Articles tagged with Judith Collins
Government Boosts Tāwhaki Joint Venture to Drive Growth in Space and Aviation Sectors
6 days ago | 167 viewsTāwhaki Joint Venture received a $5.85 million boost to support the growth of New Zealand's space and advanced aviation sectors. The Government aims to create a world-class regulatory environment for advanced aviation by the end of the year. The funding will help Tāwhaki scale up operations, attract new customers, and strengthen New Zealand's position in the global advanced aviation sector.
Tags: Tāwhaki Joint Venture Government Space Minister Judith Collins space advanced aviation Kea Aerospace Syos Dawn Aerospace RūnangaNew Zealand Passes Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Legislation for National Security
1 week ago | 117 viewsNew Zealand's Parliament has passed legislation under urgency to regulate ground-based space infrastructure, enhancing national security and protecting against foreign interference, according to Space Minister Judith Collins. The Outer Space High Altitude Activities Amendment Bill aims to ensure the safe and responsible use of space, with oversight and safeguards for satellite operations starting from 29 July. Operators will need to meet security requirements and undergo due diligence to obtain authorisation, with enforcement powers in place to address any national security concerns.
Tags: Legislation foreign interference national interests Space Minister Judith Collins national security satellite operations regulatory settings MBIE enforcement powersLegislation Amendment Bill Enhances Access to Law and Government Services
1 week ago | 156 viewsA bill to improve access to secondary legislation and digitize government services has passed its first reading, aiming to make legislation easier to find and comply with. Attorney-General Judith Collins highlights the importance of high-quality legislation that is easy to understand and use. The bill standardizes publication practices for secondary legislation and includes the redevelopment of the New Zealand legislation website to provide a one-stop shop for all legislation matters.
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1 week ago | 217 viewsA cross-agency Anti-Corruption Taskforce pilot led by the Serious Fraud Office, supported by NZ Police and the Public Service Commission, aims to combat corruption and fraud risks in the public sector. The taskforce seeks to enhance New Zealand's reputation as a transparent and trustworthy place to invest by strengthening fraud prevention and detection systems within participating agencies. By promoting ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability, the taskforce aligns with the Government's efforts to maintain public trust and integrity in institutions.
Tags: Government Public Sector Mark Mitchell Judith Collins Serious Fraud Office NZ Police Public Service Commission Corruption FraudNew Zealand and Japan Forge Logistics Agreement to Enhance Defence Cooperation
2 weeks ago | 242 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 AgreementNew Zealand Air Force Reactivates No. 62 Squadron for Space Security Mission
3 weeks ago | 632 viewsThe Royal New Zealand Air Force has established its first dedicated space unit with the reactivation of the No. 62 Squadron today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “This reflects our commitment to protecting New Zealand’s interests and security in the rapidly evolving space domain,” Ms Collins says.
Tags: Royal New Zealand Air Force space unit No. 62 Squadron Defence Minister Judith Collins space security RNZAF Base Auckland World War II radar technology space domain awareness New Zealand Defence ForceNew All-of-Government Data Centre Enhances Secure Digital Storage Capabilities for NZ Agencies
1 month ago | 540 viewsThe government’s secure digital storage capability has been significantly boosted with the opening of the new all-of-government data centre, the Minister Responsible for the GCSB and Minister of Defence Judith Collins says. “This facility will provide a safe, secure storage capability for New Zealand agencies to process and store some of the government’s most sensitive information for the next quarter of a century,” says Ms Collins. “Today we conduct the vast majority of our business digitally, and the amount of government data that requires safe and secure storage is only going to increase.
Tags: Base auckland Collins Defence Digitising government Government communications security bureau Judith collins New zealand New zealand defence force Royal new zealand air force WhenuapaiCanterbury's Tāwhaki Aerospace Centre Secures Permanent Test Flight Airspace for Advanced Aviation Innovations
1 month ago | 724 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 Invests $5.6 Million with NASA in Earth Observation Research Projects
1 month ago | 389 viewsScience, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and Space Minister Judith Collins have today announced that in partnership with the US, the Government is investing $5. 6 million to support five new joint NZ-NASA research projects in the field of Earth observation. Researchers from New Zealand and NASA will work in partnership to tackle challenges such as disaster resilience and environmental management over the next three years.
Tags: innovation and technology Catalyst fund Collins Government Judith collins New zealand Shane retiNZ response to developments in Middle East
1 month ago | 373 viewsThe Government continues to call for diplomacy and dialogue in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “We acknowledge developments in the last 24 hours, including President Trump’s announcement of US strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran,” Mr Peters says. “Ongoing military action in the Middle East is extremely worrying, and it is critical further escalation is avoided.
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1 month ago | 355 viewsThe Government has expanded the criteria for medallic recognition for Defence personnel who have served in operations supporting the UN’s sanctions against North Korea, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. “This medal – the New Zealand General Service Medal (NZGSM) 2002 (Korea) – has already been awarded to 180 personnel and the move to widen eligibility means a further 350 personnel will be recognised,” Ms Collins says. “Personnel who have served as part of Operation Whio – which monitors the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea - since 2018 are now eligible for this medal.
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