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Brynderwyns Open For Easter
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
State Highway 1 across the Brynderwyns will be open for Easter weekend, with work currently underway to ensure the resilience of this critical route being paused for Easter Weekend to allow holiday makers to travel north, Transport Minister Simeon ... More >>
Chris Bishop - Speech To The Infrastructure Funding & Financing Conference
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Introduction Good morning to you all, and thanks for having me bright and early today. I am absolutely delighted to be the Minister for Infrastructure alongside the Minister of Housing and Resource Management Reform. I know the Prime Minister ... More >>
Parliamentary Network Breached By The PRC
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand stands with the United Kingdom in its condemnation of People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-backed malicious cyber activity impacting its Electoral Commission and targeting Members of the UK Parliament. “The use of cyber-enabled espionage ... More >>
Greens Call For Strong Public Build Programme Following Release Of Report
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 9:48 am | Green Party
The Green Party stands with people who live in public housing, people in dire housing need, experts and advocates in demanding better than the Government’s archaic approach to housing those who need our support the most. “The Government must end the shameful ... More >>
NZ-EU FTA Gains Royal Assent For 1 May Entry To Force
Monday, 25 March 2024, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Upon entry to force on 1 May, the Agreement is set to increase our total exports to the EU by $1.8 billion annually. More >>
COVID-19 Inquiry Attracts 11,000 Submissions
Monday, 25 March 2024, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Public consultation on the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into COVID-19 Lessons has concluded, Internal Affairs Minister Hon Brooke van Velden says. “I have been advised that there were over 11,000 submissions made through the Royal ... More >>
Families To Receive Up To $75 A Week Help With ECE Fees
Monday, 25 March 2024, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Hardworking families are set to benefit from a new credit to help them meet their early childcare education (ECE) costs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. From 1 July, parents and caregivers of young children will be supported to manage the ... More >>
NZ To Provide Support For Solomon Islands Election
Monday, 25 March 2024, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
"We’re sending a team of NZ Defence Force personnel and two NH90 helicopters to provide logistics support for the election on 17 April, at the request of Solomon Islands’ Electoral Commission." More >>
Families To Receive Up To $75 A Week Help With ECE Fees
Monday, 25 March 2024, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hardworking families are set to benefit from a new credit to help them meet their early childcare education (ECE) costs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. From 1 July, parents and caregivers of young children will be supported to manage the ... More >>
Rt Hon Winston Peters - ‘SailGP Debacle’ A Disaster For New Zealand’s Future
Monday, 25 March 2024, 4:03 pm | New Zealand First Party
New Zealand has recently lost the hosting rights of some major international sporting events including the America’s Cup, the Rugby Championship, Netball World Cup, and the Wellington Sevens. We are now at a huge risk of losing SailGP as well. And ... More >>
Minister To Meet Australian Counterparts And Manufacturing Industry Leaders
Monday, 25 March 2024, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Small Business, Manufacturing, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly will travel to Australia for a series of bi-lateral meetings and manufacturing visits. During the visit, Minister Bayly will meet with his Australian counterparts, Senator ... More >>
Unlocking A Sustainable, Low-emissions Future
Monday, 25 March 2024, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
A specialised Independent Technical Advisory Group (ITAG) tasked with preparing and publishing independent non-binding advice on the design of a "green" (sustainable finance) taxonomy rulebook is being established, Climate Change Minister ... More >>
Chief Of Army Thanked For His Service
Monday, 25 March 2024, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Judith Collins has thanked the Chief of Army, Major General John Boswell, DSD, for his service as he leaves the Army after 40 years. “I would like to thank Major General Boswell for his contribution to the Army and the wider New ... More >>
Government Commits Almost $3 Million For Period Products In Schools
Sunday, 24 March 2024, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has committed $2.9 million to ensure intermediate and secondary schools continue providing period products to those who need them, Minister of Education Erica Stanford announced today. “This is an issue of dignity and ensuring young ... More >>
Would The Real Police Minister Please Stand Up?
