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PM’s Remarks From Joint Stand-up With PM Morrison
Friday, 28 February 2020, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s my pleasure to be in Sydney today for our annual meeting, Prime Minister. It’s fair to say that since we last met, tragedy and disaster have befallen our two countries. They say that in moments of that nature, the true character of an ... More >>
Government Takes Further Action To Protect New Zealanders From COVID-19
Friday, 28 February 2020, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced a suite of new actions as it steps up its response to the rapidly changing global spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. More >>
Agriculture Minister Declares Adverse Event For Waikato Primary Sector
Friday, 28 February 2020, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has today classified the drought conditions in Waikato and South Auckland as an adverse event for the primary sector, unlocking $80,000 in Government support for farmers and growers. “This is recognition that ... More >>
Govt Books In Good Position To Respond To Coronavirus
Friday, 28 February 2020, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown accounts are in a strong position to weather any economic uncertainty as a result of coronavirus, with the books in surplus and expenses close to forecast, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. The Treasury today released the Crown accounts ... More >>
Digital Experts To Provide Advice On Technological Change
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Supporting New Zealand to make most of digital and data driven technologies will be the focus of a new Digital Council that begins its work today. Minister for Government Digital Services, Kris Faafoi, and Minister of Statistics, James Shaw, have confirmed ... More >>
NZ Upgrade On South Island Roads
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Safety and climate change resilience are behind South Island regional roading projects that are being brought forward as part of the New Zealand Upgrade Programme, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. As part of the NZ Upgrade, ... More >>
NZ Upgrade On North Island Regional Roads
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Regional roading projects that will improve safety and resilience are being brought forward as part of the New Zealand Upgrade Programme, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. As part of the NZ Upgrade, $300 million was allocated ... More >>
Land, Air And Sea: Regions To Benefit From NZ Upgrade
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Regional New Zealand will be a hive of activity in the coming months as the New Zealand Upgrade Programme delivers on its promise to modernise our infrastructure, prepare for climate change and help grow our economy. As part of the $12 billion ... More >>
Milford Gets Connected With NZ Upgrade
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Digital and air connectivity in Fiordland are getting a big boost, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. As part of the $12 billion New Zealand Upgrade Programme announced in January, $300 million was allocated for regional investment ... More >>
NZ Upgrade For West Coast Ports And Roads
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
West Coast ports and roads will benefit from an investment of $18.6 million to improve safety and resilience and enable future economic growth, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. The $12 billion NZ Upgrade Programme announced ... More >>
Ōpōtiki Harbour Finally Gets Green Light
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Eastern Bay of Plenty will finally get the harbour development it has wanted for decades, thanks to a $79.4 million central Government investment, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. This game-changing project will ... More >>
Milestones Marked With 2,000+ New Cops
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A milestone has been reached with the graduation of more than 2,000 new Police officers since the Coalition Government took office in October 2017. Police Minister Stuart Nash says the graduation today of Wing 335 marks a surge of 2,023 new officers, and ... More >>
PM's Speech At Opening Of Nadi Women’s Crisis Centre
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you Shamima, Hon. Minister Vuniwaqa, community leaders and Women’s Crisis Centre staff for your warm welcome. More >>
Celebrating 20 Years Of The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Ministers today celebrated 20 years of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/ Ko te Pataka kai o Tikapa Moana/ Te Moananui a Toi, and recognise there is much to celebrate and so much more to do to give nature a helping hand. Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage ... More >>
New Diploma Helps Counter Cyber Security Threats
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister, Kris Faafoi, and the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, have welcomed a new cyber security qualification as a step towards countering cyber threats and keeping New Zealanders safe. Attending ... More >>
Jacinda Ardern Speech At Lautoka Mosque
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert 27 February 2020 SPEECH NOTES Speech at Lautoka Mosque E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā iwi, e ngā rau rangatira ma Tēnā koutou katoa Ni sa bula vinaka As-salaam alaikum ... More >>
Govt Acts On Fuel Market Competition
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Megan Woods Minister of Energy and Resources PANUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT The Government has released a comprehensive response to ensuring New Zealanders get a fairer deal at the petrol pump. This follows the Commerce Commission fuel market ... More >>
Taupō Airport Upgrade Takes Off
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister for Regional Economic Development 27 February 2020 MEDIA STATEMENT Taupō Airport is to be upgraded and expanded through a $5.9 million Government funding boost, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane ... More >>
New Zealand And India To Strengthen Ties
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker met today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss ways to strengthen ties between New Zealand and India. “India is a priority relationship ... More >>
Speech To University Of The South Pacific Students
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Tihei mauri ora Te Whare e tu nei Te Papa e takoto Tēnā korua No reira tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa Ni sa bula vinaka It is a real pleasure to be here today, and to have the honour of addressing you all. If you’ll indulge ... More >>
