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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 >>
Trade Negotiations With India Commence
Monday, 5 May 2025, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is an important step in our trade relationship with India and signals the two Governments’ intent to deliver a high quality outcome that benefits both countries,” Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay says. More >>
NZ-EU Trade Deal Delivers Export Growth
Monday, 5 May 2025, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
“In the last 12 months our goods exports to the EU surged from $3.8 billion to over $4.8 billion,” Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. More >>
Celebrating New Zealand Sign Language
Monday, 5 May 2025, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
NZSL is an official language of this country, used by almost 25,000 people and the primary language for many Deaf New Zealanders. More >>
Proposals To Strengthen Biodiversity Released
Monday, 5 May 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Predator Free 2050 is one of the Department of Conservation’s key biodiversity programmes addressing the threat of introduced predators to our unique nature, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. More >>
Boosting High-Tech Exports With Advanced Technology
Monday, 5 May 2025, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $71 million over seven years into a new advanced technology science platform hosted by the Robinson Research Institute, based out of Victoria University of Wellington. More >>
Parent Portal Launched To Empower Parents
Monday, 5 May 2025, 6:57 am | New Zealand Government
Launching today, the Parent Portal will provide a clear, easy-to-understand year by year guide to what children will be learning in English and maths under New Zealand’s refreshed, knowledge-rich curriculum. More >>
New Helicopters A Commitment To Global Security
Sunday, 4 May 2025, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Our personnel are being called upon to go more places, more often and for longer to play New Zealand’s part in contributing to global security. This funding will enable them to do that. More >>
Prime Minister Congratulates Albanese And Wong
Sunday, 4 May 2025, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
When we spoke, Mr Albanese and I affirmed our strong working relationship, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Mr Luxon has also congratulated Lawrence Wong on his recent election victory in Singapore. More >>
Hunting And Fishing Minister Joins Game Bird Season Opening Hunt
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
This isn't just recreation -- it's about sustainably harvesting food, teaching the next generation important skills, and maintaining connections to our heritage that stretch back for generations, says Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager. More >>
Attendance Dashboard Shows Early Insights Into Term 2
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
“The daily school attendance dashboard kicked off this year. It facilitates the daily recording and publication of student attendance, meaning data for week one of term 2 is already available,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
Police Minister Welcomes Swim Training Review
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
As a government we feel strongly that a swimming standard is important for both Police and public safety, and in coming into Government we supported a return to a 20-week recruit training course, rather than the 16-week in place when we came into government. More >>
New Air Ambulance Helicopter For Auckland And Northland
Friday, 2 May 2025, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The regions next in line for improved aircraft capabilities include Northland, which will also receive two additional leased near-new aircraft ready for use from July and Wellington, which will get a brand new replacement aircraft in August. More >>
Oranga Tamariki Showing Clear Progress On Key Performance Targets
Friday, 2 May 2025, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The percentage of children in care who have been visited by their social worker within the target time to ensure their ongoing safety and wellbeing has hit 96% compliance, putting Oranga Tamariki well on track to hit 100% in the near future. More >>
Deputy PM Concludes Constructive Visit To New Caledonia
Friday, 2 May 2025, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Peters met the French Minister for Overseas Territories, Manuel Valls, and the President of the Government of New Caledonia, Alcide Ponga. More >>
Developing A New Action Plan For Unpaid Carers
Friday, 2 May 2025, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Social Development is leading development of the Plan, working closely with the Carers Alliance, relevant government agencies, and a new Carers Advisory Group. More >>
