Nine highly respected experts have been appointed to the inaugural board of the new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission, Sport & Recreation Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Integrity Sport and …

New social housing places to support families into homes

Government of New Zealand · 24 May 2024 English

New social housing funding in Budget 2024 will ensure the Government can continue supporting more families into warm, dry homes from July 2025, Housing Ministers Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka …

Climate Change Commission Chair to retire

Government of New Zealand · 24 May 2024 English

The Climate Change Commission Chair, Dr Rod Carr, has confirmed his plans to retire at the end of his term later this year, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. “Prior …

Middle East, Africa deployments extended

Government of New Zealand · 24 May 2024 English

The Government has approved two-year extensions for four New Zealand Defence Force deployments to the Middle East and Africa, Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today. …

Government welcomes EPA decision

Government of New Zealand · 23 May 2024 English

The decision by Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to approve the continued use of hydrogen cyanamide, known as Hi-Cane, has been welcomed by Environment Minister Penny Simmonds and Agriculture Minister Todd …

Government progresses Māori wards legislation

Government of New Zealand · 23 May 2024 English

The coalition Government’s legislation to restore the rights of communities to determine whether to introduce Māori wards has passed its first reading in Parliament, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says. …

First RMA amendment Bill introduced to Parliament

Government of New Zealand · 23 May 2024 English

The coalition Government has today introduced legislation to slash the tangle of red and green tape throttling some of New Zealand’s key sectors, including farming, mining and other primary industries. …

Speech to Employers and Manufacturers Association: Relief for today, hope for tomorrow

Government of New Zealand · 23 May 2024 English

Kia ora, Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou kātoa Tāmaki Herenga Waka, Tāmaki Herenga tangata Ngā mihi ki ngā mana whenua o tēnei rohe Ngāti Whātua ō Ōrākei me nga …

First Reading – Repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Government of New Zealand · 21 May 2024 English

I present a legislative statement on the Oranga Tamariki (Repeal of Section 7AA) Amendment Bill. Mr. Speaker, I move that the Oranga Tamariki (Repeal of Section 7AA) Amendment Bill be …

First reading of 7AA’s repeal: progress for children

Government of New Zealand · 21 May 2024 English

The Bill to repeal Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act has had its first reading in Parliament today. The Bill reaffirms the Coalition Government’s commitment to the care and …