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Government Supporting More Onshore Wood Processing
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Unlocking the potential of the wood processing sector, growing our economy and contributing to New Zealand’s climate change response is the aim of a new fund announced by Forestry Minister Peeni Henare today. Speaking at the Wood Processers and Manufacturers ... More >>
IRD High Wealth Individuals Research Project Launch
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister of Revenue Victoria University, Old Government Building, Lecture Theatre 1 Good afternoon. This time last year, I gave a speech about shining a light on unfairness in our tax system. There, I spoke about two key projects underway ... More >>
IRD Report Shows Wealthy NZers Pay Much Lower Tax Rates Than Other Earners
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue research released today reveals a large differential between the tax rates ordinary New Zealanders pay on their full income compared with the super-wealthy, Revenue Minister David Parker says. “This internationally ground-breaking research ... More >>
Ngāti Kahungunu And Oranga Tamariki Launch Bespoke Partnership
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
A new iwi-led plan to transform the way tamariki and whānau in Te Matau a Māui (Hawkes Bay) are supported was officially launched at Waipatu Marae today by Minister for Children Kelvin Davis. More >>
Honouring Our Veterans This Anzac Day
Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 5:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Veterans Meka Whaitiri is encouraging all New Zealanders to find a way to mark Anzac Day this year. “Anzac Day commemorates all those who have served, and those who continue to do so,” Meka Whaitiri said. “Today is a day of reflection ... More >>
Visit Celebrates Close Bonds Between New Zealand And Australia
Sunday, 23 April 2023, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Chris Hipkins Prime Minister Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has concluded his visit to Brisbane today, after participating in an Australian citizenship ceremony marking a new direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders living in Australia. ... More >>
Historic Day For Kiwis Living In Australia; Citizens Rights Restored
Saturday, 22 April 2023, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has welcomed Australia’s historic decision to provide a new direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders living in Australia, saying it will bring the two countries closer together. Australian Prime Minister Albanese ... More >>
Practical Changes Give Victims More Rights And Support In Justice System
Friday, 21 April 2023, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its promise to improve victims’ experiences in the courts and wider justice system, Justice Minister Kiri Allan announced today. More >>
Govt More Than Doubles Support For Victims Of Retail Crime
Friday, 21 April 2023, 8:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is making sure retailers can continue to get support for security and safety measures, by more than doubling the investment into the retail crime prevention programme, Police Minister Ginny Andersen announced today. More >>
Early Learners To Benefit From ‘life Skills’ Programme
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing in our littlest learners by making sure they start off their lives with the skills they need to help them succeed in their schooling and adult lives, Under-Secretary for Education Jo Luxton said today. More >>
Government Joins Forces To Boost Pacific Climate Action
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand will boost and accelerate climate action across the Pacific, through a significant new partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC) supporting its Climate Change Flagship programme. “Climate change knows no borders, it’s ... More >>
Govt Takes More Action To Reduce Carbon Emissions
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is partnering with 15 more businesses to stop burning fossil fuels, resulting in the equivalent of taking 14,200 cars off the road, Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods has announced. The latest round of Government Investment ... More >>
Inflation Lower Than Expected But Cyclone Gabrielle Keeps Prices Elevated
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Inflation has come in lower than all market expectations but the Government is still focussed on bringing it down further and helping kiwis with the cost of living. Stats NZ reported the Consumer Price Index was lower than expected at 1.2 percent in the ... More >>
Government to enable faster roll out of renewable electricity under the RMA
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 5:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will ensure that the national significance of renewable electricity is given more weight in RMA decision-making, says Environment Minister David Parker. “We need to rapidly expand our renewable energy infrastructure in order to meet ... More >>
New Maths And Literacy Assessment Prioritised As Other NCEA Changes Slowed
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is prioritising maths and literacy learning by introducing new assessments from next year, while shifting the timeframes of other changes to NCEA and the national curriculum, Education Minister Jan Tinetti said today. This follows feedback from ... More >>
NZ Signals Interest In Hosting 2034 Commonwealth Games
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming interest by the New Zealand Olympic Committee in hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games. More >>
Government Reaffirms 55-year Partnership With University Of The South Pacific
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Today Aotearoa New Zealand and the University of the South Pacific (USP) underlined the need for a shared Pacific future, announcing a new ten-year partnership to support the long-term success of a critical regional institution. Deputy Prime Minister and ... More >>
NZ And UK Foreign Minister To Jointly Meet With Samoan Leaders
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to Samoa today, for bilateral meetings in Apia with the Government of Samoa. Nanaia Mahuta will be joined in Samoa by the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development ... More >>
Defence Minister To Attend Anzac Day Commemorations At Gallipoli
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Andrew Little departs today to attend Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli in Türkiye. “It has now been 108 years since the ANZAC Corps landings during the First World War. Of the 17,000 Kiwi soldiers who fought, almost 5,000 ... More >>
Government Hits Major Rural Connectivity Milestone
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has hit another major milestone in improving connectivity for rural and remote households and businesses, as 400 mobile towers have now been delivered by the Rural Connectivity Group (RCG), Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications ... More >>
