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Fraser Whineray to chair PM’s Business Advisory Council
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Mercury chief executive Fraser Whineray has been named as the new chair of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council (BAC). More >>
Government welcomes Kingitanga statement on Ihumātao
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has welcomed the statement of the Kingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII on the future of Ihumātao. More >>
Prime Minister welcomes Facebook’s action
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has welcomed Facebook’s initiative to improve its use of technology and change its policies to try and prevent the harm caused online after March 15. More >>
Minister of Defence to attend Timor-Leste Commemoration
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Ron Mark will travel to Timor-Leste today to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), which was established to bring peace and stability to the nation after the independence referendum in 1999. More >>
ASEAN regional air services agreement talks take off
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Government and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have begun talks on a unified air services agreement, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced. More >>
New Zealand still the home of Middle-earth
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford has welcomed Amazon Studios announcing that New Zealand will be the production location for its new series based on the Lord of the Rings. Phil Twyford said New Zealand’s selection as the production ... More >>
Homes to be built faster through offsite manufacturing
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to ensure that the construction industry is ready and able to deliver greater quantities of warm, dry, affordable homes says Housing Minister Megan Woods. More >>
Helping regions fill skills shortages and Kiwis come first
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is making progress on building an inclusive, sustainable and productive economy by helping regions and businesses get the workers they need with a new temporary work visa process, announced today by Minister of Immigration Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
PM to visit Japan and attend the UN General Assembly
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern travels to Tokyo later this week for an official Summit meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and to promote trade, economic and tourism opportunities. More >>
New Zealanders asked to help shape education priorities
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say on the future of education – from early childhood to tertiary and beyond – with the release of a draft document detailing the priorities that will help shape that ... More >>
Government funds research to help transition to low emission
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $241 million in leading research projects that will help find new ways to address long-term issues like increasing our sources of renewable energy, growing knowledge-intensive industries, and tackling New Zealand’s social ... More >>
Consumers deserve better from life insurers
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs says a number of life insurers still need to lift their game after an underwhelming response to the RBNZ and FMA conduct and culture review. More >>
Transformation of Puhinui station picking up steam
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Aucklanders are another step closer to getting rapid transit to the airport, Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff announced today. More >>
NZ, UK ministers reiterate commitment to trade talks
Monday, 16 September 2019, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Talks today in Wellington between Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker and UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss continued discussions towards a future trade deal between the UK and New Zealand. More >>
Primary sector exports reach record highs
Monday, 16 September 2019, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s primary sector exports continue to surpass expectations with revenue up 8.7 per cent on the previous year, reaching a record $46.4 billion in the year ended June 2019. More >>
Whānau wellbeing and enterprise at the heart of reset
Monday, 16 September 2019, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister, Nanaia Mahuta welcomed the new Ministry of Māori Development Chief Executive, David (Dave) Tokohau Samuels today in Wellington. More >>
Minister launches 50th Conservation Week - Nature needs us
Saturday, 14 September 2019, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage is celebrating 50 years of Conservation Week or Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Turoa and encouraging people to get involved in conservation. More >>
Late freshwater submissions will be accepted
Friday, 13 September 2019, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Submissions will be accepted up to two weeks after the official October 17 deadline for submitting on the Government’s freshwater discussion document, Environment Minister David Parker said today. The six week consultation period that was set is ... More >>
Tighter gun laws for the safety of all
Friday, 13 September 2019, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking steps to ensure gun ownership is restricted to responsible users, and to stop the flow of guns into the black market as legislation is introduced to Parliament today, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
More mental health support for Canterbury
Friday, 13 September 2019, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister has announced more support to meet the long-term mental health and wellbeing needs of people affected by the terror attacks of 15 March. More >>
