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Tāmaki Makaurau By-Election Set for 6 September After MP's Passing
4 hours ago | 49 viewsThe Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, is scheduled for Saturday, September 6 following the passing of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Mr. Luxon set the date for the by-election after the seat's vacancy was officially gazetted. Key dates include the by-election Writ Day on July 30, candidate nomination deadline on August 5, and the Writ return deadline on September 28.
Tags: Tāmaki Makaurau Saturday 6 September Christopher Luxon Takutai Tarsh Kemp Writ Day Wednesday 30 July candidate nominations midday Tuesday 5 August Sunday 28 SeptemberNew Zealand's Strengthened Ties in Southeast Asia: Security and Prosperity Updates
2 days ago | 111 viewsNew Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters emphasizes the importance of relationships with Southeast Asia for security and prosperity. They are working intensively with Southeast Asia, aiming to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN by 2025. During his visit to Malaysia, Mr. Peters engaged in discussions on various security issues and held bilateral talks with ministerial counterparts from several countries.
Tags: New Zealand Southeast Asia Winston Peters ASEAN Malaysia East Asia Summit security partnership dialogue scholarshipNew Zealand and Japan Forge Logistics Agreement to Enhance Defence Cooperation
4 days ago | 119 viewsNew Zealand and Japan are developing a logistics agreement to support ongoing defence cooperation between our two countries, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have announced. “Japan is a crucial partner for New Zealand,” Mr Peters says following a meeting with Japanese counterpart Iwaya Takeshi at the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur today. “We are both committed to the international rules-based system, and to maintaining security and prosperity in our region.
Tags: New Zealand Japan Defence Minister Judith Collins Foreign Minister Winston Peters Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement logistics agreement Iwaya Takeshi East Asia Summit Information Security AgreementRegulation Minister Applauds BusinessNZ's Support for Regulatory Standards Bill to Cut Red Tape and Boost Business Growth in New Zealand
6 days ago | 192 viewsRegulation Minister David Seymour is welcoming BusinessNZ’s strong support for the Regulatory Standards Bill as a means to deal with red tape and regulation. “After all the misinformed opposition we’ve heard, the people who get up in the morning to make an honest buck and deliver goods and services to New Zealanders want red tape and regulation dealt to and believe this Bill will help them do that. “Submitting on the Bill at select committee today, BusinessNZ said it was an important step towards improving the quality of regulation and reducing the compliance burden on businesses by putting more scrutiny on politicians when law is made.
Tags: Regulation Minister David Seymour BusinessNZ Regulatory Standards Bill red tape select committee politicians compliance burden academicsForeign Minister Winston Peters to Strengthen ASEAN Partnership During Malaysia Visit
6 days ago | 90 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Malaysia this week for regional engagement with Southeast Asian partners. “The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays a central role in supporting a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region and has been a steadfast partner of New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. “In our 50th anniversary of Dialogue Relations with ASEAN, we will highlight the value of the deep partnership between New Zealand and South East Asia, and will engage on the strategic issues impacting the stability of our region.
Tags: Winston Peters Malaysia Southeast Asian partners ASEAN New Zealand South East Asia partnership cooperation East Asia Summit Kuala LumpurPolice Minister Mark Mitchell Celebrates Increased Presence of Beat Teams in New Zealand's Major Cities
1 week ago | 50 viewsOne year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “Today I am excited to be part of welcoming the new Beat Team in Rotorua and getting some time to be out on the beat with them,” Mark Mitchell says. “Our beat officers have an important role in ensuring our retailers and members of the public feel and are safe.
Tags: Police Minister Mark Mitchell Police Beat Team Rotorua Wellington Christchurch Auckland Retailers Communities CrimeBoosting Professionalisation in Residential Workforce for Safer Care Environments: Minister for Children Announces $41 Million Investment
1 week ago | 221 viewsMinister for Children Karen Chhour has announced that the residential workforce is being boosted by an investment in their professionalisation. Secure residences provide care for children and young people, placed there for either care and protection or youth justice reasons. They often have complex needs and can be highly vulnerable.
Tags: Minister for Children Karen Chhour residential workforce professionalisation children young peopleNew Zealand Government Launches City and Regional Deals to Drive Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development
1 week ago | 287 viewsThe Government has laid out its expectations for City and Regional Deals (CRDs) as long-term partnerships that will increase economic growth, create jobs, and boost productivity for New Zealanders, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. The Government has also signed the first Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to negotiate deals with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty. “City and Regional Deals will be strategic 10-year partnerships between local and central government to progress joint priorities including economic growth, enabling abundant housing, better management and utilisation of local assets, and closing the infrastructure deficit,” Mr Bishop says.
