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Prime Minister’s Statement On Kiri Allan
Monday, 24 July 2023, 7:28 am | Office of the Prime Minister
Shortly after 9.00pm last night Kiri Allan was involved in a car crash on Evans Bay Parade in Wellington. She was taken into custody and held in the Wellington Central Police station. She was released around 1.00am this morning. She has been charged ... More >>
PM Election Date And Resignation Talking Points
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 1:20 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
Good afternoon Today I have two important announcements to make. The first, is the election date. Under the last government, the practice began of sharing the election date at the beginning of election year. Early announcements allow for planning and ... More >>
Prime Minister NZ UK FTA Opening Remarks
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 10:34 am | Office of the Prime Minister
Tēnā koutou katoa. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. I am delighted to announce today that following a conversation with Prime Minister Johnson last night, New Zealand and the United Kingdom have Agreed in Principle a historic high-quality, comprehensive ... More >>
NZ-France To Co-chair Christchurch Call Leaders’ Summit
Sunday, 9 May 2021, 1:10 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
New Zealand and France will jointly convene the Christchurch Call Community for a leaders’ summit, to take stock of progress and develop a new shared priority work plan. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and President Emmanuel Macron will co-chair ... More >>
PM Spokesperson Comment On US Joining The Christchurch Call
Saturday, 8 May 2021, 12:17 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
“The Prime Minister has welcomed the United States decision to join the Christchurch Call. Their support signals the importance the United States places on this work. The United States has been a constructive, engaged partner on many Call-related issues ... More >>
Under-Secretary Tabuteau to visit Niue
Tuesday, 23 April 2019, 9:37 am | Office of the Prime Minister
Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Fletcher Tabuteau will travel to Niue this week, 23 to 27 April. More >>
Government seeks feedback on Draft GPS 2018
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 3:59 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
The Draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) 2018 on land transport released today is an important step towards making our roads safer so we can reduce New Zealand’s appalling number of road deaths, Transport Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
Prime Minister and Clarke Gayford expecting first child
Friday, 19 January 2018, 10:57 am | Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner, Clarke Gayford, have today announced that they are expecting their first child in June. “We’re both really happy. We wanted a family but weren’t sure it would happen for us, which has made this ... More >>
RDP Hailed as Classical Partnership
Sunday, 21 February 2016, 2:17 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
RDP Hailed as Classical Partnership under Government’s New Aid Management Policy And Partnership Framework More >>
PM's Post-Cabinet Press Conference: Monday, 2 March 2015
Wednesday, 11 March 2015, 11:10 am | Office of the Prime Minister
PM: OK. Good afternoon. As reported last week, the Remuneration Authority made an increase to MPs' pay of about .5 percent. As youve been aware, Ive been expressing my concern at the level of increase for some time, and so Cabinet today has decided ... More >>
Inspiring Teachers Recognised Nationwide
Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 11:12 am | Office of the Prime Minister
All New Zealanders are being invited to share stories of the teacher who had the greatest impact on their lives in an online initiative launched today. ‘InspiredbyU’ is being launched as part of the inaugural Festivals of Education (to be held in ... More >>
PM Welcomes Support For GCSB Legislation
Monday, 22 July 2013, 4:46 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed Peter Dunne’s support for legislation that clarifies the Government Communications Security Bureau’s (GCSB) legal framework and substantially increases oversight of the country’s intelligence agencies. More >>
PM Welcomes Support For GCSB Legislation
Monday, 22 July 2013, 4:43 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed Peter Dunne’s support for legislation that clarifies the Government Communications Security Bureau’s (GCSB) legal framework and substantially increases oversight of the country’s intelligence agencies. More >>
Foreign Minister Highlights Challenges And Benefits of Pacer
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 6:38 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
A one day national consultation on the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus on Monday has highlighted key challenges and potential benefits facing the Solomon Islands. More >>
New Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 1:05 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
The Government has introduced legislation that puts more decisions regarding MPs' and ministers' entitlements in the hands of the independent Remuneration Authority. More >>
PM expresses condolences after loss of SAS soldier
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 1:57 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key today expressed the Government’s sadness at the death of a New Zealand Special Air Service soldier in Afghanistan. More >>
NZ investing in sustainable Pacific fisheries
Friday, 9 September 2011, 1:21 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
New Zealand will beef up investment in Pacific Ocean fisheries to lift the level of returns from this vital resource to Pacific nations, says Prime Minister John Key. More >>
Prime Minister Puna to visit NZ
Friday, 12 August 2011, 3:11 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Key today announced that Hon Henry Puna, Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, will arrive in New Zealand on Sunday for a three-day visit. “I look forward to meeting Mr Puna on Monday,” says Mr Key. “The Cook Islands and New ... More >>
PM’s Pacific Youth Award winners announced
Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 4:36 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
Six outstanding young Pacific New Zealanders were recognised today at the Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards, an initiative which highlights the achievements and potential of future leaders. More >>
John Key: Ministerial Statement on Canterbury Earthquake
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 2:17 pm | Office of the Prime Minister
On this day 2 weeks ago, Christchurch was ripped apart by a devastating earthquake, measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale. So far it's been confirmed 166 loved ones have lost their lives, and we're told the final toll could be over 200. More >>
