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Significant step to correct miscarriages of justice

Thursday, 27 September 2018, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Andrew Little has introduced the Bill to establish a Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). More >>

First two expungements for historical homosexual offences

Thursday, 27 September 2018, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced the first two expungements of unjust historical convictions under the Criminal Records (Expungement of Convictions for Historical Homosexual Offences) Act 2018. More >>

Making Funded Family Care fairer

Thursday, 27 September 2018, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has today announced plans to change the Funded Family Care policy, including its intention to repeal Part 4A of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 (the Act). More >>

Broadcasting Standards Authority appointments announced

Thursday, 27 September 2018, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government

Wellingtonian Judge Bill Hastings has been appointed as member and chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA), the Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Hon Kris Faafoi announced today. Lawyer Susie Staley of Dunedin also joins ... More >>

Visitor levy to raise $80 million to future proof tourism

Thursday, 27 September 2018, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government

Cabinet has approved a new International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to be set at $35 per visitor, raising an estimated $80 million a year to go toward tourism infrastructure and conservation projects, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced ... More >>

Announcement of new Consul-General in Sydney

Thursday, 27 September 2018, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Bill Dobbie as the new Consul-General in Sydney. More >>

Ardern: Speech to UN on Climate Change

Thursday, 27 September 2018, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government

I thank Secretary-General Guterres for convening this meeting so we can discuss climate action. More >>

New powers to combat drug smuggling at sea

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 7:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Customs Hon Kris Faafoi has welcomed the passing of the Maritime Powers Extension Bill which will help Customs disrupt the supply of drugs to New Zealand and inhibit drug-smuggling in international waters. More >>

Making public housing tenancy reviews fairer

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Changes are being made to public housing tenancy reviews to ensure vulnerable tenants are protected and more places are available for those that need them, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>

Statement from Deputy Prime Minister on claims

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government

“During Parliament’s General Debate this afternoon the National Party MP Chris Bishop claimed to have made a revelation related to the Haumaha inquiry. He hasn’t made a revelation and I’m swatting-off this midge right now,” says Rt Hon Winston ... More >>

Government shows leadership on MP pay

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Government shows leadership on MP pay A Bill that will put a freeze on salaries and allowances while the Government develops a fairer formula for future pay increases has been passed into law today, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain ... More >>

Information sharing to target organised crime

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Stuart Nash Minister of Revenue Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Customs 26 September 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Information sharing to target organised crime More >>

Ngāpuhi momentum and progress continues

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Andrew Little, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, is pleased that Tūhoronuku Independent Mandated Authority (TIMA) and Te Kotahitanga o Ngā Hapū Ngāpuhi (TKT) representatives have agreed to hold additional hui next month, so Ngāpuhi can consider ... More >>

Pacific youth encouraged to get involved in Youth Parliament

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Aupito William Sio Minister for Pacific Peoples 26 September 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Pacific youth encouraged to get involved in Youth Parliament 2019 “I want to see more Pacific youth raise their hands to apply to be part of the Youth Parliament ... More >>

Air ambulance changes put patients first

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr David Clark says an agreement in principle for air ambulance services in the Northern Region is a major step towards a better, safer service nationwide. More >>

National prioritise invasive species above alpine ecosystems

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage says the National Party’s petition to stop control of Himalayan tahr shows that National doesn’t understand conservation, and is resorting in opposition to a bizarre form of shouting for the sake of political point scoring. More >>

Youth Parliament 2019 Selection Process Underway

Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government

The nationwide participant selection process for Youth Parliament 2019 is underway, Youth Minister Peeni Henare announced today. All Members of Parliament are on the search for a young person to represent them and their community as a Youth Member ... More >>