Articles tagged with “Government”
62 percent fewer scam texts reported after Internal Affairs crackdown
1 day ago | 59 viewsMinister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the Department of Internal Affairs [the Department] has made significant progress in tackling scams in New Zealand, with a 62 per cent drop in reports of SMS scams in 2024 from 2023, following the Department’s investigations into scammers. The Department’s 2024 Digital Messaging Transparency Report, published this week, details some of the actions the Department has taken to catch people perpetrating scams, including by conducting search warrants and seizing equipment. “Scams cause serious financial and emotional harm, often preying on vulnerable people in our communities.
Tags: Auckland Brooke van velden Department Department of internal affairs Digital Government Messaging transparency report New zealand Scott simpson Van veld ZealandSafety of New Zealanders in Middle East paramount
1 day ago | 41 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.
Tags: Australia Azerbaijan Government Iranland Middle east New zealand Winston peters ZealandNew Certification scheme unlocks $200M market for Kiwi cosmetics in China
2 days ago | 38 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson have welcomed a new certification scheme, announced by the Prime Minister in Shanghai today, that unlocks access to China’s $200 million cosmetics and skincare market — a move that will drive stronger returns for New Zealand exporters and boost the economy. “This is a smart, practical step that removes a long-standing trade barrier and opens up valuable new channels for our exporters,” McClay says. “It means more high-quality, innovative New Zealand products on shelves in China - not just online, but in stores across one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets.
Tags: Chinese Commerce and consumer affairs Good manufacturing practice Government International aitation new zealand Ministry of business innovation and employment New zealand Scott simpson Shanghai Simpson Todd mcclay ZealandSharpened focus on quality economic, population stats
2 days ago | 44 viewsStatistics Minister Dr Shane Reti has today announced a major new direction for Stats NZ, replacing the traditional paper-based census and increasing the frequency and quality of economic data to underpin the Government’s growth agenda. From 2030, New Zealand will move away from a traditional nationwide census and adopt a new approach using administrative data, supported by a smaller annual survey and targeted data collection. “This approach will save time and money while delivering more timely insights into New Zealand’s population,” says Dr Reti.
Tags: Consumers Government New zealand Reserve bank Shane reti Stats nz ZealandNew Zealand’s Foreign Policy Reset: Progress & Reflections
3 days ago | 32 views[Keynote speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) national conference, Takina Convention Centre, Wellington] Good afternoon. National Chair of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Dr James Kember, Executive Director Dr Hamish McDougall, members of the Diplomatic Corps, distinguished guests. It is a pleasure to speak here today at the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs’ Annual Conference.
Tags: Coalition government Diplomatic corps Hamish mcdougall James kember Middle east New zealand New zealand institute of international affairs Parliament Policy re Takina convention centre Ukraine Wellington ZealandCrown manager appointed to drive delivery of New Dunedin Hospital
4 days ago | 35 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown has today announced the appointment of a Crown manager to oversee the delivery of the New Dunedin Hospital Inpatient Building, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to ensuring the project is delivered successfully. “In late January, I confirmed the Government’s commitment to building the New Dunedin Hospital on the former Cadbury site – providing certainty to the people of Dunedin and the wider Otago and Southland regions,” Mr Brown says. “As part of that commitment, we are putting strong leadership in place to drive the next stage of this project.
Tags: Cadbury Dunedin Evan davies Government Health new zealand New dunedin hospital New dunedin hospital inpatient building New zealand Simeon brown SouthlandPolice Commissioner’s directive on training standards welcomed
1 week ago | 32 viewsThe Police Commissioner’s clear directive that standards must be upheld for training and recruitment at the Police College is necessary and meets the Government’s expectations, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “The Police Commissioner has full operational independence and that is entirely appropriate. However, as with all government departments, the Commissioner takes the lead on delivering the priorities and expectations of the Government of the day and leading the direction of the organisation, including the standards that it sets.
Tags: Casey costello Government Mark mitchell New zealand Police college