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Government Investment Delivers 26 Upgraded Fire Stations
Saturday, 29 July 2023, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Barbara Edmonds Minister of Internal Affairs Communities around New Zealand are safer, with 26 fire stations having now been successfully upgraded or rebuilt, providing a boost for regional economies and a key emergency service, Minister of ... More >>
Women And Girls In Sport Strategy Showing Results With Improved Media Coverage
Friday, 28 July 2023, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
2022 was another year of positive change in visibility of women in sport with a further jump in the coverage of female athletes and teams in news media. More >>
Govt Prescribes Daylight Disinfectant To Modern Slavery
Friday, 28 July 2023, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is working alongside business to deliver on its commitment to address modern slavery by introducing new legislation that requires organisations and businesses to be transparent about their operations and supply chains through a new public register. ... More >>
$73m For Nelson Hospital Redevelopment
Friday, 28 July 2023, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall today announced funding of $73 million for the first tranche of a major redevelopment of Nelson Hospital. “This Government funding will enable work to progress on plans for a new acute services and inpatient building ... More >>
Foreign Minister Meets US Secretary Of State
Thursday, 27 July 2023, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Wellington this morning. More >>
PMs Hipkins And Albanese Celebrate Close Ties And Focus On The Future
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Wellington today for their first annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders Meeting. The meeting took place as the countries celebrate the 40th anniversary of Closer ... More >>
Government To Review Weather Forecasting System
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has commissioned a review of New Zealand’s weather forecasting system, State Owned Enterprises Minister Duncan Webb says. More >>
Government Strengthens Cyber Security
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
A lead operational agency will be established to strengthen cyber security readiness and response as well as make it easier for people and organisations to get help, Minister for the Public Service Andrew Little says. More >>
Reallocation Of Ministerial Portfolios
Monday, 24 July 2023, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the reallocation of Kiri Allan’s ministerial portfolios, promoting newer Ministers who have demonstrated promise. “Ginny Andersen will become the Minister of Justice,” Chris Hipkins said. “Aligning the Justice ... More >>
Reallocation Of Ministerial Portfolios
Monday, 24 July 2023, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the reallocation of Kiri Allan’s ministerial portfolios, promoting newer Ministers who have demonstrated promise. “Ginny Andersen will become the Minister of Justice,” Chris Hipkins said. “Aligning the Justice ... More >>
Prime Minister’s Statement On Kiri Allan
Monday, 24 July 2023, 8:00 am | New Zealand Government
Shortly after 9.00pm last night Kiri Allan was involved in a car crash on Evans Bay Parade in Wellington. She was taken into custody and held in the Wellington Central Police station. More >>
Government Helps To Unlock The Doors Of St James Theatre
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has committed to doing its part to support the restoration and revival of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s much loved, nationally significant, and historic St James Theatre, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni announced ... More >>
Historic Win For Football Ferns Kicks Off World Cup
Friday, 21 July 2023, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated the Football Ferns on an inspirational performance at last night’s opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. More >>
Historic Win For Football Ferns Kicks Off World Cup
Friday, 21 July 2023, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated the Football Ferns on an inspirational performance at last night’s opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. More >>
Statement From The Governor-General Regarding The Shooting Incident In Auckland
Thursday, 20 July 2023, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
"I was deeply shocked to learn of the shooting incident in Auckland this morning. My husband and I extend our sincerest sympathy to the families of the victims. Successive Governors-General have had close relationships with NZ Police, and we admire their ... More >>
Statement From Prime Minister Chris Hipkins
Thursday, 20 July 2023, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Kia ora koutou This morning at 7.23am a witness called Police to report witnessing a man with a gun shooting in central Auckland at a building on lower Queen Street. At 7.34am Police arrived on the scene and the Armed Offenders Squad was there four ... More >>
Inspector-General Of Defence To Be Established
Thursday, 20 July 2023, 6:04 am | New Zealand Government
An office for an Independent Inspector-General of Defence will be established in Aotearoa New Zealand, following the passing of the Inspector-General of Defence Bill in Parliament. “This is the final step towards the fulfilment of the recommendations ... More >>
Government Acts To Reduce Financial Stress For Small Businesses
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 7:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Business Payment Practices Bill, which will reduce the stress and costs to small businesses of long payment wait times, passed its third reading today. “This new transparency regime will encourage larger businesses to improve ... More >>
Backing The All Blacks: Businesses Can Open Longer For Rugby World Cup
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting communities and hospitality businesses to get behind the men’s Rugby World Cup later this year, Justice Minister Kiri Allan says. The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2023 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment ... More >>
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Kicks Off
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The biggest sporting event New Zealand has ever hosted is getting underway, with the Football Ferns facing Norway at the opening match at Eden Park tomorrow night. “Tomorrow’s game marks the beginning of the month-long tournament being co-hosted ... More >>
