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NZ, Colorado To Cooperate On Space, Science
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Space Minister Judith Collins says. Collins signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Colorado State Governor Jared Polis while attending the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. More >>
Speech On Foreign Affairs And Trade
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Successive generations of trade negotiators and political leaders have invested in relationships offshore, and worked hard to complete deals like CER, the China FTA, the CPTPP, and the more recent EU, UK, UAE and GCC FTAs. More >>
Expanded Emergency Department At Auckland City Hospital Will See Capacity Increase
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The redevelopment is one of a number of emergency department redevelopment projects underway, including Nelson Hospital’s ED expansion, Taranaki Base Hospital’s Project Maunga, and early design work on Wellington Hospital’s ED. More >>
Labour Bill Aimed To Protect Well-Paying Jobs
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 5:14 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Well-paid jobs would have been protected under this bill, by ensuring fairer conditions for workers in sectors like construction, cleaning, and healthcare, where labour hire is more common, and workers are often left out of collective agreements. More >>
Supporting Kiwis With The Costs Of Power
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Scheme supports those who are struggling to pay their energy bills and are affected by the phase-out of a low fixed electricity charge by offering them a $110 power credit from their providers. More >>
Game-changing Employment Bill To Tackle PGs Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 4:50 pm | ACT New Zealand
The bill would allow employers to open protected negotiations for the termination of an employment contract, avoiding costly unfair dismissal or personal grievance claims. More >>
Reserve Bank Acts While Govt Shrugs
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“New Zealanders are rightfully nervous about their jobs, mortgages, and KiwiSaver right now, yet all they’re getting from their Government is ‘we’ve got this.’ That’s not a plan, that’s complacency." More >>
Government Restraint Offers Hope To Firms, Farms, And Families
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Households deserve credit for improving economic conditions. They reined in their budgets during a cost-of-living crisis." More >>
Property Law Amendment Bill Pulled From Ballot
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“This simple Bill aims to protect people buying a new home from the small number of property vendors who would choose to rip up a contract in bad faith, for a bit of extra cash,” Ingrid Leary said. More >>
OCR Reduction Affirms Spending Discipline
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Reserve Bank today reduced the OCR by 25 basis points, meaning the rate has come down 200 basis points since August last year. More >>
Change Forecast For Govt’s Weather Agencies
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation will be introduced this year to enable NIWA’s acquisition of MetService, bringing government meteorology and climate science capabilities together. More >>
Going For Growth: Backing NZ Wool Producers
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The new procurement requirements will apply to the construction of government owned buildings that cost $9 million and more, and to refurbishments of $100,000 and more. The requirement will apply to about 130 agencies. More >>
Increased Diesel Reserves To Improve Resilience
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government consulted on the proposal late last year and has agreed that from 1 July 2028, fuel importers that have more than a 10 per cent market share must hold an additional seven days’ supply onshore. More >>
More Children At Risk Of Losing Family Connections
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 6:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“These reckless changes will discourage the search for the wider family of children in care and risks isolating them from their whakapapa and cultural identity,” Labour children’s spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Waking Up From A Greenwashed Corporate Welfare Nightmare
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 4:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
"NZGIF has poured nearly $400 million down the drain with next to nothing to show for it. It's the kind of greenwashed corporate welfare ACT has railed against for years," says ACT Finance spokesperson Todd Stephenson. More >>
Government To Wind Down Green Investment Finance
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
“Almost $400 million has been invested with very limited results and there are more than 20 other government funds operating with similar objectives to the NZGIF,” Mr Watts says. More >>
Reserve Bank Appointment
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The appointment is effective from 8 April 2025 and can be extended by up to three months with written notice. More >>
Cross-Party Delegation To Visit Pacific
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has deep connections in the Pacific, befitting our close historical, strategic, economic, and people-to-people links, and reflecting our place in the Pacific Islands Forum family, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Public Sector Should Embrace 90-Day Trials
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 2:44 pm | ACT New Zealand
The public sector’s primary responsibility is to the general taxpayer, not its own employees. If it becomes clear in the first few weeks of employment that a new worker can’t deliver for taxpayers, that worker should be let go – so long as ... More >>
David Parker Made A Difference – Hipkins
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David has achieved an awful lot in his time here. No one’s work in politics is ever finished and I’m sure he steps away with that same sense. More >>
Expanding Prescriber Rights Will Increase Access To Medicines
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to the Medicines Act introduced to Parliament last week will give nurse practitioners, who are highly skilled health professionals, increased prescribing rights within their scope of practice More >>
David Parker To Step Down From Parliament
