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Urgent Wake-up Call On Climate
Friday, 8 November 2024, 12:55 pm | Green Party
An approach which takes a high level of ambition towards reducing our domestic emissions is not only more equitable, but it would open up billions of dollars in clean energy investments, and directly benefit New Zealanders. More >>
Green MP’s Meme-ber’s Bill Set To Save The World
Friday, 8 November 2024, 10:04 am | Green Party
“This Bill is designed to provide space for creators, artists, commentators, and everyday Kiwis to poke a little fun without breaking the law – or the bank." More >>
Foreign Minister To Visit Latin America
Friday, 8 November 2024, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
“Chile and Mexico are two of New Zealand’s closest partners in Latin America and we are pleased to be visiting them next week,” Mr Peters says. More >>
$340m NZ-China Trade Boost Through 24 Key Partnerships
Friday, 8 November 2024, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
“These deals will grow our economy and reinforce New Zealand as a reliable trade partner and significant supplier to China. They will also contribute to our target of doubling the value of exports in the next 10 years.” More >>
Prime Minister Pays Tribute To Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies
Friday, 8 November 2024, 8:14 am | New Zealand Government
“Sir Bom will be remembered for his service to New Zealand and defending the ideals we value most." More >>
Poroporoaki: Ta Robert (Bom) Gillies
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The nation mourns the loss of Ta Robert (Bom) Gillies, who was the last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion and passed away peacefully surrounded by whānau at the age of 99. More >>
Bringing Crown Director Fees Closer To Market Rate
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Ordinary directors’ fees for these companies have been largely static for more than 15 years and have fallen significantly below market rate, some by up to 56 per cent. More >>
Labour, Greens And Te Pāti Māori Call On The Prime Minister To Block The Treaty Principles Bill
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The three opposition parties are listening to the clear and unified voice of Te Iwi Māori. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is sidelining these voices and ignoring a scathing Waitangi Tribunal report, while pandering to a dangerous, reactionary fringe. More >>
National MP, Suze Redmayne’s Bill Would Make It Easier For Farmers To Purchase Their First Home
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 2:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
“Current legislation makes it too hard for many farmers, farm workers, military personal and other employees who are provided accommodation as part of their job, to get into the property market. More >>
ACT Bill Drawn To Provide For Mutually-Agreed End Of Employment
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 1:05 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Employment Relations (Termination of Employment by Agreement) Amendment Bill would allow employers to open protected negotiations for the termination of an employment contract. More >>
Treaty Principles Bill Introduced To Parliament
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Once the Bill has had its first reading, every New Zealander will have the opportunity to provide their views on the Bill at the select committee stage. More >>
NZ Must Pursue Independent Foreign Policy
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 12:00 pm | Green Party
“The US election result should be a wake-up call that our country must steer clear of the AUKUS military pact,” says the Green Party Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Teanau Tuiono. More >>
Suicide Prevention Action Plan Next Steps
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
The final action plan is due for release next year. As this plan will guide our collective suicide prevention efforts for the next five years under the Every Life Matters – He Tapu te Oranga o ia tangata: Suicide Prevention Strategy 2019–2029, it is important ... More >>
Results Reinforce Importance Of Growth
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
The financial statements for the three months to 30 September 2024 show key fiscal indicators were weaker than forecast at the Budget in May with the total Crown operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL) deficit $0.7 billion larger than expected ... More >>
Police & Immigration Work Together To Tackle Gangs
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
“The Immigration Minister and I are working closely together, alongside Police, Customs and Immigration New Zealand (INZ), to respond to an organised Mongols event in Canterbury between 7-10 November,” Police Minister Mark Mitchell says. More >>
Prime Minister Congratulates Donald J. Trump On Election Win
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 5:19 am | New Zealand Government
The relationship between our two countries is strong and enduring. I look forward to developing even closer relations with the incoming Trump Administration. More >>
Winston Peters Must Apologise
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Parliament has standards, and Winston Peters fell well short of those,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Government Continues To Fail Small Business
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Data from Xero shows there has been an 81 percent increase in the cost of late payments to Kiwi small businesses, now costing firms more than $827 million a year. More >>
Real Savings Needed In Health Budget To Ease Pressure On GP Fees, Dunedin Hospital
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 1:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
In Auckland we have 97 percent of GPs hiking or planning to hike fees, a move that could discourage a patient from making a trip to the doctor that could save the health system thousands of dollars down the line. More >>
Unemployment Rising Under National
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Unemployment continues to increase under the fiscal mismanagement of Nicola Willis,” Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Safe, Secure Digital Identity Services On The Way
