• Thank you for inviting me to give the opening address for this conference. The title says it all – Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho: Our Past, Our Future, Our Legacy. More >>

Robin Hapi reappointed to Te Mātāwai [18/9/18]

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Kua whakatū anō a Robin Hapi ki Te Mātāwai Hon Nanaia Mahuta Māori Development More >>

Extra police to combat organised crime

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

The deployment of 500 extra Police to target organised crime will make significant inroads to efforts to reduce victimisation and improve the wellbeing of our communities, says Police Minister Stuart Nash. More >>

FAST work improves stroke outcomes

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government

The Health Minister Dr David Clark has praised the FAST stroke awareness campaign, describing it as a key tool to help more stroke patients get the rapid treatment they need, while also enhancing health equity. More >>

Congratulations to Loder Cup winner

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government

The Loder Cup, one of New Zealand’s oldest conservation awards, has been awarded to Robert McGowan for 2018 for his outstanding work ensuring mātauranga Māori in conservation management. More >>

New surgical mesh safeguards put in place

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has introduced strict new safeguards on the use of surgical mesh that are expected to limit its use in urogynaecological surgery. More >>

Pay equity near for Oranga Tamariki social workers

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government

Cabinet has agreed to fund a pay equity settlement for Oranga Tamariki social workers, Minister for Children Tracey Martin announced today. More >>

New Zealand increases climate finance commitment to Pacific

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand will increase its global climate finance commitment to $300 million over four years, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today in New York at the launch of Climate Week NYC, where she was a keynote speaker. More >>

Speech: PM - Kaitiakitanga: Protecting our planet

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government

I’d like to begin with a word often used in New Zealand, that you may not – until now – have ever had the opportunity to hear: kaitiakitanga. More >>

Speech: PM - Nelson Mandela Peace Summit

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government

Mr Secretary-General, Madam President of the General Assembly, distinguished colleagues. More >>

Arrival card change to smooth border process

Monday, 24 September 2018, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Government

International travellers arriving into New Zealand should have a simpler, faster entry as a result of changes to the Passenger Arrival Card, More >>

Govt introduces bill to halt new offshore oil exploration

Monday, 24 September 2018, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has today introduced a Bill to give effect to its decision to halt the offering of new offshore oil and gas exploration permits, and has kept its commitment to protect existing permits, says Minister for Energy and Resources Megan Woods. More >>