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Sea level rise report strengthens resolve
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change says Government recognises the challenges facing many on the frontline of coastal impacts from sea level rise. More >>
National's numbers just don't add up
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
National's tax plans do not match up with the money they are wanting to spend, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. “National has got some serious explaining to do about how they’re going to afford their tax promises. “Taking their estimate ... More >>
New Zealand doubles support for Nauru’s economic resilience
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced today that New Zealand is to increase funding for economic resilience, human development and good governance in the island nation of Nauru by $8 million over three years. “This year marks 50 years of independence ... More >>
Insulation boost means more warm dry homes
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Community groups have given a boost to the Government’s new insulation programme Warmer Kiwi Homes, meaning in some parts of the country low income homeowners will be able to insulate their homes for free, Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Govt to act to protect bank, insurance consumers
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government agreed at Cabinet today to fast-track customer protection measures in the financial sector. More >>
Peters: National Yearling Sales Series [27/1/19]
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Buyers have every reason to be confident with the quality of the New Zealand bloodstock. More >>
Peters: Ratana Speech 2019 [24/1/19]
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to be here. It is a great privilege to be welcomed to Ratana again. More >>
Little: UNHRC Third Universal Periodic Review [21/1/19]
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Andrew Little speech to United Nations Human Rights Council for the third Universal Periodic Review More >>
Registered Architects Board appointments announced [23/1/19]
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Registered Architects Board appointments, Chair and Deputy Chair have been announced by Building and Construction Minister Jenny Salesa today. More >>
New Conservation Authority Chairperson announced
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Edward Ellison is the new Chairperson of the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA), Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
Guide to designing accessible public buildings released
Monday, 28 January 2019, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
A guide to designing accessible public buildings was released by Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa and Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni today. “Access to public buildings is a basic human right and New Zealand building ... More >>
NZ to take part in talks on global e-commerce rules
Saturday, 26 January 2019, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand to take part in talks on global e-commerce rules New Zealand will take part in negotiations to establish global e-commerce trade rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO). Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker has today welcomed ... More >>
Next steps in improving our response to family violence
Friday, 25 January 2019, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Justice has released a summary of feedback on draft guidance for information sharing under new family violence legislation. More >>
Govt targets anti-competitive behaviour
Friday, 25 January 2019, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has today announced the start of public consultation on measures to strengthen the law protecting consumers and small business from anti-competitive behaviour by powerful firms. More >>
International Customs Day
Thursday, 24 January 2019, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Customs Hon Kris Faafoi says International Customs Day (26 January) is timely to recognise the work of the important agency. More >>
Making sure NZ’s import facilities can manage biosecurity
Thursday, 24 January 2019, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is taking action to ensure a key part of New Zealand’s biosecurity infrastructure is up to standard, Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. More >>
Wage rises helping Kiwis cover the cost of living
Wednesday, 23 January 2019, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Figures out today show wages continue to rise faster than the cost of living, Acting Finance Minister David Clark says. More >>
Foreign Minister holds talks with senior Japanese Govt rep
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has welcomed talks held today with a visiting senior Japanese government representative as a further sign the relationship is going from strength to strength. More >>
Record investment in low emissions vehicles announced
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Low emission transport will receive a record boost totalling more than $11 million, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods announced today. More >>
Minister of Defence departs for Middle East and South Sudan
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
While overseas the Minister of Defence will visit NZDF personnel deployed to the Multinational Force and Observers mission on the Sinai Peninsula, the United Nations Truce Supervisory Organisation on the Golan Heights, and the United Nations Mission ... More >>
