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NZ First Introduces Bill That Gives Democracy Back To The People
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:37 am | New Zealand First Party
The “Conscience Acts Referendums Bill” will require that any legislation deemed as a “conscience Act” by the Speaker of the House, once debated and voted on by parliament, will be put to a public referendum at the next election so it is the ... More >>
Greens Call For Govt To Scrap Proposed ECE Changes
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:25 am | Green Party
The Government’s proposed changes remove obligations to honour te Tiriti o Waitangi and mana whenua status of tangata whenua, undermine qualification requirements for teachers, and reduce protections for teachers More >>
Teaching Council Shouldn't Be Policing Political Speech
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:24 am | ACT New Zealand
According to the Free Speech Union, a complaint has been made about a teacher who made a comment about the Treaty Principles Bill on Facebook. The complaint alleges that the teacher has breached the Teaching Council’s Code of Conduct. More >>
Labour And Greens In Lockstep On Law And Order
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:18 am | New Zealand National Party
Labour and the Greens joined forces to vote against tougher sentences for violent criminals, reinstating Three Strikes, banning gang patches and giving Police the power to conduct warrantless searches on gang members. More >>
Social Worker Legislation Strengthens Professional Oversight
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says the Social Workers Registration Amendment Bill, which passed its third reading, puts safety at the forefront. More >>
Cuts To Consultant, Contractor Spend Exceed Target
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Public Service Commission data released today shows the size of the core public service workforce decreased 4 percent in the 12 months to December 2024. At the end of December there were 62,968 public servants (FTEs), compared with 65,699 in December 2023. More >>
Funding Limit Change Win For Mental Health Sector
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
“We have a responsibility as a government to look at every option we can to ensure New Zealanders have timely access to mental health support where & when they need it. They have a Government that will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of this ... More >>
Attendance Rates Rising But Not Good Enough
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
In Term 4 of 2024 58.1 per cent of students attended school regularly, an increase of 5.1 percentage points from 53 per cent in Term 4 of 2023. Attendance rates across all equity index groups increased from 2023 to 2024. More >>
Government Unlocks Export Growth Opportunities For New Zealand Dairy Businesses
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand currently administers dairy export quotas for the Dominican Republic, the European Union, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. More >>
Legislation Supports Continued Safe Operation Of Clubs And Ranges
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:06 pm | New Zealand Government
This is an important step towards modernising our firearms laws and ensuring shooting clubs and ranges are fairly regulated in a manner that supports public safety. More >>
Unlocking Data To Increase Competition And Choice
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Government
This is a monumental step for Kiwi consumers. It sets up the framework to give them greater ownership of their data, and more power and ease when it comes to shopping around for the best deal on utilities and other essential services. More >>
Oral Questions — Questions To Ministers | Sitting Date: 25 March 2025
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 2:31 pm | Hansard
Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) for 25 March 2025 More >>
Cuddles For Crims Out, Rights For Victims In
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
Protecting the safety and property of New Zealanders is the government’s first and most important job. That’s why ACT is restoring balance to a system that has become too focused on criminals instead of victims. More >>
Chris Bishop - Speech To Project Auckland Luncheon
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland is critical to New Zealand’s future. We are not going to be successful in growing our economy if we don’t think carefully about how we enable Auckland, as our largest and most important city, to grow and thrive. More >>
Real Consequences For Crime Restored
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
“This is a significant milestone in this Government’s mission to restore law and order. It signals to victims that they deserve justice, and that they are our priority.” More >>
Tauranga City Council Spends $180,000 On A Film That No-one's Watched
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 12:25 pm | ACT New Zealand
"The documentary comes soon after the Council’s $75,000 tourism app flop, and the installation of a $300,000 sculpture in Red Square." More >>
Tamatha Paul Needs To Talk To Normal People
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 11:58 am | ACT New Zealand
“Tamatha Paul has spent so much time hanging out with radical left-wing student groups that she’s got law and order completely backwards. It’s criminals who are the problem, not the Police who catch them." More >>
Targeted Support When Relocating For Work
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Relocate for Work Support payment will be available from 31 March for people on a benefit who can’t find a job where they currently live and need support to move to another location where they have found a job. More >>
New Fines For Fisheries Offences Come Into Force
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
“The new infringement offences mean Fishery Officers will be able to issue fines that are more proportionate to the level of offending, removing unnecessary cost and burden on the court system.” More >>
Safer Roads Through Roadside Drug Driver Tests
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government’s road safety strategy targets the highest contributing factors to fatal road crashes. The new roadside testing regime will be a key road safety tool because it will allow Police to better detect and deter drug-impaired drivers." More >>
Tax Legislation Passed To Support Growth
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Taxation (Annual Rates 24-25, Emergency Response, and Remedial Measures) Bill which passed third reading today, will support businesses setting up or looking to grow, who need access to capital and need a pool of talented people. More >>
