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Prime Minister Luxon Acknowledges Legacy Of Singapore Prime Minister Lee

Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 5:30 am | New Zealand Government

Meeting in Singapore immediately before Prime Minister Lee announced he was stepping down, Prime Minister Luxon warmly acknowledged his counterpart’s almost twenty years as leader, and the enduring legacy he has left for Singapore and South East ... More >>

PMs Luxon And Lee Deepen Singapore-NZ Ties

Monday, 15 April 2024, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government

PM Christopher Luxon held a bilateral meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. PM. As New Zealand and Singapore mark the 50th Anniversary of New Zealand Defence Forces in South East Asia, the two countries will continue to strengthen ... More >>

Antarctica New Zealand Board Appointments

Monday, 15 April 2024, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has made further appointments to the Board of Antarctica New Zealand as part of a continued effort to ensure the Scott Base Redevelopment project is delivered in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The Minister has appointed ... More >>

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Public Transport Costs To Double As National Looks At Unaffordable Roading Project Instead

Monday, 15 April 2024, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Cancelling urgently needed new Cook Strait ferries and hiking the cost of public transport for many Kiwis so that National can announce the prospect of another tunnel for Wellington is not making good choices, Labour Transport Spokesperson Tangi Utikere ... More >>

Finance Minister Travels To Washington DC

Monday, 15 April 2024, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will travel to the United States on Tuesday to attend a meeting of the Five Finance Ministers group, with counterparts from Australia, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. “I am looking forward to meeting ... More >>

Pet Bonds A Win/Win For Renters And Landlords

Monday, 15 April 2024, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

The coalition Government has today announced purrfect and pawsitive changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, says Housing Minister Chris Bishop. More >>

A Policy To Woof Home About

Monday, 15 April 2024, 1:25 pm | ACT New Zealand

“Today’s Government announcement of ACT’s Pet Bond policy is good news for my non-human friends across the country,” says ACT spokespup for Canine Affairs Leo the Leonberger. “I’ve heard from many dogs struggling to find a home because ... More >>

Bureaucratic Harassment Of Bar Owners Must Stop

Monday, 15 April 2024, 12:20 pm | ACT New Zealand

“The tactics deployed by public officials against bars in Wellington is akin to harassment, and needs to stop,” says ACT Small Business spokesperson Laura Trask. “The case of Saint Diablo , a Courtenay Place bar that was forced to spend months ... More >>

Long Tunnel For SH1 Wellington Being Considered

Monday, 15 April 2024, 7:58 am | New Zealand Government

The Long Tunnel option has the potential to deliver up to 15-minute travel time savings between the region and Wellington airport, compared to around 2-3 minutes for the current parallel or diagonal tunnel proposals at Mt Victoria and the Basin. More >>

New Zealand Condemns Iranian Strikes

Monday, 15 April 2024, 5:05 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have condemned Iran’s shocking and illegal strikes against Israel. More >>

Cost Of Living In Auckland Still Not A Priority

Sunday, 14 April 2024, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

A laundry list of additional costs for Tāmaki Makarau Auckland shows the Minister for the city is not delivering for the people who live there, says Labour Auckland Issues spokesperson Shanan Halbert. More >>

Health Minister Thanks Outgoing Health New Zealand Chair

Friday, 12 April 2024, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has today thanked outgoing Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Chair Dame Karen Poutasi for her service on the Board. “Dame Karen tendered her resignation as Chair and as a member of the Board today,” says Dr ... More >>

Navigating An Unstable Global Environment

Friday, 12 April 2024, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is renewing its connections with a world facing urgent challenges by pursuing an active, energetic foreign policy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. More >>

Roads Of National Significance Planning Underway

Friday, 12 April 2024, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has signalled their proposed delivery approach for the Government’s 15 Roads of National Significance (RoNS), with the release of the State Highway Investment Proposal (SHIP) today, Transport Minister Simeon Brown ... More >>

NZ Welcomes Australian Governor-General

Friday, 12 April 2024, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the Australian Governor-General, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley and his wife Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, will make a State visit to New Zealand from Tuesday 16 April to Thursday ... More >>

Pseudoephedrine Back On Shelves For Winter

Friday, 12 April 2024, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government

Hon David Seymour Associate Minister of Health Associate Health Minister David Seymour has announced that Medsafe has approved 11 cold and flu medicines containing pseudoephedrine. Pharmaceutical suppliers have indicated they may be able to supply the first products ... More >>

NZ And The US: An Ever Closer Partnership

Friday, 12 April 2024, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government

“The strategic environment that New Zealand and the United States face is considerably more challenging now than even a decade ago and demands that we work together more urgently and concertedly,” Mr Peters says. More >>

Joint Declaration By US Secretary Of State Antony J. Blinken And NZ Minister Of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters

Friday, 12 April 2024, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government

For the past decade and more, the vital U.S.-New Zealand relationship has been guided by the Wellington and Washington Declarations. Today we re-commit ourselves to these documents—but we also recognize that the most challenging strategic environment ... More >>

