’s economy and culture. “In line with New ... More >>
600 More Workers To Support Recovery
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Recovery Visa to help bring in additional migrant workers to support cyclone and flooding recovery has attracted over 600 successful applicants within its first month. “The Government is moving quickly to support businesses bring in the workers ... More >>
Major Investment To Support The Safety Of Frontline Police And Communities
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is backing Police and making communities safer with the roll-out of state-of-the-art tools and training to frontline staff, Police Minister Ginny Andersen said today. More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister Talks To The Vanuatu Government On Pacific Issues
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to Vanuatu today, announcing that Aotearoa New Zealand will provide further relief and recovery assistance there, following the recent destruction caused by Cyclones Judy and Kevin. More >>
Further Laws Passed To Keep Communities Safe From Gang Offending
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has provided Police with more tools to crack down on gang offending with the passing of new legislation today which will further improve public safety, Justice Minister Kiri Allan says. More >>
Standard Kerbside Recycling Part Of New Era For Waste System
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
The Government today announced far-reaching changes to the way we make, use, recycle and dispose of waste, ushering in a new era for New Zealand’s waste system. More >>
New Laws Will Crack Down On Gang Profits And Criminal Assets
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 7:24 pm | New Zealand Government
New legislation passed by the Government today will make it harder for gangs and their leaders to benefit financially from crime that causes considerable harm in our communities, Minister of Justice Kiri Allan says. Since the Criminal Proceeds ... More >>
Green Investment Fund Delivers On Climate Action
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 7:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A major investment by Government-owned New Zealand Green Investment Finance towards electrifying the public bus fleet is being welcomed by Climate Change Minister James Shaw. “Today’s announcement that NZGIF has signed a $50 million financing deal More >>
Law Levels Playing Field For Low-emissions Commuting
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
A law passed by Parliament today exempts employers from paying fringe benefit tax on certain low emission commuting options they provide or subsidise for their staff. More >>
Duty Relief For Cyclone-affected Businesses
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Further assistance is now available to businesses impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, with Customs able to offer payment plans and to remit late-payments, Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has announced. “This is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment ... More >>
Amendments To Mass Arrivals Legislation
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is making procedural changes to the Immigration Act to ensure that 2013 amendments operate as Parliament intended. The Government is also introducing a new community management approach for asylum seekers. “While it’s unlikely ... More >>
Progress On Public Service Pay Adjustment
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government welcomes progress on public sector pay adjustment (PSPA) agreements, and the release of the updated public service pay guidance by the Public Service Commission today, Minister for the Public Service Andrew Little says. More >>
Crown apology to Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua
Saturday, 25 March 2023, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has delivered the Crown apology to Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua for its historic breaches of Te Tiriti of Waitangi today. The ceremony was held at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton, ... More >>
Minister Of Foreign Affairs Meets With Chinese Counterpart
Saturday, 25 March 2023, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta has concluded her visit to China, the first by a New Zealand Foreign Minister since 2018. The Minister met her counterpart, newly appointed State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Qin Gang, who also ... More >>
New Project Set To Supercharge Ocean Economy In Nelson Tasman
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Government-backed project will help ocean-related businesses in the Nelson Tasman region to accelerate their growth and boost jobs. “The Nelson Tasman region is home to more than 400 blue economy businesses, accounting for more than 30 percent ... More >>
National’s Education Policy: Where’s The Funding?
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
After three years of COVID-19 disruptions schools are finally settling down and National want to throw that all in the air with major disruption to learning and underinvestment. More >>
Free Programme To Help Older Entrepreneurs And Inventors
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
People aged over 50 with innovative business ideas will now be able to receive support to advance their ideas to the next stage of development, Minister for Seniors Ginny Andersen said today. “Seniors have some great entrepreneurial ideas, and this programme ... More >>
Fewer Businesses Report Damage Due To ICT Attacks
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Six percent of businesses experienced a direct ICT security attack resulting in loss or damage in the last two financial years, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The percentage of businesses that reported loss or damage from information ... More >>
