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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 >>

Continued Progress On Reducing Poverty In Challenging Times

Thursday, 23 March 2023, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government

Measures taken by the Government during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shock have avoided more children falling into poverty according to official statistics released today. More >>

Government Investments Boost And Diversify Local Economies In Lower South Island

Thursday, 23 March 2023, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is continuing to invest in projects in the Central Otago District as part of an ongoing strategy to diversify its economy beyond tourism, Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan announced today. More >>

Government Future-proofs EV Charging

Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport Transport Minister Michael Wood has today launched the first national EV (electric vehicle) charging strategy, Charging Our Future, which includes plans to provide EV charging stations in almost every town ... More >>