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Government Implements Stronger Penalties for Shoplifters to Restore Justice and Public Confidence
01 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1892 viewsThe Government is making it easier for police to punish shoplifters and is introducing stronger penalties for low-level theft, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee say. “Public confidence in our justice system is undermined if people can steal with apparent impunity. It’s disheartening, and our government will not sit by while shoplifters rob businesses of their livelihoods,” Mr Goldsmith says.
Tags: Government Police Shoplifting Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKeeNew 'Coward Punch' Laws: Tougher Penalties for Offenders in New Zealand
30 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2701 viewsThe Government is introducing specific coward punch offences to ensure perpetrators receive tougher sentences, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “A ‘coward punch’ gets its name for obvious reasons. These attacks affect everyday Kiwis and are often committed by cowardly attackers, who strike when the victim is distracted.
Tags: National New zealand first Paul goldsmith Three strikes regimeNew Offences for Assaulting First Responders & Prison Officers: Tougher Penalties Proposed by Justice Minister Goldsmith
29 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2459 viewsThe Government is introducing new offences to ensure those who assault on-duty first responders or prison officers spend longer in prison, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Where others may flee, first responders and prison officers run towards danger to help those who need urgent assistance. “Assaulting them puts multiple lives at risk, so there must be greater consequences for these heinous acts of violence.
Tags: Goldsmith National / New zealand New zealand first Paul goldsmith Protection for first responders and prison officersPaul Henry Joins TVNZ Board, Brings Extensive Broadcasting Expertise | TVNZ Board Appointments Announced
26 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2488 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 WairarapaCanterbury's Tāwhaki Aerospace Centre Secures Permanent Test Flight Airspace for Advanced Aviation Innovations
26 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 3127 viewsCanterbury’s Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre has been allocated permanent test flight airspace, giving advanced aviation companies the freedom to safely trial next-generation technologies, Space Minister Judith Collins announced today. “The Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) permanent special use airspace designation for Tāwhaki anchors Canterbury’s growing reputation as a national hub for space and advanced aviation innovation. ” Ms Collins announced the Tāwhaki designation at the launch of the Waitaha Canterbury Aerospace Strategy, which aims to position Canterbury as a global leader in aerospace innovation by 2035.
Tags: Canterbury Canterbury aerospace Christchurch Civil aviation Civil aviation authority Civil aviation rules Collins Judith collins National aerospace New zealand New zealand aerospace summit Strategy WaitahaNew Zealand Strengthens Emergency Management System for Major Emergencies: Investment Roadmap Unveiled
26 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2548 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 fundGovernment Mandates Greater Housing Development Around Auckland's City Rail Link Stations for Economic Growth
25 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 3575 viewsThe Government will require Auckland to allow even greater housing and development around City Rail Link stations, ensuring that Auckland takes economic advantage of this transformational investment in the city, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say. “CRL is a massive multi-billion dollar investment for the Government and Auckland Council. It’s important that we get ‘bang for buck’ by maximising the opportunities for economic growth and increased productivity that the CRL will bring when it opens next year,” Minister Bishop says.
Tags: Auckland Auckland council Baldwin Baldwin avenue Chris bishop City rail link Committee of the whole house Government Kingsland Management Maungawhau Morningside Mount eden Mt albert Other matters Sion brownNew Zealand and Netherlands Strengthen Diplomatic Ties for Economic Growth and Innovation
24 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 1912 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with the Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, to mark 60 years of diplomatic representation between New Zealand and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. “The Netherlands is one of New Zealand’s oldest and closest friends. Our people share strong bonds, enriched by the 150,000 New Zealanders who have Dutch heritage,” Mr Luxon says.
Tags: Christopher luxon Dick schoof Kingdom of the netherlands Nato summit New zealand The netherlandsPrime Minister Luxon Strengthening New Zealand-EU Ties in High-Level Talks: Trade, Research, and Remembrance
23 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2105 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has held high-level talks with European Union leaders in Brussels, to underline the close ties between New Zealand and the EU. “The European Union is one of New Zealand’s most trusted partners,” Mr Luxon says. “This is something that was emphasised in my meetings with both EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President António Costa.
