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Stand Up For Palestine: A Call To Action Against Israel's Treacherous Attack

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:55 pm | Te Pati Maori

Israel deliberately targeted densely populated areas, schools, homes, and shelters for displaced people in the middle of a ceasefire. More >>

Appointments To Pharmac Board

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Chartered accountant Talia Anderson-Town joined the Board in 2021 and has now been appointed for a further three years. More >>

ACT Looks To Stand Candidates In Local Council Elections

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 3:46 pm | ACT New Zealand

Today ACT Leader David Seymour announced the Party is seeking expressions of interest from New Zealanders to stand for their local council under the ACT banner. More >>

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First Stage Of Manukau Health Park Expansion Open To Patients

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Manukau Health Park will deliver 150,000 additional outpatient appointments and 3,600 additional surgical procedures to serve the needs of the rapidly growing South Auckland population once complete. More >>

Proceeds Of Crime To Fund Safety Measures In Central Auckland

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government

The Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 enables New Zealand Police to seize money and assets that have been obtained directly or indirectly from the proceeds of crime. Once all legal matters are addressed, the recovered money is placed in the Proceeds More >>

Proceeds Of Crime To Fund Safety Measures In Central Auckland

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government

“In recent years there has been increased antisocial and criminal behaviour in our CBD. The Government is committed to cracking down on lawlessness and antisocial behaviours in central Auckland,” Auckland Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>

Green Party Backs Volunteer Firefighters In Their Call For ACC Recognition

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 11:18 am | Green Party

The Green Party stands in support of volunteer firefighters petitioning the Government to step up and change legislation to provide volunteers the same ACC coverage and benefits as their paid counterparts. “Firefighters put their lives at risk to protect ... More >>

Consultation On Options To Strengthen Food Waste For Pigs Regulations

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government

‘Feeding untreated meat waste, often known as "swill", to pigs could introduce serious animal diseases like FMD and African swine fever, costing billions of dollars to New Zealand's economy and causing massive disruption to farmers and rural businesses’, ... More >>

Still No Certainty For Disability Communities

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 9:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party

“Disabled people, their families and carers have gone through so much heartbreak over the past year because of this heartless Government,” acting disability issues spokesperson, Carmel Sepuloni said. More >>

New Zealand & India Strengthen Forestry Ties

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government

The MOC includes the development of bilateral forestry cooperation to continue mutual growth. New Zealand’s forestry exports to India have increased from $9.5 million in 2023 to an estimated $76.5 million in 2024. More >>

New Zealand & India Strengthen Horticultural Ties

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:04 am | New Zealand Government

The MOC aims to foster closer ties between the two countries’ horticultural industries, focusing on areas such as technical exchanges, harvest and post-harvest management, training, and the sharing of technological expertise. More >>

PMs Luxon & Modi Deepen NZ-India Ties

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 6:38 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand will increase its diplomatic footprint in India, establishing additional roles in New Delhi and Mumbai to further New Zealand’s profile and promote interests on the ground. More >>

Caroline Flora Reappointed As Chief Censor

Monday, 17 March 2025, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government

“I am pleased to announce that Ms Flora has been reappointed for a three-year term of office as the Chief Censor in charge of the Office of Film and Literature Classification [the Classification Office]”, says Ms van Velden. More >>

New Associate Psychology Role To Grow The Mental Health Workforce

Monday, 17 March 2025, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government

“I am thrilled that the University of Canterbury is the first to be awarded funding to help lead the new associate psychology pathway. I know this new role will help ease New Zealand’s psychology workforce shortages,” Mr Doocey says. More >>

Family Court Judges Appointed

Monday, 17 March 2025, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government

The new Judges will take up their roles in April and May and fill Family Court vacancies at the Auckland and Manukau courts. More >>

New High Dependency Unit Will Expand Critical Care Services In Wellington

Monday, 17 March 2025, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government

The ICU being at capacity was also creating patient flow issues and causing longer wait times for patients in ED needing critical care as they waited for a bed to become available. More >>

Oral Questions — Questions To Ministers | Sitting Date: 13 March 2025

Monday, 17 March 2025, 11:45 am | Hansard

Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) for 13 March 2025 More >>

Oral Questions — Questions To Ministers | Sitting Date: 12 March 2025

Monday, 17 March 2025, 11:41 am | Hansard

Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) for 12 March 2025 More >>

Strengthening Education Ties Across The Pacific

Monday, 17 March 2025, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government

While in Papua New Guinea, Dr Reti will meet with education counterparts and experts from across the region to further strengthen relationships and collaborate on shared educational goals. More >>