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Long-serving Labour MP and former Minister David Parker has today announced his intention to leave Parliament. David Parker will deliver a valedictory speech in early May. A date will be confirmed once agreed with the Business Committee. More >>
Government Accepts Election Process Changes
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Many of these recommendations are practical, like considering a single deadline for all candidate and party list nominations, or amending the cut-off date for enrolments prior to polling day, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
‘Safety-first’ Approach At Oranga Tamariki Underway
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
With the removal of requirements and targets that do not focus solely on ensuring children are physically safe and cared for, Oranga Tamariki can now be solely focused on their core responsibility which is the care and protection of children. More >>
Freeing Up Access To Finance For Kiwi Households
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Successive reforms heaped compliance requirements on banks, insurers, and lenders. The sector found itself in a bureaucratic straitjacket, regulated by multiple authorities and subjected to duplicative licence requirements. More >>
Cutting Red Tape At The Start Of Employment
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Removing the 30-day rule means employees and employers are free to agree on a wider range of employment terms including those that differ from the collective employment agreement for the first 30 days. More >>
Finally, NZ Can Be Taken Seriously On Defence
Monday, 7 April 2025, 4:43 pm | ACT New Zealand
“This is a major win for New Zealand’s security and a testament to ACT’s push for a robust defence posture. We’ve campaigned for two percent of GDP on defence for years, and today’s plan finally delivers." More >>
Flaws In Govt’s Climate Strategy Will Cost Us Money
Monday, 7 April 2025, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The Government needs to come clean on how it is going to ensure we not only reach our Paris Agreement obligations, but also how we are going to meet our domestic net zero 2050 target,”Labour climate spokesperson Deborah Russell said. More >>
Multi-billion Dollar Defence Plan Unveiled
Monday, 7 April 2025, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
“This new Defence Capability Plan contains $12 billion of funding over the next four years, which includes $9 billion of new spending. This will raise New Zealand’s defence spending from just over one per cent of GDP to more than two per cent in ... More >>
ACT Continues To Drive Real Change In The Latest Quarterly Plan
Monday, 7 April 2025, 9:02 am | ACT New Zealand
Close to half of the plan’s action points reflect ACT’s contributions. With ACT in Government, Kiwis are being liberated from red tape and wasteful spending, while smart investment continues to improve the safety and security of all New Zealanders. More >>
Q2 Plan Continues Relentless Focus On Growth
Monday, 7 April 2025, 7:42 am | New Zealand Government
A bigger economy means more jobs, higher incomes, and more money in people’s back pockets. It also means we can afford the health and education services Kiwis deserve, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>
Strengthening Strategic Ties With UAE Investors
Sunday, 6 April 2025, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand is open for business. The establishment of Invest New Zealand and recent investment reforms make it easier to welcome foreign capital that benefits our country,” Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. More >>
Government Delivers Breakthrough Week For Building
Sunday, 6 April 2025, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
This week’s announcements are just the start. There’s more to come as we get on with fixing the consenting system and making it easier to put a roof over every Kiwi’s head. More >>
Pressing Go On The Second Ashburton Bridge
Sunday, 6 April 2025, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
NZTA will manage the design and build of the bridge and adjoining roads as one project, with ADC responsible for funding the section of new local road, as outlined in the partner agreement. More >>
Travellers To Benefit From Joint Airline Agreement Extension
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The reauthorised agreement now includes Iberia Airlines and will continue to provide connectivity and capacity between New Zealand and the UK, and other European destinations. More >>
Modern Civil Aviation Law Comes Into Effect
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
“I know this legislation is something the aviation sector has been eagerly awaiting, and I thank them for their cooperation as the Act is implemented,” Acting Transport Minister James Meager says. More >>
Super-sized Granny Flats Coming To Backyards
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
“It’s currently far too hard to build the homes New Zealanders need, with even the simplest dwellings tangling up homeowners and builders in red tape. That’s a big part of the reason why we’re replacing the Resource Management Act (RMA) ... More >>
Security Resources To Support Ethnic Communities
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Some of our Ethnic Communities in New Zealand are receiving unwanted attention from foreign states aiming to suppress their protected rights and freedoms, including their right to freedom of expression. More >>
'Decolonising' Deadlines: Waikato Law Faculty Undermines Excellence With Automatic Extension Policy
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 2:14 pm | ACT New Zealand
Instead of aspiring for excellence, Waikato University is making excuses for mediocrity. This is the kind of degradation of values that, if left unchecked, would send our universities tumbling down international rankings. More >>
Minister To Speak At Global Space Symposium
Friday, 4 April 2025, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins KC Minister for Space Space Minister Judith Collins will travel to the United States next week to attend the 40th Space Symposium. “I’m looking forward to returning to the Space Symposium to continue championing New Zealand as ... More >>
Process To Consider Establishing A Sika Deer Herd Of Special Interest Begins
Friday, 4 April 2025, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
