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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 >>

More mental health support for Canterbury

Friday, 13 September 2019, 1:59 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 >>

Trans-Tasman Single Economic Market Ministers’ Meeting

Friday, 13 September 2019, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

Australian and New Zealand Ministers met in Auckland on 13 September 2019 to advance the Single Economic Market (SEM) agenda, building on the success of the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Agreement. More >>

Cyber security capacity building in the Pacific

Friday, 13 September 2019, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters and Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Kris Faafoi today announced a new initiative to support Pacific countries to respond to cyber security risks in the region. More >>

Minister of Defence to meet Australian Minister

Thursday, 12 September 2019, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Defence Ron Mark will meet with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, and Assistant Minister of Defence, Alex Hawke in Auckland tomorrow. The focus of the meeting will be to discuss our respective engagement in ... More >>

New Zealand express condolences on passing of Tonga’s PM

Thursday, 12 September 2019, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has extended New Zealand’s condolences following the death of Tonga’s Prime Minister, Rt Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva, who passed away this morning in Auckland. “We extend our condolences to his family and to the people ... More >>

History rectified - Rua Kēnana to be pardoned

Thursday, 12 September 2019, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government

An official pardon for Tūhoe prophet and leader Rua Kēnana is one step closer after the Te Pire kia Unuhia te Hara kai Runga i a Rua Kēnana: Rua Kēnana Pardon Bill was read in Parliament for the first time today. More >>

Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission appointed

Thursday, 12 September 2019, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has announced details of the initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission which will play a key role in driving better mental health in New Zealand. More >>

Crown to seek clarity through appeal of High Court decision

Thursday, 12 September 2019, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Grant Robertson has been advised by the Attorney General that the Crown via Southern Response is to appeal the High Court decision of the K. & A. Dodds v Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd case. More >>

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