Education Delegation Departs For Europe & UK

Monday, 17 March 2025, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government

This year’s summit theme is ‘Quality Education: The Key to Prosperity and Well-being’. The summit will be attended by Education Ministers, union leaders, and teacher leaders from high performing OECD countries. More >>

NZ & India Launch Comprehensive FTA Negotiations

Monday, 17 March 2025, 7:55 am | New Zealand Government

Currently the fifth-largest economy in the world, with a population of 1.4 billion people, India holds significant potential for New Zealand and will play a pivotal role in doubling New Zealand’s exports by value over the next ten years. More >>

First discussion with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

Sunday, 16 March 2025, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and the U.S. have a well-balanced and complementary trade profile, with U.S. consumers enjoying many of our high-quality goods and services and U.S. exporters benefiting from New Zealand’s low tariff regime and enabling investment framework. More >>

Shane Jones Has No Shame

Sunday, 16 March 2025, 1:56 pm | Green Party

Instead of pandering to industry interests, the Minister must wake up to the reality that he has a responsibility to protect our oceans so that future generations can enjoy what we have today. More >>

National Botches Health Funding Numbers

Saturday, 15 March 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“The Health Minister should learn how to read government accounts. He should be referring to spending over three government budgets – some of that money will not be spent until 2030 - not three years,” Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall ... More >>

Government Tramples On The Rights Of Disabled Migrant Children

Friday, 14 March 2025, 5:22 pm | Green Party

“No parent should have to face the impossible decision of having to leave their children behind. The Green Party will continue to fight to abolish migrant discrimination in all its forms,” says Ricardo Menéndez March. More >>

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Investors Excited At Summit’s Opportunities

Friday, 14 March 2025, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government

We have sent a clear message that New Zealand is open for business and, that message has been received. More >>

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Boosting Energy Security - Wood Pellets Set To Cut Coal Dependence

Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government created the woody bioenergy taskforce as part of our Emissions Reduction Plan to encourage private investment into this market, including the potential for export. More >>

Health Requirements Strengthened For Children Of Temporary Visa Holders

Friday, 14 March 2025, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government

From 17 March, dependent children of temporary visa holders will no longer be eligible for student and visitor visas if they have a severe cognitive or development disorder that requires significant support. More >>

ACT In The Engine Room Behind New Infrastructure Projects

Friday, 14 March 2025, 1:19 pm | ACT New Zealand

“The private sector brings innovation, expertise and capital – both domestic and international – that drives faster delivery of better infrastructure that stands the test of time." More >>

Auckland Needs Second Harbour Crossing

Friday, 14 March 2025, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“Labour had options for a second harbour crossing, and we announced a preferred route before the election. The Minister needs to make clear the details around options for this major project as soon as possible." More >>

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Growth Sectors On Offer

Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government

“Our message to investors is simple: if it’s good for New Zealand and good for New Zealanders, we are ready to back you. New Zealand is open for business, and we will be saying yes to investment.” More >>

Barbara Edmonds’ Speech To NZ Investment Summit 2025

Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:45 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Just because the current government started something, we aren’t just going to stop it because it was their idea and not ours. If it’s working, contracted or underway, we will keep moving forward. More >>

New Practices To Improve The Safety Of People Affected By Family Violence

Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

“This new Practice Framework will ensure that family violence risk is recognised early, responded to safely and appropriately, and that people and families get the right support early." More >>

Streamlining Identity Verification Online

Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government

This simplified identification process can provide significant cost and time savings for people who need to identity themselves for a service, as well as helping the organisaitons to meet their compliance obligations, including anti-money laundering ... More >>

Pharmac Acting Chief Executive Welcomed

Friday, 14 March 2025, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government

“In a trying fiscal environment, we need to prioritise funding and resources and ensure Pharmac remains focused on the basic function of procuring medicine for people who need it, to the best of its abilities,” Mr Seymour says. More >>

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Waitematā Harbour Crossing

Friday, 14 March 2025, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government

“The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of the most critical transport links in NZ, carrying around 184,000 vehicles including 12,000 freight vehicles and 35,000 bus passengers daily, plus water and gas pipelines and telecommunications tables. ... More >>

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Tolling Concessions Could Help Deliver More Roads Sooner

Friday, 14 March 2025, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government

Testing the potential for toll concessions on future Roads of National Significance will inform the Government’s decisions about the best ways to deliver and toll these future routes and in what circumstances private partners would be keen to be ... More >>

Dunedin Futures Report Should Be A Wake-Up Call

Friday, 14 March 2025, 8:08 am | Green Party

The report paints a clear picture of what climate inaction could cost our communities. It also highlights the need for the Government’s climate adaptation legislation to be enduring, anchored in Te Tiriti partnership and based on the aspirations of ... More >>