Saturday, 23 March 2024, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The cracks in the Coalition are deepening as Ministers scramble to avoid responsibility of delivering their promise of 500 more police. More >>
Making It Easier To Build
Saturday, 23 March 2024, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Penk, Minister for Building and Construction Good morning, it’s great to be here. First, I would like to acknowledge the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors and thank you for the opportunity to be here this morning. I would like ... More >>
COVID Inquiry: Last Chance To Have Your Say
Friday, 22 March 2024, 2:15 pm | ACT New Zealand
With public submissions closing at midnight on Sunday, ACT is encouraging Kiwis to share their experiences with the official inquiry into the COVID-19 response at www.covid19inquiry.nz . “Kiwis could be forgiven wanting to forget about the toughest ... More >>
Pacific Youth To Shine From Boost To Polyfest
Friday, 22 March 2024, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Shane Reti Minister for Pacific Peoples Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti has announced the Government’s commitment to the Auckland Secondary Schools Māori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival, more commonly known as Polyfest. “The ... More >>
Member’s Bill To Support Path To Pay Transparency
Friday, 22 March 2024, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A bill with a simple focus of allowing conversations about pay has been drawn from the Member’s Ballot. The Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill allows employees to talk about their pay without fear of retaliation ... More >>
Speech To The New Zealand Planning Institute
Friday, 22 March 2024, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Bishop Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today and I’m sorry I can’t be there in person. Yesterday I started in Wellington for Breakfast TV, spoke to a property conference in Auckland, ... More >>
Insurance Contracts Bill To Overhaul Insurance Law
Friday, 22 March 2024, 11:30 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A Member’s Bill drawn this week would modernise insurance law and make things fairer and more transparent for consumers, Christchurch Central MP Duncan Webb said. “As a former insurance lawyer, I know from bitter experience that the current law ... More >>
Celebrating 20 Years Of Whakaata Māori
Friday, 22 March 2024, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Minister Tama Potaka Minister for Māori Development New Zealanders have enjoyed a broader range of voices telling the story of Aotearoa thanks to the creation of Whakaata Māori 20 years ago, says Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka. The minister ... More >>
Growing Regional Tourism Events
Friday, 22 March 2024, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Matt Doocey Minister for Tourism and Hospitality A new $5 million regional events promotion fund will help attract more visitors to the regions year-round Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey has announced today at the Otago Tourism Policy ... More >>
Support For Northland Emergency Response Centre
Friday, 22 March 2024, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery The Coalition Government is contributing more than $1 million to support the establishment of an emergency multi-agency coordination centre in Northland. Emergency Management and ... More >>
Member’s Bill To Support Path To Pay Transparency
Friday, 22 March 2024, 10:28 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A bill with a simple focus of allowing conversations about pay has been drawn from the Member’s Ballot. The Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill allows employees to talk about their pay without fear of retaliation ... More >>
Support For Northland Emergency Response Centre
Friday, 22 March 2024, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery The Coalition Government is contributing more than $1 million to support the establishment of an emergency multi-agency coordination centre in Northland. Emergency Management and ... More >>
Christchurch Gearing Up To Host ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
Friday, 22 March 2024, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Melissa Lee Minister for Economic Development Up to 22,000 people are expected to descend on Whakaraupō Lyttleton Harbour from 23-24 March to watch the highly anticipated ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix. Minister for Economic Development, Melissa ... More >>
Some Commercial Fishery Catch Limits Increased
Friday, 22 March 2024, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Commercial catch limits for some fisheries have been increased following a review showing stocks are healthy and abundant, Ocean and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The changes, along with some other ... More >>
Minister Confirms It Was Her Decision To Make Changes To Disability Funding
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"The Government should stop ignoring disability communities, and must act immediately to reinstate funding flexibility and engage with them before any changes are made." More >>
National MP’s Bill Will Allow Longer Post-natal Stay In Hospital For New Mums
