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Expectations Set For Improved Medicines Access
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
“My letter of expectations also makes it clear that I want Pharmac to work in partnership with consumers, clinicians, suppliers and the health sector to improve health outcomes for New Zealanders,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
Experts To Advise Minister On Oranga Tamariki
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board has been re-established by the Minister for Children, Karen Chhour. More >>
Regional Development Minister To Host Summits
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones will hold a series of nationwide summits to discuss regional priorities, aspirations and opportunities, with the first kicking off in Nelson on August 12. More >>
Government Delivers New School For Rolleston
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is addressing growing demands on South Canterbury’s school network, by delivering a new primary school in Rolleston, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>
New Speed Camera Signs To Improve Safety
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 7:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming the rollout of new speed camera signs for fixed speed cameras to encourage drivers to check their speeds, improving road safety and avoiding costly speeding tickets, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
New Zealand, Korea Strengthen Relationship
Monday, 15 July 2024, 7:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Korea was the first stop in Mr Peters’ visit to North East Asia. He will now be traveling to Japan. More >>
Investing For Future Growth In Tourism And Hospitality
Monday, 15 July 2024, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is moving forward with recommendations from the Tourism Data Leadership Group, beginning with establishing a Tourism Data Partnership Fund says Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey. More >>
4000 More Job Seekers To Get Case Managers
Monday, 15 July 2024, 8:11 am | New Zealand Government
A new over-the-phone employment case management service will see thousands more job seekers under the age of 25 supported to find work, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston has announced. More >>
Trade Minister To Attend G7 Meeting In Italy
Sunday, 14 July 2024, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister McClay will represent New Zealand alongside G7 members and a small group of others including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Kenya, South Korea, Türkiye and Viet Nam. More >>
Ministers Reveal Consequences For Unruly Kāinga Ora Tenants
Sunday, 14 July 2024, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
“The message to Kāinga Ora tenants is clear: if your actions are causing your neighbours to live in fear and misery, your time is up. Change your behaviour now or face the consequences,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Prime Minister Wraps Up US Visit In California
Saturday, 13 July 2024, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Luxon’s visit also advanced New Zealand’s technology and investment opportunity with the United States. More >>
District Court Judges Appointed
Friday, 12 July 2024, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The appointees will take up their roles in July and August at the Manukau, Rotorua and Invercargill courts. More >>
Urgent Review Into Wairoa Flood Response Begins
Friday, 12 July 2024, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister, Penny Simmonds today announced the terms of reference for a rapid review into the Wairoa flood response. More >>
NZDF’s Red Sea Deployment Extended
Friday, 12 July 2024, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has extended its contribution to the US-led coalition working to uphold maritime security in the Red Sea, Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. More >>
Government Provides Support To Tackle Tax Debt And Compliance
Friday, 12 July 2024, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
New compliance funding in Budget 2024 will ensure Inland Revenue is better equipped to catch individuals who are evading their tax obligations, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
Taking Action To Reduce Road Cones
Friday, 12 July 2024, 8:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is taking action to reduce expenditure on road cones and temporary traffic management (TTM) while maintaining the safety of workers and road users, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
Prime Minister Leads Indo-Pacific Four At NATO
Friday, 12 July 2024, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today chaired a meeting of the Indo-Pacific Four (IP4) countries – Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea and New Zealand. The IP4 met in the context of NATO’s Summit in Washington DC hosted by President Biden. More >>
Foreign Minister To Visit Korea And Japan
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister will depart New Zealand on Sunday 14 July, returning on Saturday 20 July. More >>
Government Creates MAG For Retail Crime Victims
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“The new Ministerial Advisory Group will engage directly with victims, workers, business owners, retail experts and advocacy groups over the next two years to provide the Government specific proposals to address urgent challenges in retail crime.” More >>
Huge Opportunity For Educators And Students As Charter School Applications Open
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“There has already been significant interest from groups and individuals interested in opening new charter schools or converting existing state schools to charter schools,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