“Hunters are one of the biggest conservation tools we have in New Zealand, and we are committed to community-led management of valued introduced species like deer and tahr in some key places,” says Mr Meager. More >>
Government Turns Its Back On Mokopuna
Friday, 4 April 2025, 2:21 pm | Te Pati Maori
"This direct violation upon our future uri goes beyond any other government attempt to diminish our rights as a people - rights that will mean nothing if our mokopuna continue to be disconnected from their anchors of whānau and identity." More >>
Over 300,000 Treaty Principles Submissions, And Not A Glove Laid On Equal Rights
Friday, 4 April 2025, 12:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Treaty Principles Bill proposes that the Treaty be interpreted in such a way that All Kiwis are Equal. What the Bill has done is reveal that New Zealand is divided. The Bill has revealed a drift towards division in this country. That drift to division ... More >>
Disability Working Groups Announced
Friday, 4 April 2025, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Membership of the strategy working groups was announced today, drawn from the disabled community, industry and government agencies. The groups will develop actions in the five key areas of education, employment, health, housing and justice. More >>
Mental Health Targets Show Increasing Access
Friday, 4 April 2025, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
“The results released today reinforce the Government’s commitment to increasing access to timely mental health and addiction support. I’m pleased the targets and numbers are going in the right direction overall which results in better access for ... More >>
Melling Transport Improvements To Start This Year
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
“This is a critical project for the future of the Hutt Valley and will be transformational for the city of Lower Hutt – reducing congestion, improving safety, boosting public transport and active transport, and driving economic growth," said Minister of Transport ... More >>
Te Pāti Māori Urges Governor-General To Block Repeal Of 7AA
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 5:52 pm | Te Pati Maori
The Governor-General must give their ‘Royal assent’ for any bill to become legally enforceable. This means that, even if a bill gets voted through all stages in Parliament, the Governor-General has the power to block it. More >>
Repeal Of 7AA Puts Child Wellbeing First
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill’s passing will enable Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children and its frontline staff to focus first and foremost on the safety and wellbeing of children when creating care arrangements, says Minister for Children, Karen Chhour. More >>
First Step Towards Honouring More Veterans On Anzac Day
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
“Anzac Day is a significant anniversary for New Zealanders, where we reflect on the costs of service and sacrifice. It is our opportunity to honour those who have served, some of whom gave their lives for our country,” Mr Penk says. More >>
ACT Welcomes Wider ANZAC Day Recognition Of Service
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 4:17 pm | ACT New Zealand
“It is a good move, and one that will mean a lot to the people who have quietly carried the weight of service without full recognition.” More >>
Abortion Care Quietly Shelved Amid Staff Shortage
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Assistance is offered to other people needing to travel for pregnancy care on the Whakatāne Hospital website – but not for those accessing abortion care. More >>
Govt Guts Kāinga Ora, Third Of Workforce Under Axe
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
If today’s proposal comes to fruition, it will take the total number of jobs cut from Kāinga Ora to a staggering 1,213 in less than a year, Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. More >>
Health Targets Focusing System On Delivering More For Patients
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Wait times in emergency departments continue to reduce, with 72.1 per cent of patients being admitted or discharged within six hours, an improvement from 67.4 per cent in the previous quarter. More >>
Regional Tourism To Benefit From $2.45 Million Boost
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
2025 is our chance to reinforce the value of tourism and show what our humming, vibrant country has on show. New Zealand tourism is open for business, Louise Upston said during comments to the University of Otago Tourism Policy School in Queenstown. More >>
Thousands Of Submissions Excluded From Treaty Principles Bill Report
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour sought an extension of time so that all submitters could be heard and their submissions put on the permanent record. Instead, the Justice Select Committee has rammed it through with outrageous haste, Labour justice spokesperson Duncan Webb ... More >>
Uncertainty Remains Over The Impact Of Tariffs
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 11:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
While the announcement has provided clarity on the percentage of tariffs, the impact on the US economy collectively including the impact on prices in the US market will take a long time to be fully realised. More >>
Statement By Minister Todd McClay Following U.S. Tariff Announcement
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s interests are best served in a world where trade flows freely. Tariffs have consequences for the global economy – impacting inflation, demand, currency stability, and economic growth. More >>
Rule Of Two For Faster Access To Medicines
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
The policy will start with Australia, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Singapore and Switzerland, as recognised countries. These are the main countries Medsafe currently recognises. More >>
Going For Growth: More Affordable Building Products
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Making it easier and more affordable to build in New Zealand is a central pillar in this Government’s Going for Growth plan to get the economy back on track. More >>
Strengthening Reo Māori Accessibility
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
“These entities fulfil a wide range of roles, from preserving cultural practices and archival material to engaging with communities, so their leadership reflects the depth of expertise needed to advance te reo Māori revitalisation,” Minister ... More >>