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
“New Zealanders want to be able to complete everyday tasks online and in person in a way that’s safe and secure,” Ms Collins says. More >>
Near Four-Year High Unemployment Reveals Dire Need For New Direction
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 11:31 am | Green Party
“The Government’s economy for the rich is leaving thousands behind," says the Green Party’s Spokesperson for Social Development and Employment, Ricardo Menéndez-March. More >>
Near Four-year High Unemployment Reveals Dire Need For New Direction
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 11:27 am | Green Party
“The Government’s economy for the rich is leaving thousands behind," says the Green Party’s Spokesperson for Social Development and Employment, Ricardo Menéndez-March. More >>
Home-Based ECE Care Made Easier
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
“I have heard from providers that some of the red tape around home-based ECE care is too onerous and makes them spend too much time on compliance,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
Base Woodbourne Resolution With Kurahaupō Iwi
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō Trust, Rangitāne o Wairau Settlement Trust, and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia each received $8.4 mn after contaminated soil at Base Woodbourne near Blenheim prevented the 3 Iwi from purchasing a substantial part of the site as originally ... More >>
Beefing Up Red Meat Marketing In China
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 4:47 am | New Zealand Government
The ‘Taste Pure Nature’ campaign is a partnership between the Government and the red meat sector that will strengthen our red meat brand in China, differentiating it from our competitors, and driving better returns for kiwi farmers and processors. More >>
Not Too Late To Abandon The Bill, Christopher
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10:15 pm | Green Party
Te Tiriti is permanent, Governments are temporary. Honouring the Treaty has to come before the honouring of coalition agreements. More >>
Shovels In The Ground This Term Unlikely
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“National also hasn’t been clear how it will pay for these new tunnels. We already know Simeon Brown has blown his transport budget, and with no commitment on timeframe or funding, there is no guarantees they will be built. More >>
Coalition Govt’s Expensive Tunnel Vision For Wellington Comes At The Expense Of The Regions
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 5:38 pm | Green Party
“If the Government is going to spend a few billion dollars on a road, it would be better spent in the regions where it will actually make a difference - not just a few kilometres of an extra lane in the centre of Wellington." More >>
Government Formalises Police Vetting Service
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
“The vetting service that Police provide is of significant value to users of the service and Kiwis across New Zealand – particularly those working with vulnerable people,” says Mr Mitchell. More >>
Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Monitor will be led by a board of three members with current Chief Executive, Arran Jones remaining in his role from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 to oversee and support the organisation’s transition. More >>
NZTA Confirms Preferred Option For Second Mt Vic Tunnel And SH1 Upgrades
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The SH1 Wellington Improvements RoNS will now move through an investment case which will be completed to be brought back to the NZTA Board in mid-2025. More >>
Appointments Strengthen Conservation Boards
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Potaka today announced 64 appointments to the country’s 14 Conservation Boards. More >>
First Steps Towards National Infrastructure Plan
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
The development of a 30-year National Infrastructure Plan has been widely welcomed across the infrastructure sector and was a National Party campaign commitment. The Infrastructure Commission has been tasked with delivering the Plan. More >>
Stats Show Medsafe Accelerates Approval Assessments
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
“The data produced in Medsafe’s annual statistics show that in 2023/2024 Medsafe expedited their assessment process for almost every category of medicine,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
National MP’s Bill Would Increase Jail Time For Killing A Police Dog
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10:15 am | New Zealand National Party
Sadly 24 Police dogs have died in the line of duty. The most recent dog killed was Gazza, who was sadly shot in Porirua in 2016. The loss of any animal is devastating, especially when they serve the public in such an impactful way. Simply put, the death ... More >>
New Rules Mean Faster Payment Times For Small Businesses
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government is ambitious about lifting New Zealand’s economic productivity and improving public sector efficiency, which means adopting smarter ways of working,” Mr Bayly says. More >>
Public Servants Should Use Cheaper Taxi Options
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 8:31 am | ACT New Zealand
A 2017 report from the Taxpayers’ Union estimated savings of upwards of $3 million a year if public servants used rideshare services instead of taxis. The savings are likely to be even greater today. More >>
Accelerating Maths Achievement For Kiwi Kids
Monday, 4 November 2024, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
This Government is committed to getting 80 per cent of Year 8 students at or above the expected curriculum level by 2030. We’ve just released a new knowledge-rich curriculum in time for Term 1 next year that sets out a structured, evidence-based ... More >>
Government’s Disgrace For Christchurch Homeowners
Monday, 4 November 2024, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David Seymour has set new unfair and arbitrary rules which will mean that people do not get the repairs that they were promised and are entitled to. More >>
National’s FamilyBoost A Colossal Flop
