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Let’s make 2019 different and take care on our roads

Tuesday, 1 January 2019, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government

After another tragic year on New Zealand roads, Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter is emphasising Government’s commitment to improving the country’s road safety record. “380 people were killed on our roads in 2018. It is staggering ... More >>

New Year Honours List 2019

Monday, 31 December 2018, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government

The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: More >>

NZ contributing $1.5 million towards Sunda Strait recovery

Monday, 31 December 2018, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is contributing $1.5 million to help recovery efforts following the devastating tsunami that struck the Sunda Strait, in Indonesia, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says. More >>

Contributions to sport honoured

Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government

Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated all those sportspeople honoured in the New Year’s honours today. “All the recipients have made invaluable contributions to a sector that is important to so many New Zealanders,” Grant Robertson ... More >>

Strong Pacific contribution celebrated in New Year’s Honours

Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

“Pacific women feature strongly in the 2019 New Year’s Honours list in recognition of their diverse contribution to Pacific Aotearoa in a range of fields including literature, fashion, mental health, youth development, sports, leadership and governance,” ... More >>

Honours recognise work that addresses climate change

Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Climate Change congratulates recipients in the 2019 New Year’s Honours whose work is helping Aotearoa New Zealand understand and address climate change. More >>

Congratulations to our Honours recipients

Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government

One hundred and ninety six New Zealanders were congratulated today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for their contributions to New Zealand and our communities. The list is gender balanced again this year. “It is a privilege to be able to acknowledge ... More >>

Exporters first to benefit as CPTPP takes effect today

Sunday, 30 December 2018, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand exporters are among the first to benefit from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership which takes effect today. More >>

NZ expresses disappointment at Japan leaving IWC

Wednesday, 26 December 2018, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs 26 December 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT New Zealand expresses disappointment at Japan leaving International Whaling Commission Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters ... More >>

Statement from New Zealand Government on Indonesian Tsunami

Monday, 24 December 2018, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed her condolences to the Government and people of Indonesia for the loss of life and damage following yesterday’s tsunami which hit the Sunda Strait. More >>

Economy has solid momentum heading into 2019

Friday, 21 December 2018, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance 21 December 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Economy has solid momentum heading into 2019 New Zealand’s economy is in good shape heading into 2019, with data showing annual GDP growth of 3%, strength in regional ... More >>

Announcement of new High Commissioner to Samoa

Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced that diplomat Dr Trevor Matheson has been appointed the new High Commissioner to Samoa, with accreditation to American Samoa. “As a long-serving diplomat, Dr Matheson is more than suitably qualified ... More >>

Announcement of new Ambassador to Chile

Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of career diplomat Linda Te Puni as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Chile. “New Zealand and Chile enjoy a close and long-standing relationship and Ms Te Puni is very well ... More >>

Announcement of new Ambassador to Iraq

Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Tredene Dobson as Ambassador to Iraq. “Ms Dobson has worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade since 2003 serving in Seoul, and as Deputy Head of Mission in Jakarta ... More >>

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