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Jacinda Ardern’s remarks following summit
Thursday, 19 September 2019, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Abe and I have concluded a very positive meeting. More >>
New Zealand-Japan relationship strengthened
Thursday, 19 September 2019, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe have agreed to further strengthen the Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the countries. More >>
Climate Change Adaptation and Risk Assessment Framework
Thursday, 19 September 2019, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister James Shaw has today released the framework for assessing climate change risks in Aotearoa. More >>
Renewed support for maritime security in the Middle East
Thursday, 19 September 2019, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will contribute five Defence Force personnel to a multinational taskforce based in Bahrain focused on countering terrorist activity, narcotics, smuggling and piracy from December 2019, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister ... More >>
Democracy needs all of us: Suffrage Day
Thursday, 19 September 2019, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
“Let’s honour the suffragists who fought so hard to get women the vote by making sure we vote in the local body elections,” says Minister for Women Hon Julie Anne Genter. “The suffragists campaigned for the right to vote so women could have a ... More >>
Education and suffrage legacy lives on
Thursday, 19 September 2019, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government
The future of Kate Sheppard’s former home in Christchurch has been secured as a heritage venue, public space and educational centre, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern and Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods ... More >>
First national voluntary emissions offset guidelines
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 8:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Government releases first national voluntary emissions offset guidelines Minister for Climate Change James Shaw has today released New Zealand’s first national guidance for local businesses to voluntarily offset their emissions. “There is huge appetite ... More >>
Speech: Parker - Water NZ Conference 2019
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders value our freshwater. Our rivers, lakes, wetlands, and aquifers. How we care for and use them is a fundamental part of who we are. More >>
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 >>
