Articles tagged with Crown
New Zealand Invests in Advanced Biosecurity Lab to Protect Primary Industries
1 week ago | 151 viewsThe New Zealand Government is investing in a new Plant Health and Environment Laboratory (PHEL) at Mt Albert to enhance biosecurity, protect primary industries, and support economic growth. This modern facility will replace the aging MPI lab, strengthen defenses against biosecurity threats, and help maintain export market access critical to the $60.4 billion food and fibre sector. Construction, managed by Crown Infrastructure Delivery and led by Southbase Construction, began with completion expected in 2028 and operation starting in 2029.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Chris Bishop Biosecurity Minister Infrastructure Minister Ministry for Primary Industries Crown Infrastructure Delivery Southbase Construction Plant Health and Environment Laboratory Mt Albert Research Centre New Zealand GovernmentGovernment Report Shows Progress and Accountability in Treaty Settlement Delivery 2025
1 week ago | 142 viewsThe Government's Whole of System Report on Treaty Settlement Delivery 2025 highlights increased progress, with 83.3% of commitments complete or on track and reduced delivery issues. The report includes new insights from post-settlement governance entities (PSGEs), revealing that successful Treaty relationships rely on reciprocal engagement, timely delivery, and adequate resourcing. Māori Crown Relations Minister Tama Potaka emphasizes the importance of accountability, trust, and partnership to strengthen Treaty relationships and ensure commitments are met.
Tags: Tama Potaka Māori Crown Relations Treaty Settlement Core Crown Report PSGEs Government Accountability Treaty Relationships Treaty Delivery Crown AgenciesNew Crown Directors Appointed to Airways and Kiwi Group Capital Boards
1 week ago | 128 viewsState Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown has appointed Mayurie Gunatilaka to the Airways Board and Susan Petersen to the Kiwi Group Capital Board, both for three-year terms. Gunatilaka brings extensive infrastructure governance experience to support Airways' air navigation services, while Petersen, also Chair of the Kiwibank Board, is the first KGC director to hold a position on Kiwibank’s Board, enhancing strategic alignment. These appointments aim to strengthen governance and leadership in critical sectors, with KGC adopting overlapping board memberships to boost strategic objectives while maintaining independent oversight.
Tags: Simeon Brown Mayurie Gunatilaka Susan Petersen Airways Board Kiwi Group Capital Kiwibank Board State Owned Enterprises Crown directors governance infrastructure planningTop of the South Land Returned to Māori Descendants with Public Access Secured
2 weeks ago | 115 viewsApproximately 7,583 acres of Top of the South land will be returned to descendants of its original Te Tauihu Māori owners following a private litigation dating back to the 1840s, with the Crown acknowledging its legal duty and agreeing to a $420 million payment. Despite the land transfer, public access to key areas like the Abel Tasman Coast Track and Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve will continue uninterrupted under a 25-year agreement, ensuring ongoing use by visitors, schools, and local communities. This resolution differs from Treaty settlements as it involves returning land to rightful owners based on private property law, balancing legal ownership with current public and conservation uses.
Tags: Judith Collins Tama Potaka Rore Stafford Te Tauihu Māori Crown New Zealand Company Abel Tasman Great Walk Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Supreme Court High CourtCrown Returns Historic Kororipo Pā to Ngāpuhi in Landmark Treaty Settlement
2 weeks ago | 116 viewsLegislation passed in Parliament returns the historic Kororipo Pā to Ngāpuhi, marking a significant step in advancing Treaty settlement negotiations and righting past wrongs. The pā, a vital site of learning, diplomacy, and trade, will transfer to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Trust in 2026, who will act as kaitiaki on behalf of Ngāpuhi while maintaining its historic reserve status and public access. This milestone reflects years of dedicated negotiations and honors the enduring relationships and shared history between the Crown and Ngāpuhi.
Tags: Ngāpuhi Kororipo Pā Paul Goldsmith Tama Potaka Ngāti Rēhia Treaty Negotiations Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Trust Treaty settlement New Zealand CrownKermadec Arc Mineral Reservation Extended Two Years to Protect Marine Ecosystems
2 weeks ago | 144 viewsThe Kermadec Arc north of New Zealand will remain under a two-year reservation, continuing restrictions on mineral permitting to protect its unique marine ecosystems and potential critical mineral deposits. Established under the Crown Minerals Act 1991, the reservation covers 412,690 km² and aims to support informed, strategic management aligned with New Zealand’s Minerals Strategy to 2040. The extension, effective from January 2026 to January 2028, allows time for improved research and data collection before future decisions on mineral development are made.
Tags: Kermadec Arc New Zealand Shane Jones mineral permitting Crown Minerals Act Kermadec Ridge copper zinc gold Minerals Strategy 2040Crown Reaches Agreement in Principle to Settle Ngai Tai Treaty Claims
2 weeks ago | 125 viewsThe Crown has signed an agreement in principle to settle the historical Treaty claims of Ngai Tai, marking a significant step after claims were first submitted over 150 years ago. The settlement includes conservation land, $12 million in financial and commercial redress, and reserved marine space for aquaculture consents. This agreement acknowledges the Crown's past wrongs and initiates negotiations toward a comprehensive deed of settlement for Ngai Tai, an iwi based in the eastern Bay of Plenty.
