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Justice Minister congratulates Hon. Joe Williams
Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
(Headline abbreviated, original headline: Justice Minister congratulates first Māori Supreme Court judge on New Year’s Honour) More >>
PM congratulates New Year 2020 Honours recipients
Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated the diverse group of New Zealanders recognised for their contributions to the country and their communities in the New Year 2020 Honours List. The list of 180 honours recipients includes three Dames and ... More >>
New Year honours for top sportspeople
Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Twenty-one of New Zealand’s top sportspeople, coaches and leaders in the sporting community have been recognised in the New Year 2020 Honours List. More >>
Service to birds and bush recognised in New Year Honours
Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Decades of dedication to Aotearoa’s unique birds, landscapes, and native eels is recognised in the New Year 2020 Honours List said Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage. More >>
Leading architect of Zero Carbon Bill honoured
Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
It’s great to see ordinary New Zealanders doing extraordinary things, Minister for Climate Change James Shaw today said in response to the news that Lisa McLaren is included in the New Year 2020 Honours List for her exceptional work leading the ... More >>
Social entrepreneurs & innovation leads Pacific contribution
Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio says the New Year 2020 Honours List highlights the valuable contribution Pacific social entrepreneurs and innovators make to New Zealand, the Pacific region and the world. More >>
Closer Economic Partnership with Singapore coming
Monday, 30 December 2019, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Government
(Headline abbreviated, original headline: Closer Economic Partnership with Singapore comes into force on 1 January) More >>
Further government support for Whakatāne community
Monday, 23 December 2019, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Hon Peeni Henare has today confirmed an extra $50,000 to assist the Whakatāne community with immediate needs following the eruption of Whakaari White Island. More >>
History made as Rua Kēnana vindicated
Sunday, 22 December 2019, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
After 103 years Ngā Toenga o Ngā Tamariki a Iharaira me ngā Uri o Maungapōhatu Charitable Trust have cleared the name of their tupuna Rua Kēnana of a criminal conviction in 1916. Rua Kēnana is the sixth recipient to receive a statutory pardon ... More >>
Gun buyback over, next phase underway
Saturday, 21 December 2019, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Police has thanked around 33,000 firearms owners for helping make New Zealand a safer place by participating in the gun buyback. “The six-month firearms buyback and amnesty drew to a close last night and Police were processing some latecomers ... More >>
Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill Introduced
Friday, 20 December 2019, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Waitangi Tribunal has today released a report recommending the introduction of the Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill once Mana Ahuriri Trust undertake to hold trustee elections. More >>
Clock ticking down to end of buyback
Friday, 20 December 2019, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Police Stuart Nash says the clock is ticking down for firearms owners who wish to stay on the right side of the law. More >>
Graduation tops massive year for Police
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A new record has been set for Police numbers with the graduation of 60 new Police officers today. More >>
NZers asked to help shape future climate and energy policy
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Switching New Zealand to full renewable energy and solving the challenge of climate change will ensure a better planet for our kids and grandkids, the Minister for Climate Change and the Minister for Energy and Resources said today as they invited all New ... More >>
GDP growth reflects a strong economy
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
GDP growth for the September quarter has exceeded expectations, showing the economy is in good shape, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
More motorway lanes to help Aucklanders get around
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today that additional lanes on Auckland’s western and southern motorways are now open in time for Christmas. More >>
Emissions report shines a light on the road ahead
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is making progress to drive down its greenhouse gas emissions, but must go further and faster. That was the verdict of Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw as he welcomed the release of New Zealand’s Fourth Biennial Report today. More >>
Research into drug checking impacts
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A new research project will examine the effectiveness of drug checking programmes at music festivals to find out whether it helps keep people safe and reduces harm. More >>
Restoring the reputation of Rua Kēnana
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Tūhoe prophet Rua Kēnana was officially pardoned and the Crown apologised during the final reading of Te Pire kia Unuhia te Hara kai Runga i a Rua Kēnana: Rua Kēnana Pardon Bill in Parliament today. Rua Kēnana was wrongfully arrested when 70-armed ... More >>
Changes to commercial video on-demand classifications
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Films, Videos, and Publications Classification (Commercial Video on-Demand) Amendment Bill aims to reduce the potential for harm to consumers from viewing inappropriate content. More >>