Strong Relationship With PNG Reconfirmed
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:12 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand deeply values our friendship with Papua New Guinea, a crucial partner in the Pacific,” PM Christopher Luxon says. “We look forward to continuing to work alongside Papua New Guinea on issues facing the Pacific region, including climate ... More >>
Kiwis Lose Faith In Job Market
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 6:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The latest Westpac survey shows that New Zealanders continue to feel squeezed by a lacklustre labour market and high cost of living, especially in areas like Auckland,” Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Cross-party Involvement On Resource Management Reform
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
“Everyone agrees that the RMA is broken and in desperate need of replacement. It fails to deliver the infrastructure and development New Zealanders need, while at the same time fails to properly protect the environment,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Improvements To The Proceeds Of Crime Fund
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Proceeds of Crime Fund is not to be used as an on-going permanent funding source. Approved initiatives will be for short-term (maximum three year) funding applications that meet the Government’s targeted criteria. More >>
Inner Hauraki Gulf Closed To Rock Lobster Fishing
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The closure, from 1 April 2025, and other changes are part of Fisheries New Zealand’s biannual sustainability reviews which look at catch limits and management settings for fisheries around Aotearoa. More >>
Five Years On Since New Zealand’s First COVID-19 Lockdown
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Last year the Government announced there would be a second phase of the Inquiry into COVID-19 covering outstanding matters of public concern. Both the ACT-National and New Zealand First-National coalition agreements include commitments to expand the ... More >>
Greens Question Govt Commitment To Environmental Protection With RMA Reform
Monday, 24 March 2025, 5:18 pm | Green Party
“We have seen this Government bulldoze over biodiversity, freshwater and environmental protections for the sole purpose of profit and now they expect us to believe them when they say they are committed to protecting our natural world,” says the Green ... More >>
This Might Be The Most Important Thing The Government Does
Monday, 24 March 2025, 4:49 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Ditching the RMA and passing new laws centred on property rights might be the most important thing the Government does." More >>
New Planning Laws To End The Culture Of ‘No’
Monday, 24 March 2025, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
“The RMA is broken and everyone knows it. It makes it too hard to build the infrastructure and houses New Zealand desperately needs, too hard to use our abundant natural resources, and hasn’t resulted in better management of our natural environment,” Mr Bishop ... More >>
New Zealand & India Comprehensive FTA Consultation Begins
Monday, 24 March 2025, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
We are offering all interested New Zealanders, including businesses, NGOs, and members of the public the opportunity to make a submission prior to 15 April 2025. More >>
Cost Of Living Support Coming For 1.5 Million New Zealanders
Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
933,200 superannuitants and 4,900 veterans will get a boost to New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran’s Pension, while 409,300 main beneficiaries will get a higher payment. More >>
Winston Peters' State Of The Nation - 'Make New Zealand First Again'
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 2:59 pm | New Zealand First Party
Ever since the formation of New Zealand First, under First Past the Post and before the arrival of MMP, we have stood for the sovereignty of New Zealand citizens in our own country. More >>
KO Needs More Powers To Evict Unruly Tenants
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 2:38 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT policy would ensure the requirement for KO to prove anti-social behaviour can include testimony from other residents in the neighbourhood. Both parties would have access to a private hearing by the Tenancy Tribunal to give testimony. More >>
Govt Must Tackle Meth Use Crisis
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The just-released Drugs in Wastewater Testing Programme results for 2024 shows methamphetamine use has nearly doubled in the last year alone. More >>
Govt’s Continued Lack Of Action On Gaza Condemned
Friday, 21 March 2025, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour has been calling for stronger action from the Government on Israel’s invasion of Gaza, including intervening in South Africa’s case against Israel in the International Court of Justice, and the creation of a special visa for family members of New Zealanders ... More >>
ACT Welcomes Investigation Of Banking Cabal
Friday, 21 March 2025, 3:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
The banking alliance is a woke cabal. It co-ordinates banks into aligning lending practices with net-zero emissions goals, and this affects local lending practices, especially in the rural sector. More >>
Building Consent Data Shows Need For Bold Reforms
Friday, 21 March 2025, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
“For the first time, we have consistent nationwide data proving statutory timeframes are masking problems. Councils are stopping the clock on applications by requesting additional information, extending processing times beyond the official 20 working ... More >>
PM India Mission Brings Relationship Step Change
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Luxon and the business delegation focused on enhancing New Zealand’s presence in key sectors, including education, technology, tourism, investment, manufacturing, food and primary industries. More >>
Iwi Join Discussion On Geothermal Potential
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is in the early stages of considering how the abundant but underutilised natural resource could be used to bolster energy security, as well as in applications such as tourism, mineral resources, science and technology, regional ... More >>
National At Sea Over Defence Jobs
