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Space, Advanced Aviation Boost Economy By $2.5b

Friday, 9 May 2025, 7:28 am | New Zealand Government

The report released by Space Minister Judith Collins highlighted the fast-growing space sector with revenue increasing by 53 percent in the five years to 2024 - a faster rate than the world’s space economy. More >>

Pre-Budget Speech To BusinessNZ

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Capital investment will be critical to our growth journey, but New Zealand won’t achieve a step-change in our living standards if we invest more but continue to lag behind the global technological frontier. More >>

Wildlife Act Fix Enables Economic Growth With Animal Protection

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

The High Court recently decided it was unlawful for the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai to authorise the killing of wildlife unless there was a direct link between killing and protecting wildlife. More >>

Nicole McKee - Speech At The AML Summit 2025

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice Good morning and a warm welcome to everyone, it’s a pleasure to be here. Let me start by thanking AML Solutions for giving me the opportunity to speak on the 10th anniversary of the AML Summit. I know More >>

First Fast-Track Expert Panels Established

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government

“At this year’s Infrastructure Investment Summit we announced that the first project applications had been accepted by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA),” Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. More >>

Progress On The SH1 Belfast To Pegasus Motorway And Woodend Bypass Project

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government

The Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 (GPS) requires NZTA to consider tolling for all new RoNS. The investment case confirms tolling is possible and the revenue will support the construction and maintenance of the road. More >>

Marking Victory In Europe Day’s 80th Anniversary

Thursday, 8 May 2025, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government

“New Zealand played a crucial role in the Second World War, with about 140,000 New Zealanders serving in military forces overseas,” Defence Minister Judith Collins says. More >>

Minister Welcomes The Launch Of Vine – Violence Information Aotearoa

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government

This resource will be hugely useful for frontline services and everyone who cares for, and supports, victim survivors. More >>

Wages Grow, Unemployment Steady

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government

The data release showed that average hourly wages rose 4.5 per cent over the year. While this result is encouraging, it reinforces the need for strong fiscal management and economic growth. More >>

Regulatory Standards Bill Promotes Transparent Principled Lawmaking

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:11 am | New Zealand Government

“To lift productivity and wages, the ACT-National Coalition Agreement includes a commitment to pass a Regulatory Standards Act. I will be taking the proposed Bill to Cabinet on the 19th of May for approval to introduce it," says Mr Seymour. More >>

PM’s Science Prizes Celebrate Excellence

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon praised the winners, acknowledging the crucial role that science plays in building a more productive, innovative, and sustainable New Zealand. More >>

PM’s Science Council To Set Direction For Science

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Government

This Council is a new initiative to get clear, independent advice to ensure our investments in science and technology are delivering real outcomes for New Zealanders, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. More >>

New High Commissioner To Kiribati Announced

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Pati Gagau has held a number of senior roles at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, managing development programmes and working across many of New Zealand’s important bilateral relationships in the Pacific. More >>

Changes To Improve Pay Equity Process

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government

Pay equity claims have been concentrated in the public sector, with a recent increase in the number of claims in the publicly funded sector. Costs to the Crown have become significant, with the costs of all settlements to date totalling $1.78 billion per ... More >>