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 4:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill, pulled from the ballot today, will offer greater protection and support to new mothers by allowing them three days of post-natal care if wanted or needed, says National MP Catherine ... More >>
EU Trade Deal Breaks Down Barriers For Prosperity
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 4:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT welcomes the passage of enabling legislation for New Zealand’s free trade agreement with the European Union,” says ACT Trade spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar. “The elimination of tariffs on exported products like kiwifruit, apples, Mānuka ... More >>
Green Party Members’ Bill Pulled From The Ballot
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 4:18 pm | Green Party
Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter says her members' bill is an opportunity for the coalition government to plug the gap in electric vehicle incentives. Today the Income Tax (Clean Transport FBT Exclusions) Amendment Bill was drawn from the members' ballot ... More >>
Additional Funding For Auckland Flood Resilience
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is contributing $2 million to support community-driven flood resilience projects in Auckland, says Mark Mitchell, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister. “Last year’s flooding was some of the worst New Zealand has ... More >>
New Diplomatic Appointments
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has today announced four new diplomatic appointments. “Our diplomats play a pivotal role in advancing and protecting New Zealand’s interests around the world,” Mr Peters says. “We are pleased to appoint senior ... More >>
GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Declining GDP for the December quarter reinforces the importance of restoring fiscal discipline to public spending and driving more economic growth, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “The 0.1 percent decline in GDP for the December quarter shows ... More >>
Member’s Bill To Tighten Penalties For Human Trafficking
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:45 pm | New Zealand National Party
The Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill, drawn today, will ensure penalties for domestic human trafficking cases are brought into line with similar offences, says National MP for Maungakiekie Greg Fleming. “Many New ... More >>
Direction Of New Speed Limits Rule Announced
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed on the coalition Government’s direction of travel for a new Land Transport Rule to be signed by the end of 2024. This new rule will reverse the previous government's blanket speed reductions imposed on motorists across New Zealand, ... More >>
Speech To The NZ Herald Project Auckland Luncheon
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simeon Brown Minister for Auckland Minister of Transport Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today to address you all as Minister for Auckland, Minister of Transport, and Minister of Local Government. Before I begin, I would like to first ... More >>
Tax Cuts Now Even More Irresponsible
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government continues to talk about irresponsible tax cuts that will only drive up inflation, despite the country entering a technical recession. GDP declined 0.1 percent in December, following a decrease of 0.3 percent in the previous ... More >>
Speech To The Property Council Of New Zealand Residential Development Summit
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be back here with you at the Aotea Centre. It’s just over a year since I spoke to this conference as the Opposition spokesperson for Housing and Infrastructure. More >>
David Seymour Responds To GDP Figures
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 11:04 am | ACT New Zealand
The following is ACT Leader David Seymour's response to GDP figures released this morning showing New Zealand has entered a technical recession. A video of David's response is available here . GDP figures released today are weak, to say the least. ... More >>
Help For Homeowners Impacted By Severe Weather
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Temporary Accommodation Assistance will soon be available to more people who can’t live in their homes due to the severe weather events of 2022 and 2023, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Government Response To Draft Market Study Into Personal Banking Services
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
“I welcome the release of the Commerce Commission’s draft report into personal banking services.” announced Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly. The Commission is scheduled to publish its final report by 20 August 2024. “I encourage ... More >>
New Mental Health Services To Take Pressure Off EDs
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Matt Doocey Minister for Mental Health Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has today announced the implementation of a new mental health and addiction peer support service in hospital emergency departments. “We know that at least between 13,000 ... More >>
Minister Must Urgently Reinstate Funding Flexibility And Apologise To Disabled Communities
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 9:31 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Minister for Disability Issues must act urgently to reinstate flexibility around the funding for disability support and apologise to disabled carers. “Ever since changes to funding flexibility for disabled people and their carers were quietly ... More >>
