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NZ And US To Undertake Further Practical Pacific Cooperation
Friday, 12 April 2024, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced further New Zealand cooperation with the United States in the Pacific Islands region through $16.4 million in funding for initiatives in digital connectivity and oceans and fisheries research. More >>
Government Redress For Te Korowai O Wainuiārua
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing the bipartisan effort to restore its relationship with iwi as the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill passed its first reading in Parliament today, says Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith. “Historical ... More >>
Applications Open For NZ-Ireland Research Call
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
This is the third research call in the three-year Joint Research Initiative pilot launched in 2022 by the Ministry for Primary Industries and Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. More >>
Tenancy Rules Changes To Improve Rental Market
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government has today announced changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to encourage landlords back to the rental property market, says Housing Minister Chris Bishop. More >>
Boosting NZ’s Trade And Agricultural Relationship With China
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay will visit China next week, to strengthen relationships, support Kiwi exporters and promote New Zealand businesses on the world stage. More >>
Freshwater Farm Plan Systems To Be Improved
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“A fit-for-purpose freshwater farm plan system will enable farmers and growers to find the right solutions for their farm and catchment,” Mr Hoggard says. More >>
New Fast Track Projects Advisory Group Named
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government has today announced the expert advisory group who will provide independent recommendations to Ministers on projects to be included in the Fast Track Approvals Bill, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister ... More >>
Pacific And Gaza Focus Of UN Talks
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says his official talks with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York today focused on a shared commitment to partnering with the Pacific Islands region and a common concern about the humanitarian catastrophe ... More >>
Government Honours Taranaki Maunga Deal
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations The Government is honouring commitments made to Taranaki iwi with the Te Pire Whakatupua mō Te Kāhui Tupua/Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill passing its first reading Parliament ... More >>
New Zealand’s First Iwi Fisheries Forum Celebrates 25 Years
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries Jenny Marcroft has congratulated the country’s longest-standing iwi fisheries forum for its ongoing commitment to the sustainability of New Zealand’s fisheries. More >>
Enhanced Partnership To Reduce Agricultural Emissions
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government and four further companies are together committing an additional $18 million towards AgriZeroNZ to boost New Zealand’s efforts to reduce agricultural emissions. More >>
Enhanced Partnership To Reduce Agricultural Emissions
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government and four further companies are together committing an additional $18 million towards AgriZeroNZ to boost New Zealand’s efforts to reduce agricultural emissions. More >>
110km/h Limit Proposed For Kāpiti Expressway
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Consultation on raising the speed limit for the Kāpiti Expressway from 100km/h to 110km/h begins on 22 April 2024 and will last four weeks. More >>
Attendance Action Plan To Lift Student Attendance Rates
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to address the truancy crisis and raise attendance by delivering the attendance action plan, Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced today. More >>
World Must Act To Halt Gaza Catastrophe: Winston Peters, Minister For Foreign Affairs
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York today that an immediate ceasefire is needed in Gaza to halt the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe. More >>
Rt Hon Winston Peters, Minister For Foreign Affairs: Speech To UN General Assembly: 66th Plenary Meeting, 78th Session
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government
Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in peace and security. There is overwhelming support in the international community – including from New Zealand – for a two-state solution. More >>
Prime Minister Launches Government Targets
Monday, 8 April 2024, 10:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced further steps to get New Zealand back on track, launching nine ambitious Government Targets to help improve the lives of New Zealanders. More >>
PM Heads To Singapore, Thailand, And Philippines
Monday, 8 April 2024, 10:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines this week (April 14-20), along with a senior business delegation, signalling the Government’s commitment to deepen New Zealand’s international engagement, especially ... More >>
Government Woolshed Roadshow Kicks Off
Monday, 8 April 2024, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Today the Government Agriculture Ministers started their national woolshed roadshow, kicking off in the Wairarapa. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said it has been a tough time for farmers over the past few years. The sector has faced high domestic ... More >>
Natural Hydrogen Resource Should Be Free Of Treaty Claims Entanglement
Sunday, 7 April 2024, 8:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Jones is seeking to give regulatory certainty for those keen to develop natural, or geological, hydrogen in New Zealand as a potential additional tool to ensure energy resilience. More >>