Tags: António costa Belgium Brussels Christopher luxon Dick schoof Eu commission Eu council European union Flanders fields Horizon europe Nato summit Netherlands New zealand New zealand free trade agreement The hague Ursula von der leye Von der leye Western front World war iNew Zealand announces further aid for Ukraine
22 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2701 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced a new $16 million package of support for Ukraine ahead of this week’s NATO Summit in the Hague. “New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Its war of self-defence is well into its fourth year and our condemnation of Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion remains undiminished,” Mr Luxon says.
Tags: Christopher luxon Drone coalition for ukraine Euro - atlantic Indo - pacific Ministry of foreign affairs and trade Nato security assistance and training for ukraine Nato summit New zealand Ukraine Ukrainian United kingdom Winston petersInvestment Summit drives strong bids for Northland Expressway
21 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2801 viewsThe positive impact of the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit earlier this year is beginning to show, following the shortlisting of three consortia for the Warkworth to Te Hana section of the Northland Expressway, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Investment Summit, which took place in Auckland in March 2025, attracted international and local companies which collectively manage over $6 trillion in capital,” Mr Bishop says. “Ministers’ presentations at the Summit left the investors in no doubt that New Zealand is serious about attracting investment into the big infrastructure projects our country needs.
Tags: Acciona cons s And transport Auckland Chris bishop Construction Construction limited together Dome valley Engineering Express For proposals Grandjet Highways Holdings Infrastructure Infrastructure investment summit Investment summit Limited New zealand Northland expressway NorthwayKiwi Red Tape Woes: Outdated Probate Threshold Causes Delays in Estate Administration
20 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2083 viewsRegulation Minister David Seymour says that red tape is giving Kiwis serious headaches, and the Red Tape Tipline has received over 750 submissions. “A submitter to the Ministry for Regulation’s Red Tape Tipline has complained that the threshold for probate has not kept up with inflation. This means that more Kiwis have to go through the tedious legal process that is probate, while they are mourning,” Mr Seymour says.
Tags: Administration All blacks Cabinet David seymour High court Justice Ministry Ministry for regulation New zealand Paul goldsmith Red tape tipline Regulation Regulations Rugby world cup SeymourNational Matariki and Puanga Celebration at Ngāti Rangi Marae: Honoring Tradition and Looking to the Future
19 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2432 viewsThe Government is recognising Matariki at the official ceremony near Ohakune today, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. “We are honoured to be guests of Ngāti Rangi for this traditional hautapu ceremony,” Mr Goldsmith says. “This is the fourth national Matariki broadcast but the first time it has been hosted by a marae, and the first year Puanga is the star of national celebrations.
Tags: Arts culture and heritage Goldsmith Matarik Ngti rang Ohakune Paul goldsmith Tama potakaLuxon wraps up successful Shanghai visit
19 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2199 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has concluded the successful Shanghai leg of his official visit to China, accompanied by Ministers Louise Upston and Mark Mitchell and a delegation of senior New Zealand business leaders from across the food and beverage, health and wellbeing, education, and tourism sectors. “Our bilateral trade relationship with China is one of our most important, with two-way trade exceeding NZ$39 billion in the year ending March 2025. “This relationship accounts for more than 20 per cent of New Zealand’s total goods and services exports,” Mr Luxon says.
Tags: Auckland Beijing China eastern airlines Chinese Christopher luxon Fudan university Louise upston Mark mitchell New zealand Shanghai South america Zealand Zealanders electronic travel authorityGovt set to surpass both law and order targets
18 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2102 viewsNew quarterly data shows the Government is on track to deliver on both law and order targets ahead of schedule, Minister for Children Karen Chhour and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith say. “We’re determined to protect communities, reduce victimisation, and to encourage young people not to continue down the path of serious crime and incarceration,” Mrs Chhour says. “A year ago we set a target of reducing the number of children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour by 15 per cent by 2029.
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