17 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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A new safety campaign in New Zealand led by Police Minister Mark Mitchell provides guidance on staying safe during an armed offender incident in crowded places. The campaign emphasizes three key steps: Escape, Hide, Tell, to be followed in the unlikely event of such an incident. The initiative aims to prepare individuals in public spaces like sports venues, transport hubs, and shopping areas, stressing the importance of being informed and ready to respond effectively for personal and public safety.
17 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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New proposals to manage high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 aim to reduce impacts on poultry in New Zealand if the virus arrives, with a focus on protecting livelihoods and food supply. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is leading preparedness efforts in collaboration with various agencies and stakeholders. Proposed regulations include requirements for biosecurity control programs, standards for poultry operators, audits, and penalties for non-compliance, with consultation open for six weeks to gather feedback on the potential impacts and costs for the industry.
16 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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New Zealand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland have formed the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership to enhance trade and investment opportunities and support economic growth. The partnership includes several other countries like Brunei, Costa Rica, and Iceland, among others. Discussions on establishing the FIT Partnership began a year ago, with a focus on practical initiatives to open markets, attract investment, and remove barriers to benefit businesses and strengthen supply chains.
16 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Minister Todd McClay met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment to enhance investment ties between the two countries, leveraging Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reform agenda. The meeting follows the New Zealand-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement and aims to boost trade and investment cooperation, focusing on key growth sectors like renewable energy and tourism. Both ministers agreed to establish a Cooperation Framework Agreement to facilitate investment opportunities and strengthen collaboration between the two countries.
16 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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An ambitious Aviation Action Plan with 25 key actions has been launched in New Zealand to ensure the growth and sustainability of the aviation sector, supporting trade, tourism, and economic development across the country. Led by Associate Transport Minister James Meager and the Interim Aviation Council in partnership with the government, the plan aims to address challenges such as embracing innovation, building a skilled workforce, and enhancing consumer rights and accessibility for disabled travelers. Key actions include promoting growth and innovation in emerging technologies, addressing workforce issues, utilizing RNZAF Base Ohakea as an alternative runway, and supporting regional routes through loans and investments.
16 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is leading a delegation to the United States to promote New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa, which has attracted over $1 billion in proposed investments since April 1, with US investors showing the most interest. The trip aims to engage with potential investors interested in New Zealand's business opportunities and economic growth, highlighting the country's appeal as a safe and pro-business environment. Minister Stanford will visit New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco for events organized by Invest NZ, emphasizing the importance of attracting investment to support economic development and create opportunities for New Zealanders.
16 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay highlights the benefits for exporters from the World Trade Organisation's Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies coming into effect, aiming to ensure fair competition by prohibiting subsidies that support illegal fishing practices. McClay emphasizes that the agreement aligns with New Zealand's push for global reform in the fishing industry, promoting responsible production and safeguarding fish stocks. New Zealand's ratification of the agreement in 2023 reflects its commitment to supporting fair competition and doubling the value of exports, with a focus on the Pacific region where key partners and exporters operate.
16 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Minister Todd McClay announced five new commercial partnerships between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian companies during a Trade and Investment mission in Riyadh, expecting over $100 million in commercial value. The partnerships aim to deepen trade relations, boost exports, and align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 for premium solutions. Examples include collaborations in nutrition products, fruit production, animal management, and creative industries like design and construction.
15 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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The Government is implementing a temporary emergency fishery closure around the Otago Peninsula to protect the hoiho population in mainland New Zealand. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones will conduct public consultation on permanent measures to address hoiho bycatch in the area. The consultation will include proposals such as extending the set net ban and implementing an escalating response framework to reduce hoiho bycatch towards zero.
15 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Construction on a new bridge replacement on SH43, Forgotten World Highway, will start this month, initiating a series of priority bridge replacements nationwide. Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced that 13 bridges and culverts will be replaced or renewed in the next two years, enhancing the country's transport network. The Kururau Stream Water Drive bridge on SH43, an iconic route for tourism, is the first to undergo construction, ensuring improved efficiency and safety for locals and visitors.
14 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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The Government has unveiled a $70 million investment package to boost major events and tourism projects in New Zealand, aiming to stimulate economic growth and confidence. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston emphasizes the importance of major events in supporting local economies, creating jobs, and attracting visitors. The package includes funding for securing international events, supporting existing events, promoting regional tourism, and upgrading tourism infrastructure to enhance New Zealand's competitiveness as a tourism destination.
13 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Minister Todd McClay will lead a delegation of 21 New Zealand businesses to Riyadh to enhance trade ties with Saudi Arabia, aiming to tap into the country's significant economic potential outlined in its Vision 2030 strategy. The mission will spotlight New Zealand's strengths in food, agriculture, technology, and creative sectors, aligning with the government's goal to double export value in a decade and support Saudi Arabia's development objectives. With Saudi Arabia already a key export market for New Zealand, bilateral trade has seen substantial growth, reaching $1.58 billion, showcasing the mutual benefits of the partnership.
12 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Health Minister Simeon Brown announces changes to modernize health workforce regulation to improve patient access to care by reducing bureaucratic red tape and recognizing overseas qualifications more quickly. The changes aim to streamline regulation, increase accountability, and align New Zealand with Australia to speed up access to care and support new healthcare delivery models while maintaining patient safety. Patients will have a voice in ensuring regulators work towards improving access to care, and the changes will help attract, train, and retain the healthcare workforce needed to deliver timely, quality care.
12 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Peeni Henare will attend Papua New Guinea's 50th independence anniversary celebrations in Port Moresby next week, marking a significant milestone in the two countries' relationship. New Zealand has been a longstanding supporter of Papua New Guinea since its independence in 1975, and values the close ties between the two nations. The visit aims to strengthen collaboration and support for Papua New Guinea's priorities, contributing to a peaceful, secure, and prosperous Pacific region.
12 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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New Zealand has joined Canada, the EU, and the UK in lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil to USD $47.60 per barrel to cut off funding for Putin's war in Ukraine. Additionally, New Zealand has sanctioned Russian actors involved in cyber-attacks, including military intelligence Unit 29155, for using malware against Ukrainian government networks. These sanctions mark New Zealand's 32nd round, targeting individuals, entities, vessels, and shadow fleet vessels involved in chemical weapons, disinformation, and illicit activities in North Korea and Iran.