Monday, 4 November 2024, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Only 1,094 households have received the full amount of the FamilyBoost payment,” Labour Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Government’s Creative Sector Strategy Released
Monday, 4 November 2024, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
“Amplify has been released for public consultation and I encourage people to read the strategy and to share their feedback. More >>
Ngarewa-Packer Demands Support For Palestine Ceasefire From New Plymouth Mayor
Monday, 4 November 2024, 10:46 am | Te Pati Maori
“I am shocked at his decision to disregard the petition presented by Palestine Solidarity Taranaki calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire”, said Ngarewa-Packer. More >>
On-Sold Programme Changes Bring Resolution To Homeowners And Taxpayers
Monday, 4 November 2024, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Applicants had 12 months to apply for an ex-gratia payment towards the cost of having their homes repaired for remaining earthquake damage. Applications for the programme closed on 14 October 2020. More >>
Greens Reignite Call For Free Dental
Monday, 4 November 2024, 8:25 am | Green Party
“Everyone in Aotearoa deserves access to dental care - we can make this happen with a fair tax system,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Primary Health, Ricardo Menéndez March. More >>
Todd McClay To Lead Large Trade Mission To China
Sunday, 3 November 2024, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
This visit is part of the Government delivering on its promise to lead more trade missions than any previous administration during this term of parliament. More >>
Members To Address Global Issues & Examine Parliamentary Democracy At 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference In NSW
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 2:15 pm | Office of the Speaker
The main theme for the conference is ‘Engage, Empower, Sustain: Charting the Course for Resilient Democracy’. More >>
New Charter To Guarantee Better Access For Hunting And Fishing
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
This Charter establishes guiding principles for the Department of Conservation (DOC) to provide clear and transparent decisions on PCL access that makes it easier for kiwis to go hunting and fishing. More >>
Pou Whenua Blessing Honours Tongariro
Friday, 1 November 2024, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Potaka attended a blessing for the specially carved Pou Whenua at Mangatepopo, at the start of the track on 1 November. It represents Te Ririo, a significant figure in the histories of Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, hapū of Ngāti Tūwharetoa. More >>
Trade Deal With Gulf States Welcomed
Friday, 1 November 2024, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Given the global situation, this deal paves the way for further trade and cooperation with the Gulf States,” Labour trade spokesperson Damien O’Connor said. More >>
New Members Appointed To The NZTA Board
Friday, 1 November 2024, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Transport Transport Minister Simeon Brown has today announced two new appointments to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board. Mary-Anne Macleod and Mike Rudge have both been appointed as members for three-year ... More >>
Welcome Relief From New Oestradiol Gel Funding
Friday, 1 November 2024, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
“I’m well aware of the stress caused by the global shortage earlier this year. At the time I said I was confident Pharmac was working hard to find a replacement, and I’m pleased to see this come to fruition,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
Greens Call For Bottom Trawling Ban And Call Out Minister For Lacklustre Response
Friday, 1 November 2024, 11:15 am | Green Party
“We either ban bottom trawling or we allow our ocean ecosystems to be ripped apart and washed away,” says the Green Party Spokesperson for Oceans and Fisheries, Teanau Tuiono. More >>
Applications Now Open For New Training Pathway
Friday, 1 November 2024, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
“Investment in this new training pathway supports the Government’s target to grow our mental health and addiction workforce and improve access to services,” says Mr Doocey. More >>
Deputy Prime Minister Visit To Australia
Friday, 1 November 2024, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
“Australia is New Zealand’s closest partner, and we are pleased to make this second official visit there for 2024 following the first ever Foreign and Defence Ministers 2+2 Meeting between our two countries in Melbourne in January,” Mr Peters ... More >>
Transforming Cancer Care In New Zealand
Friday, 1 November 2024, 8:38 am | New Zealand National Party
“From today, thousands more Kiwis are set to benefit from this country’s biggest ever funding investment for cancer, which National drove from the outset,” Dr Reti says More >>
Increased Medicines Access Continues Following Budget Boost
Friday, 1 November 2024, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
“It was a priority for this Government to fix that. We’ve allocated Pharmac its largest ever budget of $6.294 billion over four years, so that it can get on and do its job – negotiating the best deals for medicine for New Zealanders. More >>
New Zealand Concludes High Quality Trade Deal With The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Friday, 1 November 2024, 4:19 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and GCC trade is worth over $3 billion annually, with New Zealand exporting $2.6 billion in the year to June 2024. This includes $1.8 billion of dairy, $260 million of red meat, $72 million of horticulture and $70 million of travel and tourism ... More >>
Labour Welcomes OAG Fast Track Inquiry
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“We welcome this inquiry, and call on the Government to wait until the Auditor-General reports back before going to committee stage where 149 projects will be added to the Bill and further progressed through the House,” Labour environment spokesperson ... More >>
Government Seeks Views On Remote Court Attendance
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Courts (Remote Participation) Act 2010 provides a framework for determining when court users can attend remotely by audio-visual or audio links, instead of in-person. More >>
