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PM Congratulates Next United Kingdom PM
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 5:34 am | New Zealand Government
05 September Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated Liz Truss on her election as Conservative Party leader, and pending appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. “New Zealand has an exceptionally strong relationship with ... More >>
Aerospace Sector To Reach New Heights With Govt Strategy And Funding
Monday, 5 September 2022, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s aerospace sector will be strengthened with the launch of the Government’s new Aerospace Strategy at the inaugural New Zealand Aerospace Summit in Christchurch, with further financial support for the ambitions of the sector also announced. “We ... More >>
Police Given New Powers To Seize Criminal Assets
Monday, 5 September 2022, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing Police additional tools to seize the illicit assets of organised criminals, Justice Minister Kiri Allan announced today. More >>
Pathways To Make New Zealand Home Now Open
Monday, 5 September 2022, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its promise of a responsive and streamlined immigration system to help relieve workforce shortages while providing meaningful humanitarian support, Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced. From today, eligible skilled ... More >>
Foreign Minister To Visit Papua New Guinea
Friday, 2 September 2022, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta departs for Papua New Guinea next week to engage kanohi ki te kanohi with partners and visit key development initiatives in the region. More >>
Govt Backs Scheme To Increase Tourism Workforce
Friday, 2 September 2022, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $2 million to support Go with Tourism, an initiative that connects jobseekers with employers, to help address the workforce shortage in the industry and accelerate economic recovery, Tourism Minister Stuart Nash announced ... More >>
Honouring Our Māori Language Champions, 50 Years On
Friday, 2 September 2022, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
A National Commemorative Event To Mark The 50th Anniversary Of The Māori Language Petition (Te Petihana) Being Presented Will Be Held At Parliament On 14 September. More >>
More Government Support For Flood-affected Marlborough Communities
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Marlborough communities hit by the recent heavy rain will receive a further $100,000 contribution to their Mayoral Relief Fund as part of the wider Government support for the region, Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty says. Kieran McAnulty ... More >>
Govt Expands Mana Ake To West Coast Kids
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
The Government continues to deliver on its promise to improve access to mental wellbeing services by expanding the school-based Mana Ake wellbeing programme to more than three thousand primary and intermediate school-aged children living on the West Coast. More >>
Motorcycle Awareness Month Launched At Parliament
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for ACC Willie Jackson marked the beginning of Motorcycle Awareness Month by a display of helmets on Parliament’s steps to represent the 50 rider lives lost on average each year on New Zealand’s roads. “One death on New Zealand roads ... More >>
Government Activates TAS Response For Nelson Tasman And Marlborough Flooding
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated to support people who’ve been displaced by the severe flooding and landslips in Nelson Tasman and Marlborough regions, Housing Minister Megan Woods has announced. “TAS is now ... More >>
Agreed Statement From Fire And Emergency NZ, NZ Professional Firefighters Union, And The Minister Of Internal Affairs
Wednesday, 31 August 2022, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jan Tinetti Minister for Internal Affairs On Tuesday 30th August Minister Tinetti brought Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) together to assist in finding a way forward in the current collective ... More >>
GST Proposal For KiwiSaver Fees Will Not Go Ahead
Wednesday, 31 August 2022, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will not proceed with a proposal to standardise the application of GST to fees and services of managed fund providers. Inland Revenue and Treasury advised this change be made to remove a loophole used by large financial companies, so they ... More >>
Coroners Amendment Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 31 August 2022, 5:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Coroners Amendment Bill has passed its first reading and will now be considered by Parliament’s Justice Committee. The Justice Committee will soon call for public submissions on the Bill. “The coronial system has long been under pressure, adding ... More >>
New Expectations To Empower Survivors Of National Disasters
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Government
New expectations for government agencies to better support families and communities affected by future national disasters Co-authored by survivors of Pike River, Aramoana, Cave Creek, the CTV Building, March 15th, Whakaari/White Island, forestry deaths, ... More >>
New Expectations To Empower Survivors Of National Disasters
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Government
New expectations for government agencies to better support families and communities affected by future national disasters Co-authored by survivors of Pike River, Aramoana, Cave Creek, the CTV Building, March 15th, Whakaari/White Island, forestry deaths, ... More >>
Tax Bill Removes FBT On Public Transport
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Public transport will be exempt from fringe benefit tax under proposals in an annual tax Bill introduced today. Revenue Minister David Parker said the exemption contained in the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022–23, Platform Economy, and Remedial ... More >>
Newly Appointed Whaikaha Chief Executive To Drive Progress For Disabled People
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Today the Minister for Disability Issues, Hon Poto Williams, welcomed Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission’s appointment of Paula Tesoriero MNZM as Chief Executive, Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People. “I’m delighted someone of this calibre, ... More >>
New Chairperson For The Human Rights Review Tribunal
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Sarah Eyre, of Wellington, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Associate Minister of Justice Aupito William Sio announced today. The Tribunal hears and determines appeals lodged under the Human Rights Act, ... More >>
Refinements Made To Cost Of Living Payment Screening Tests
Monday, 29 August 2022, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue is refining the screening tests for eligibility for the Cost of Living Payments ahead of the second payment being made from 1 September. More >>