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“If we want more people joining our Defence Force, getting rid of the people who make uniformed personnel’s jobs easier isn’t a good start,” Labour Defence spokesperson Peeni Henare said. More >>
Strong Interest In Modernising Biosecurity Law
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposed amendments include higher fines for passengers bringing in undeclared high-risk goods, greater flexibility around importing requirements, and fairer cost-sharing for biosecurity responses. More >>
National Standards Returning By Stealth
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Having our tamariki undergo standardised testing from a young age only fuels anxiety and stress for students and parents. It pits students against each other and only reinforces in children who don’t have the same out-of-school support that they’re ... More >>
Reining In Water Price Increases For Aucklanders
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Minister Simeon Brown says the Government is committed to delivering affordable water charges for Aucklanders through the Local Water Done Well solution for Watercare, while ensuring that there is ongoing investment in critical infrastructure maintenance ... More >>
Enhanced Urgent Care Service For Napier
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Not only will the existing service be retained, Health New Zealand has agreed to enhance the overnight service so that Napier residents can receive more comprehensive care such as access to nurse prescribers, plus overnight medical support from a doctor ... More >>
Kiwis Still Struggling As Economy Stumbles Along
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders are working harder but still not getting ahead. Unemployment remains high and people’s wages still aren’t keeping up with rising costs. More >>
Construction Begins On New Adult Mental Health Building In Christchurch
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The redevelopment of Hillmorton Campus will improve the whole adult inpatient service, ensuring a broader range of options are available to clinical teams to better support people in their time of greatest need. More >>
Efforts Pay Off With Economic Growth
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 12:05 pm | ACT New Zealand
Firms, farms, and families have made tough sacrifices in a cost-of-living crisis, but now they're starting to see the fruits of their efforts. Inflation is under control, interest rates are getting lower. More >>
It’s Official: Kiwis Can Look Forward To Better Days
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Going for Growth progress report I issued last month detailed more than 80 actions the Government has taken, or that are underway, to facilitate growth. There will be more announcements in the coming months. More >>
New Independent Review Function For Civil Aviation Decisions
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Application fees for reviews, which will partially recover the costs for the new independent review function, are set at $1,000 (excl. GST) for individuals and $1,500 (excl. GST) in any other case (such as for organisations). More >>
New Zealand – US Relations On Strong Footing
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 8:12 am | New Zealand Government
While in Washington DC, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters met Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Head of the US Office of Foreign Assistance Peter Marocco, and a range of other Administration ... More >>
International Anti-Money Laundering Rule Changes Support Government Reforms
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) last month adopted revised standards for tackling money laundering and the financing of terrorism to allow for simplified regulatory measures for businesses, organisations and sectors that pose a lower risk of money ... More >>
Is Police Abolition Official Green Party Policy?
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 3:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
At best, Tamatha Paul has deluded herself. At worst, she is using her platform to actively misinform her followers and make them more likely to support radically pro-crime policies like police abolition, ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson said. More >>
Greens Call For Compassionate Release Of Dean Wickliffe
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 1:07 pm | Green Party
People in prison are human beings and have rights. The Minister has a duty to ensure these rights are upheld. What we have heard from Dean is gravely concerning. More >>
Another Failed ETS Auction, Another Indictment On The Govt’s Climate Credibility
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 12:54 pm | Green Party
“We must take forestry offsets out of the ETS to ensure it functions properly to actually cap emissions. We must end free allocation of credits to our largest polluters. We must price agricultural emissions - the only sector currently not priced." More >>
Luxon Quick To Give Away Principled Position On Nukes
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 11:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Nuclear Suppliers Group aims to ensure nuclear trade for peaceful purposes does not contribute to the proliferation of nuclear weapons and its rules require members to have signed the NPT. More >>
New Electronic System To Support Pharmacy Efficiency
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
The register, developed by Kiwi brand Toniq Limited, is the first of its kind to be approved in New Zealand for pharmacies, increasing efficiency in pharmacies by allowing pharmacists to focus on patients instead of administrative tasks like manual ... More >>
RIF Delivering For Regional NZ, More To Come
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
To date, the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) has received more than 250 applications. Approved investments align with the Government’s focus areas of enabling growth and water storage, supporting energy generation and Māori economic development, ... More >>
NZ Must Act On Israel’s Slaughter Of Children
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 10:10 am | Green Party
In just the last 24 hours, Israel’s strikes on Gaza have killed at least 400 people, mostly children and women, and left many more injured. More >>
Newmarket And Parnell Safety Bolstered With Proceeds Of Crime
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 9:31 am | ACT New Zealand
Hon Nicole McKee and Hon Simeon Brown have announced that $1.3 million from the Proceeds of Crime Fund will advance anti-crime measures across central Auckland, including lighting, CCTV, and increased security patrols. More >>