Government Announces Drought Support For Canterbury And Otago
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Agriculture Hon Mark Patterson Minister for Rural Communities The Coalition Government is expanding the medium-scale adverse event classification in place for the Marlborough, Nelson, and Tasman districts to cover the Canterbury ... More >>
Grant Robertson Valedictory Statement
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"To give people hope. To give hope to those who seek a better tomorrow for their families and communities, to give hope to everyone that they can be who they are and live free of discrimination." More >>
ACT Celebrates As Hate Speech Law Halted
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 3:42 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT is proud to have played a principled role in defending freedom of expression in New Zealand,” says ACT Justice spokesman Todd Stephenson in response to the Justice Minister’s instruction to the Law Commission to halt work on hate speech ... More >>
Family Court Associates Appointed
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins KC Attorney-General Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of the first six Family Court Associates, in a move designed to relieve pressure on the Family Court system. “The associates will take responsibility for ... More >>
Marsden Point Oil Refinery Reopening To Be Investigated In Fuel Security Study
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is investigating the feasibility of reopening the Marsden Point Oil Refinery as part of the Coalition Government’s work on ensuring New Zealand has a secure fuel supply. An investigation into a possible reopening ... More >>
No Disabled Person To Lose Essential Services
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Penny Simmonds Minister for Disability Issues No disabled person will lose access to funding for essential services, equipment, or support, despite a forecast budget overrun in the disability support appropriation says Minister for Disability Issues ... More >>
First NZ ETS Auction For 2024 Partially Clears
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The first New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) auction of 2024 resulted in a partial clearance today, marking the first time New Zealand Units (NZUs) have been sold at auction since December 2022, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. ... More >>
20-thousand Sign Petition To Remove GST From Food
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 1:02 pm | Te Pati Maori
Te Pāti Māori co-leader and MP for Waiariki, Rawiri Waititi has today presented the parties petition to remove GST from food as his members bill to adopt this change will be read for a first time today. “In late 2022, Te Pāti Māori committed to ... More >>
Government To Crack Down On Youth Vaping
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
The coalition Government is taking action to tackle youth vaping, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced today. “Cabinet has agreed to a complete ban on disposable vapes, significant increases in fines for sales to under-18s, further ... More >>
Spotlight On Building Consent Delays
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Penk Minister for Building and Construction The coalition Government is taking steps to reduce delays and speed up the building consent system by requiring councils to submit data for building consent and code compliance certificates every ... More >>
Government Moves To Quickly Ratify The NZ-EU FTA
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 6:22 pm | New Zealand Government
“The FTA will level the playing field for Kiwi businesses, increase the resilience of our economy, and contribute to the Government’s target of doubling our export value in 10 years.” More >>
Minister Confirms Labour’s Reduced RUC Rate For PHEVs
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government has accepted Labour’s change to the Road User Charge (RUC) discount for hybrid vehicles, meaning there will still be some incentive for people to buy greener vehicles. “During the select committee’s hearing of the Road User Charges ... More >>
Rt Hon Winston Peters - Media Misrepresentation, Inconsistency, And Dripping Bias
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 3:13 pm | New Zealand First Party
Many in the mainstream media have taken what was said in New Zealand First’s State of the Nation Speech in Palmerston North on Sunday and deliberately, deceitfully, and ignorantly misrepresented what I said and why I said it. The headlines and commentary ... More >>
Positive Progress For Social Worker Workforce
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s social workers are qualified, experienced, and more representative of the communities they serve, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “I want to acknowledge and applaud New Zealand’s social workers ... More >>
Trade Access To Overseas Markets Creates Jobs
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister for Trade Minister of Agriculture Minister of Agriculture and Trade, Todd McClay, says that today’s opening of Riverland Foods manufacturing plant in Christchurch is a great example of how trade access to overseas markets ... More >>