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 >>

Govt Should Stop Making People’s Lives Harder And Build More Homes

Thursday, 11 April 2024, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The National Government’s proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will mean tenants can be turfed from their homes by landlords with little notice, Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. “They’re pulling the wool over New ... 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 >>

Melissa Lee Missing In Action On Media

Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The action Melissa Lee promised to protect democracy and the media sector is missing, Media and Communications spokesperson Willie Jackson said. “As the crisis in the media sector continues to unfold with the confirmed closure of Newshub, Minister ... More >>

Landlord Government Leaves Little Hope For Renters

Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:34 pm | Green Party

The Government’s announcement on tenancy rules prove that it does not care about renters, which is a majority of people in Aotearoa. 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 >>

Balance, Fairness, And Choice Restored To Rental Market

Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:28 pm | ACT New Zealand

The Housing Minister announced legislation today to allow landlords to end a periodic tenancy with 90 days’ notice, and return tenants’ notice period to 21 days they wish to move, and landlords’ to 42 if they wish to sell a property. More >>

Easter Trading Overhaul On The Cards With ACT Bill Drawn

Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:24 pm | ACT New Zealand

ACT MP Cameron Luxton is celebrating the draw from Parliament’s ballot of his bill to liberalise Easter Trading rules. “I’ve heard firsthand the frustration that Kiwis feel over Easter with businesses forced to close, and adults being lectured ... 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 >>

Significant Step Forward In Fixing Cruel And Unjust Past

Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 6:48 pm | Green Party

A significant milestone has been reached in the fight to strike an anti-Pasifika and unfair law from the country’s books after Teanau Tuiono’s members’ bill passed its first reading. “Fairness is at the heart of this Bill. We had a group ... 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 >>

Te Pāti Māori Celebrates Historic Taranaki Redress

Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 8:35 pm | Te Pati Maori

Today Te Pāti Māori joined Taranaki iwi in celebration as the Taranaki Mounga Collective Redress Bill passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>

Govt Makes U-turn On Suicide Prevention Office

Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour welcomes the Government’s U-turn on the closure of the Suicide Prevention Office, says Labour Mental Health spokesperson Ingrid Leary. “Christopher Luxon’s point blank claims this afternoon in Question Time that the Ministry of Health’s ... 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 >>

Climate Change Commission Issues Warning Over Further Climate Delay

Monday, 8 April 2024, 10:24 pm | Green Party

“We’re calling on the Government to take this draft advice seriously and act accordingly. We will relentlessly hold them to account to the action necessary for life on earth as we know it." More >>

New Targets Lift Prospects For Young People Via ACT Initiatives

Monday, 8 April 2024, 10:11 pm | ACT New Zealand

As Associate Education Minister, David Seymour will be responsible for increased student attendance. The target announced today is that 80 per cent of students are present for more than 90 per cent of the term. 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 >>

Commitment To Disability Communities Missing From Govt Priorities

Monday, 8 April 2024, 10:35 am | New Zealand Labour Party

“There seems to be a total lack of priority by this Government towards our disabled communities and their carers,” Labour Disability Issues spokesperson Priyanca Radhakrishnan said. 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 >>

Art Centre Got $25m In Handouts - It's Now Struggling For Visitors

Sunday, 7 April 2024, 4:25 pm | ACT New Zealand

“The Hundertwasser Art Centre is a cautionary tale for politicians who believe they can spend money better than the people who earned it – and governments need to start resisting calls for corporate welfare if we’re going to get the books ... More >>

Minister Van Velden Seeks Alternatives To Ease Financial Burden On FENZ Levy Payers

Sunday, 7 April 2024, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government

“I encourage the public to provide feedback during consultation as this will be an important consideration when the Government makes its final decision on the levy. I am interested in the impacts the levy will have on those who it applies to, and ... More >>

Government Responds To Unsustainable Net Migration

Sunday, 7 April 2024, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa (AEWV) scheme will ensure New Zealand is attracting the skills it needs, and reducing the vulnerability of migrants to exploitation, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced today. More >>

New Zealand On Stage At Global Space Symposium

Sunday, 7 April 2024, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Space Minister Judith Collins will speak at the Space Symposium in the United States next week, promoting New Zealand’s rapidly growing place in the sector as we work to rebuild the economy. More >>

Pure Tūroa Limited To Operate Tūroa Ski Field

Saturday, 6 April 2024, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced that Pure Tūroa Limited (PTL) has been granted a 10-year concession to operate the Tūroa ski-field, ensuring the 2024 ski season will go ahead and giving certainty for the future. More >>

Methane Target Review Is Dangerous Duplication

Saturday, 6 April 2024, 6:21 pm | Green Party

This substanceless review announcement gives us no terms of reference, no idea who the ‘expert’ reviewers are or where they would come from, and a vague timeline. More >>

$4.9m Project Completed With Marae Reopening

Saturday, 6 April 2024, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Government

For many marae, it was the first time they had been able to offer paid work to their communities. The programme also provided meaningful and stable employment for those who were impacted by the economic downturn created by the COVID-19 pandemic. More >>