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Blasphemous libel law repealed

Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 9:40 pm | New Zealand Government

The archaic blasphemous libel offence will be repealed following the passing of the Crimes Amendment Bill today, says Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>

Medieval law axed

Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 9:39 pm | New Zealand Government

The ‘year and a day rule’ rule will be repealed following the passing of the Crimes Amendment Bill, says Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>

Coalition Government lassos livestock rustling

Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 9:38 pm | New Zealand Government

New rules to crack down on livestock rustling will come into force following the passing of the Crimes Amendment Bill says Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>

New appointments to the Film Commission

Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Aucklanders Sandra Kailahi and Anthony (Ant) Timpson have been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>

Further steps to combat tax evasion

Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government

Revenue Minister Stuart Nash has announced New Zealand is expanding its global ability to combat tax evasion by joining forces with authorities in 30 countries and jurisdictions. More >>

Government calls time on ticket scalpers

Monday, 4 March 2019, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government plans to stop the practice of ticket scalping, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi said today. “Measures planned include a price cap on resale tickets, enforcing rules around information ... More >>

Announcement of honour for incoming Chief Justice

Monday, 4 March 2019, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Incoming Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann has been appointed as a Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. More >>

Tabuteau to visit the Gulf to strengthen links

Sunday, 3 March 2019, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Fletcher Tabuteau will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar this week to strengthen our relationships and further our trade and economic links. More >>

New Zealand, Tuvalu, sign statement of partnership

Sunday, 3 March 2019, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has today visited Tuvalu where he met Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga. More >>

Funding to back nature and save our wildlife

Saturday, 2 March 2019, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government

Funding to back nature and save our wildlife New Government funding will see the Department of Conservation invest an extra $76 million over the next four years to address New Zealand’s biodiversity crisis. “More than 4000 of our native plants ... More >>

Hauraki Gulf celebrated as SeaWeek kicks off

Saturday, 2 March 2019, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government

SeaWeek kicked off today with the launch of a new interactive display on the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park at SEALIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium. More >>

Building consents continue to rise

Friday, 1 March 2019, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government

The latest information on building consents for new dwellings continue to show there is strong, sustained activity in the building sector at levels not seen since the 1970s, says Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa. “The number of ... More >>

Climate change support for Kiribati announced

Friday, 1 March 2019, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced a package of support that will improve the health and education outcomes for hundreds of people in Kiribati today, and pledged continued support to help the island nation deal with climate change. More >>

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