Tags: Government City and Regional Deals Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop Local Government Minister Simon Watts New ZealandersNew Jobseeker Support Policy: Reapply Every 26 Weeks for Improved Accountability and Employment Opportunities
1 week ago | 271 viewsFrom today, people getting Jobseeker Support will need to reapply every 26 weeks (six months), instead of just once a year, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “This previously signalled change increases accountability, while also improving opportunities for jobseekers,” Louise Upston says. “Reapplying for their benefit more often makes sure people receiving Jobseeker Support engage with MSD more regularly.
Tags: Development and employment Louise upstonNew Caledonian Delegation Explores New Zealand's Economic Development Strategies
2 weeks ago | 489 viewsA New Caledonian delegation will tour New Zealand next week to learn about aspects of our economic development, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “As New Caledonia seeks to recover economically from a challenging period in its history, New Zealand is pleased to be sharing our own lessons and experiences. “When visiting New Caledonia twice in the past year, we heard from businesses, including Kanak entrepreneurs, significant interest in New Zealand’s economic development – including the Māori economy.
Tags: Alcide ponga Auckland Emmanuel macron Hamilton Manuel valls New caledonia New caledonian New zealand Noël barrot Tauranga Wellington Winston petersPaul Henry Joins TVNZ Board, Brings Extensive Broadcasting Expertise | TVNZ Board Appointments Announced
2 weeks ago | 367 viewsBroadcaster Paul Henry has been appointed to the TVNZ Board, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Mr Henry has spent nearly his entire career involved in the broadcasting industry, producing news, current affairs, and entertainment programming both here in New Zealand and overseas. “He was integral in the establishment of the successful multi-platform Paul Henry breakfast show, established and sold a radio station in the Wairarapa, and was heavily involved in the launch of the former radio network Today FM.
Tags: John qui Media and communications New zealand Paul goldsmith Paul henry The chase new zealand Today fm Tvnz board WairarapaMinister Karen Chhour Announces Rebranding to Focus on Elimination of Family and Sexual Violence
2 weeks ago | 242 viewsMinister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour is today announcing it will no longer use the informal name of Te Puna Aonui and will adopt its legal name: the Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence. “This decision reflects the reality that all people are potentially victims of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, as well as the wishes of disgruntled former advisory board members who have asked for the gifted Te Reo name to be returned,” says Mrs Chhour. “They have raised their concerns with me around my decision to not extend their tenure as the Ministerial Advisory Board, as well as concerns around my decision to include other communities in a new, multi-cultural advisory board which will replace the current Māori-only one.
Tags: Advisory board English Executive board for themination of family violence Family violence Karen chhou New zealand Prevention of family and sexual violence Sexual violence Te puna aon ViolenceNew Zealand Strengthens Emergency Management System for Major Emergencies: Investment Roadmap Unveiled
2 weeks ago | 445 viewsThe Government has agreed in principle to an investment and implementation roadmap to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system so it can manage major to severe emergencies, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. “This roadmap is part of our response to the Government Inquiry into the North Island Severe Weather Events and complements the work underway to develop a new Emergency Management Bill,” says Mr Mitchell. “New Zealand is facing more frequent and severe weather events, and we need to ensure our emergency management system is fit for purpose to manage significant, widespread emergencies like Cyclone Gabrielle.
Tags: Emergency management and recovery Emergency management bill Gabrielle Government Government inquiry Mark mitchell Mitchell National emergency management agency New zealand North island severe weather events Rence fundMinister Calls for Supermarkets to Ensure Fair Pricing Practices for Kiwi Shoppers
2 weeks ago | 328 viewsEconomic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has written to the major supermarkets to restate the basic expectation that they take all steps needed to comply with the Fair Trading Act and ensure Kiwi shoppers are not subjected to misleading price claims. “Supermarkets have statutory obligations under the Fair Trading Act to ensure that pricing information is accurate and does not mislead consumers. “I am disappointed that I have to spell out to some of New Zealand’s biggest and most sophisticated retail operators - Foodstuffs North Island, Foodstuffs South Island, and Woolworths - that they should have in place processes to prevent inaccurate pricing, institute and publicise refund policies, and train staff to ensure that when errors are reported, fixes occur system-wide.
Tags: Australia Commerce commision Commerce commission and consumer new zealand Fair trading act Foodstuffs north island Foodstuffs south island New zealand Nicola willis Paknsave Woolworths ZealandNew Employment Law Allows Employers to Deduct Pay During Partial Strikes for Fairer Bargaining
2 weeks ago | 297 viewsThe Government has passed a change to the Employment Relations Act that reinstates the ability for employers to make pay deductions during partial strikes – making the system fairer for all, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced today. “These changes will help both employers and unions to return to the bargaining table and restores the law to what it was before the previous government removed this option in 2018. “I acknowledge the right of workers to strike in support of their collective bargaining claims, the right to strike remains,” says Ms van Velden.
Tags: Brooke van v Defence Employment relations act Workplace relations and safety