Tags: Ngai Tai Treaty of Waitangi Paul Goldsmith The Crown Whakaaetanga Matua Tōrere Bay of Plenty Treaty claims aquaculture deed of settlementNgāti Paoa Treaty Settlement: Historic Resolution After 14-Year Negotiation
1 month ago | 197 viewsThe Crown has settled 14 years of negotiations with Ngāti Paoa, acknowledging historical breaches including raupatu and land laws impacting the iwi's development. The settlement includes a financial redress of $23.5 million, cultural redress with 12 significant sites, and agreements with Crown agencies. Ngāti Paoa's engagement in the legislative process and hope for a thriving future were highlighted during the final reading in Parliament.
Tags: Paul Goldsmith Ngāti Paoa Treaty of Waitangi Crown Raupatu Te Tiriti o Waitangi Pūkorokoro Ngāti Pāoa Waikato Ngāti PaoaNew Zealand Government Boosts Crown Liquidity Facility for Local Government Financing
2 months ago | 361 viewsThe Government is increasing and extending the Crown Liquidity Facility (CLF) for the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency Limited (LGFA) to support local government borrowing. The CLF helps LGFA secure competitively priced financing for local authorities during exceptional circumstances. The facility, established in 2011 and never used, is being raised to $3 billion and extended to June 2037 to assist in financing critical infrastructure and public services.
Tags: Government Crown Liquidity Facility New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency Limited Finance Minister Nicola Willis financing infrastructure public services Global Financial Crisis councilsWhanganui Barrister Bernadette Arapere Appointed as District Court Judge by Attorney-General Judith Collins
2 months ago | 250 viewsAttorney-General Judith Collins appointed Bernadette Arapere, a barrister from Whanganui, as a District Court Judge. Judge Arapere, admitted to the bar in 2005, previously worked as a Crown Counsel and has a diverse legal background in public law and litigation. She will be based at the Hastings District Court, with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for 29 November.
Tags: Judith Collins Bernadette Arapere District Court Judge Ngāti Raukawa Ngāti Tūwharetoa Ngāti Maniapoto Crown Law Office Treaty of Waitangi Transport Accident Investigation Commission Teachers’ Disciplinary TribunalKaikohe Affordable Housing Project: 100 Homes to Bring Stability and Opportunities
2 months ago | 342 viewsAn Iwi - Crown partnership in Kaikohe will deliver 100 affordable rental homes, providing stability and pride for whānau while creating local jobs and opportunities. The Bisset Road development, backed by Government and Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi funding, will address housing challenges and improve health outcomes for the community. This project is part of the larger Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga initiative aiming to develop over 400 affordable rentals for Māori by 2027, showcasing successful collaboration between Iwi and Government in creating sustainable housing solutions.
Tags: Tama Potaka Kaikohe Iwi Crown partnership Te Tai Tokerau Ngāpuhi Whai Kāinga Whai Oranga Māori Government Bisset Road.Waitaki District Council to Receive Crown Facilitator for Water Service Plan Amendment
2 months ago | 296 viewsA Crown facilitator will assist Waitaki District Council in amending and resubmitting its water service delivery plan under the Local Water Done Well legislation, as requested by the Secretary for Local Government. The focus is on including an assessment of the condition, lifespan, and value of the district's water networks to ensure fair and transparent costs for infrastructure upgrades. The Council must conduct an asset condition assessment and update its plan by June 30, 2026, with the appointment of a Crown facilitator expected by mid-November to provide expertise and tools for this process.
Tags: Waitaki District Council Local Water Done Well Simon Watts Crown facilitator water service delivery plan financial sustainability asset condition assessment infrastructure upgrades ratepayers delivery modelsSolicitor-General Una Jagose to Step Down After 10 Years of Service: Attorney-General Collins Expresses Gratitude
2 months ago | 278 viewsAttorney-General Judith Collins announced Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC will resign in February after 10 years, praising her service. Jagose, who took office in 2016 after a distinguished 35-year public service career, received recognition for her efforts. The Solicitor-General serves as the Junior Law Officer of the Crown and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office, with the Public Service Commission overseeing the selection of a successor.
Tags: Judith Collins Una Jagose KC Public Service Commission Crown Law Office Junior Law Officer appointment process lawyer leader public service.Government Financial Progress: 2024/25 Statements Reflect Fiscal Discipline and Investment Boost
2 months ago | 246 viewsFinance Minister Nicola Willis highlighted the 2024/25 government financial statements, showcasing progress in restoring fiscal discipline. Key points include a decrease in core Crown expenses, steady net core Crown debt, and a better-than-forecast deficit in the operating balance. The Government's focus on savings has allowed for increased investment in key sectors while maintaining tax relief, with future plans to further reduce government spending as part of ongoing fiscal discipline efforts.
Tags: Government Financial Statements Nicola Willis GDP Crown Expenses Debt OBEGALx Fiscal Discipline Budget.Government Ensures Capital Support for Vital Electricity Infrastructure Investments in New Zealand
3 months ago | 335 viewsThe Government assures power companies it will provide capital for critical electricity infrastructure investments to ensure energy security and competitiveness. Measures include supporting equity injections for strategic projects and addressing gaps in the energy system to lower consumer prices. The Energy Package focuses on security of supply through LNG import facilities and building better markets by incentivizing new energy projects and strengthening regulatory bodies.
Tags: Government power companies investment electricity infrastructure Nicola Willis Crown MOM companies energy security Simon Watts New Zealand