Articles tagged with Winston Peters
Scott O’Donnell Joins KiwiRail Board to Enhance Freight Expertise and Drive Growth Strategies
2 days ago | 199 viewsThe appointment of Scott O’Donnell to the KiwiRail board will bolster its freight expertise Minister for Rail Winston Peters says. “Railways have no shortage of potential for New Zealand, and we expect to see sustained growth in earnings, revenue, volumes, reliability, and safety to turn this business into something great. ” Mr O’Donnell is a current director of HW Richardson Group and was its managing director from 2006 to 2015.
Tags: Scott O’Donnell KiwiRail Winston Peters HW Richardson Group Sue TindalFerry Holdings Announces Infrastructure Agreements with Ports and KiwiRail for Arrival of New Ferries by 2029
3 days ago | 170 viewsFerry Holdings has reached agreement with CentrePort, Port Marlborough and KiwiRail on core infrastructure scope, Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today. The agreements set out the scope of physical work and equipment to be delivered by 2029 when two new ferries arrive, with port and KiwiRail agreements to be entered later this year to confirm the investment splits between Ferry Holdings and each other company and other commercial terms. “This is not our first regatta, as this no-nonsense infrastructure focus is what was supposed to happen in 2020 until poor management and a lack of oversight allowed iReX to blow out.
Tags: Centreport Dublin street Ferry holdings Holdings Kiwirail Marlborough Port marlborough Wellington Winston petersNew Caledonian Delegation Explores New Zealand's Economic Development Strategies
1 week ago | 384 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 petersNew Legislation Secures Future of Racing Industry in New Zealand with TAB NZ as Sole Betting Provider
1 week ago | 253 viewsRacing Minister Winston Peters says the passage of legislation today will ensure the sustainability of the racing industry in New Zealand. The amendments to the Racing Industry Act 2020 will enable the TAB NZ to be the sole legal provider of online sports and racing betting in New Zealand. “The racing industry generates $1.
Tags: New zealand Racing industry act 2020 Winston petersNew Zealand announces further aid for Ukraine
1 week ago | 235 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.
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1 week ago | 235 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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2 weeks ago | 182 viewsThe safety of New Zealanders in the Middle East is a pressing priority for the Government, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “We do not want New Zealanders in harm’s way,” Mr Peters says. “While we face very serious practical constraints of a conflict zone and closed airspace, we will continue to do all we can to help,” Mr Peters says.
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