Labour Does Not Support PPPs For Prisons

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“This is a backwards announcement. We shouldn’t be building more beds to lock more people up and this kind of investment should be going towards reducing crime and increasing rehabilitation,” Labour corrections spokesperson Tracey McLellan ... More >>

2025 Ngarimu VC And 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships Announced

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Government

The awards pay homage to the heroes of the 28th (Māori) Battalion, and the Victoria Cross recipient Second Lieutenant Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu. They also celebrated the winners of the 2024 Ngarimu Video Competition and the inaugural Ngarimu Waiata ... More >>

Speech To NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Health Kia ora koutou katoa It’s a real pleasure to join you at the inaugural New Zealand infrastructure investment summit. I’d like to welcome our overseas guests, as well as our local partners, organisations, ... More >>

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Investment Into Christchurch Men’s Prison

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government

“We’re investing in our prisons to meet the growing demand for capacity, keep frontline staff, prisoners and the public safe, and provide the best possible environment to rehabilitate prisoners to reduce the risk of reoffending." More >>

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Improving Access To Justice Through Investment

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government

This is a project of real significance, with a capital investment of estimated to be over $400m. These buildings will address critical capacity and functionality issues, improve access to justice and enhance service delivery for years to come. More >>

International Students Forced To Pay Up To $5,730 For Compulsory Treaty Course

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 3:46 pm | ACT New Zealand

Auckland University should be focused on academic excellence, not ideological box-ticking. It’s time to let students decide what’s best for their education, ACT’s Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar said. More >>

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: First Fast-Track Projects Into Process

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government

The Fast-track Approvals scheme opened for applications just over a month ago. Today, the EPA has announced that three major projects have been assessed as complete to go to expert panels, Mr Bishop says. More >>

Good Progress On Action To Stabilise Disability Support Services

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government

In August 2024, the Independent Review into disability support services made recommendations to stabilise services and provide a base for further work to strengthen them. More >>

Member’s Bill To Keep Our Water Fresh And Free, Pulled From Ballot

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 2:41 pm | Te Pati Maori

Protecting water quality and quantity in our aquifers and groundwater is important for public health. Around 40 percent of people in Aotearoa rely on groundwater for their drinking water. Aquifers also feed wetlands, lowland rivers, and lakes. More >>

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Māori Business Success Primed For Investment

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government

More than 100 companies managing about $6 Trillion in capital will converge at the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit in Auckland this week, which will showcase Aotearoa New Zealand’s growth sectors and infrastructure pipeline. More >>

Christopher Luxon - Speech To New Zealand Investment Summit

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government

We may be a small country, but time and again, we have proven that size is no barrier to greatness. From the peaks of Everest to the frontlines of social progress, from scientific breakthroughs to arts and sporting legends, Kiwis have led the way, Christopher ... More >>

Speech To Global Investment Summit

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government

Hon David Seymour Minister for Regulation Associate Minister of Finance Good morning. It’s a pleasure to speak with you about our country’s incredible potential. My comments focus on the Government’s work making it easier to do business by improving ... More >>

Speech To NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Chris Bishop Minister for Infrastructure Good morning, I would like to join the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance in extending a warm welcome to you all. And I’d like to say a big thank you for being here. This Summit is about showing More >>

Boosting Rural Connectivity And Economic Growth

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government

“World-class connectivity services are vital to Kiwis’ everyday lives. This Government is ensuring we have the right regulatory settings in place for this important market, to support competition, foster innovation and help stimulate economic growth”, ... More >>

Investment Summit – Easing Red Tape To Encourage Investment

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 8:13 am | New Zealand Government

“This Government is committed to getting regulation right. Good regulatory settings attract more investment and achieve higher productivity and wages for New Zealanders,” Regulation Minister and Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says. More >>

Missed Opportunity To Stop The Stealing Of Māori Land

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 8:06 am | Green Party

“Today represents a missed opportunity to end a legacy of injustice that has seen Māori land stolen across generations,” says Green Party MP Hūhana Lyndon. More >>

Members’ Bill Makes Wage Theft A Crime

Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Parliament has passed the Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill today led by Labour MP Camilla Belich, inserting a new section 220AA into the Crimes Act 1961. More >>

INVESTMENT SUMMIT: New Zealand Is Open For Business

Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government

“The financial companies and institutions attending the summit manage assets and funds worth around $6 trillion of capital and they are coming in from across the globe. These include major banks, sovereign wealth and pension funds," says Prime ... More >>