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Change to EEZ Act is start of resource management reform
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has taken the first step in a series of changes to resource management processes, aimed at fixing failures in law passed by the previous government, and has signalled a wider review of the RMA in 2019. More >>
Government will move quickly on AI action plan
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Clare Curran Minister for Government Digital Services Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media 2 May 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Embargoed until 6pm Wednesday 2 May 2018 More >>
New Zealand disappointed over US steel tariff move
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is disappointed New Zealand has not been included in the announcement by President Trump on exemptions from steel and aluminium tariffs, Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker says. More >>
Call for applications to Māori economic development fund
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta encourages people with bold, innovative ideas for Māori economic development to apply for a fund that opens this week. More >>
Ministerial portfolio changes
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
A small number of portfolio changes will take effect from today, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. More >>
New Zealand’s Top Scholar announced
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Former Scots College student Andrew Tang has been awarded this year’s Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority’s annual Top Scholar Award ceremony. More >>
New Customs agreement with the European Union
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
More streamlined trade between New Zealand and our key European markets will be one of the potential benefits of a Customs Cooperation Agreement with the European Union, says Customs Minister Hon Meka Whaitiri. More >>
Report shows dire need for healthy homes
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
A new report finding the number of children hospitalised with asthma has nearly doubled since 2002 shows the dire need for the Government’s Healthy Homes Guarantee Act, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
Bridges derailed by runaway spokesperson
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
National Leader Simon Bridges has been derailed by his transport spokesperson Jami-Lee Ross who wants to can light rail for Auckland, Transport Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
GST loophole closed to offshore companies
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
GST loophole closed to offshore companies The Government is to close a loophole that gives offshore companies an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on all goods sold to local consumers. “Domestic businesses have long called for greater ... More >>
National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New plantation forestry regulations will better protect the environment while improving productivity within the forestry sector, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Budget 2018 to set out plan to future-proof NZ economy
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2018 will set out the Coalition Government’s plan to transform the economy and rebuild our neglected public services so that we can improve the living standards of all New Zealanders, Finance Minister Grant Robertson said today. More >>
Mental health workers begin in Canterbury schools
Monday, 30 April 2018, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Children in 15 Canterbury and Kaikoura schools living with the legacy of earthquakes will have access to additional people to support their wellbeing from today, says Health Minister Dr David Clark. More >>
Regional fuel tax vote a victory for progress
Monday, 30 April 2018, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Council is to be congratulated for this afternoon voting 15-2 in favour of the regional fuel tax, Transport Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
New High Commissioner to Barbados announced
Monday, 30 April 2018, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced the appointment of diplomat Anton Ojala as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Barbados. More >>
Minister hails new Secure Exports Scheme partner
Monday, 30 April 2018, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri today welcomed the signing of a partnership between New Zealand Customs and dairy exporter Synlait Milk Limited that will see the company joining the Customs’ Secure Exports Scheme (SES). More >>
Biosecurity New Zealand launched
Monday, 30 April 2018, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Biosecurity Damien O’Connor launched Biosecurity New Zealand at the Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary in Wellington today. More >>
Minister in Rotorua to support recovery
Monday, 30 April 2018, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi is travelling to Rotorua this morning to meet residents affected by yesterday’s heavy rain and to support Civil Defence staff managing the local State of Emergency. More >>
Minister Mahuta welcomes climate change report
Monday, 30 April 2018, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed a Productivity Commission draft report on New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy, saying it raises important issues for Māori. More >>
Minister Mahuta welcomes climate change report
Sunday, 29 April 2018, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed a Productivity Commission draft report on New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy, saying it raises important issues for Māori. More >>
