Articles tagged with Paul Goldsmith
Up to $300,000 Available for Waitangi Day Events - Apply Now!
6 days ago | 147 viewsArts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith announces up to $300,000 in contestable funding available for community events celebrating Waitangi Day and the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund aims to support events that reflect on New Zealand's shared history and cultural contributions, bringing communities together to recognize all aspects of national identity. The Fund encourages new applicants to propose innovative ways for communities to participate in Waitangi Day events, with applications closing on October 20, 2025.
Tags: Waitangi Day Treaty of Waitangi Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund Paul Goldsmith Arts Culture Heritage Minister New Zealand community events fundingAndrew Szusterman Appointed to RNZ Board of Governors
1 week ago | 92 viewsAndrew Szusterman has been appointed to the Radio New Zealand Board of Governors by Minister for Media and Communications Paul Goldsmith. Szusterman, an experienced media executive, has worked in television, commercial radio, and digital platforms in New Zealand and abroad. His expertise in audience engagement and understanding of the evolving media landscape will be valuable as RNZ faces challenges in public broadcasting and adjusts to changing audience behaviors. Szusterman will officially join the Board on October 1st.
Tags: Andrew Szusterman Radio New Zealand Board of Governors Paul Goldsmith media communications television commercial radio digital platforms audience engagement public broadcastingNgāpuhi Milestone: Kororipo Pā Returns in Historic Legislation
2 weeks ago | 138 viewsLegislation returning Kororipo Pā to Ngāpuhi passed its first reading in Parliament, marking the end of three years of negotiations led by Ngāti Rēhia with support from hapū. This settlement is the first redress provided by the Crown to Ngāpuhi and signifies a commitment to reaching a comprehensive agreement. Kororipo Pā, a significant historical site for Ngāpuhi, will be transferred to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Trust in 2026 while maintaining its historic reserve status and public access.
Tags: Paul Goldsmith Ngāpuhi Kororipo Pā Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Ngāti Rēhia settlement Ngāpuhi Kerikeri River Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Trust kaitiakiGovernment Surpasses Violent Crime Reduction Target with Increased Police Presence
3 weeks ago | 139 viewsThe Government is exceeding its violent crime reduction target as Police deploy more officers on the beat, with Henderson in West Auckland being the next focus area. Since receiving funding in Budget 2024, 63 beat officers have been deployed across major cities and districts, set to increase to 70 with the launch of Henderson's team. The increased police presence through beat teams and Retail Crime Units is contributing significantly to deterring crime and ensuring community safety, with a decrease in serious violent crime victims reported in the latest data.
Tags: Government Police Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith Police Minister Mark Mitchell Crime reduction Beat teams Law and order Violent crime Victims MāoriHave Your Say: Kiwis Invited to Shape Telecommunications Regulatory Changes
4 weeks ago | 266 viewsKiwis are encouraged to provide input on proposed regulatory changes in the telecommunications sector, as their feedback is crucial to the review process, according to Ministers David Seymour and Paul Goldsmith. The review focuses on key regulatory issues such as the Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL), shareholder caps, and service quality regulations. Proposed draft changes include implementing a consumer code, updating infrastructure obligations, eliminating outdated rules, and enhancing investor appeal for telecom companies to boost growth in the sector.
Tags: David Seymour Paul Goldsmith Telecommunications sector Regulatory change Telecommunications Development Levy Retail Service Quality Fibre Fixed Line Access Telecommunications service obligations Telecommunication services Commerce CommissionAmplify: New Zealand Government Strategy for Arts, Culture & Jobs Growth
4 weeks ago | 202 viewsThe Government has released the Amplify strategy to enhance Kiwis' involvement in the arts, boost the sector's economic impact, and generate more jobs. The strategy aims for New Zealand to be globally recognized for its arts and creativity, with specific goals set for economic growth, increased engagement with arts and culture, and more jobs in the sector by 2030. Amplify focuses on three strategic pillars: maximizing value from creative sectors, nurturing talent and career opportunities, and updating regulations to support cultural sector growth, with plans for ongoing updates based on industry feedback.
Tags: Arts Culture Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith Amplify New Zealand GDP Tourism StrategyNew Law Introduces Offence for Disruptive Demonstrations at Private Homes in New Zealand
1 month ago | 348 viewsThe New Zealand Government is introducing a new offence to address disruptive demonstrations outside private homes, particularly those targeting public figures like MPs and judges. The legislation aims to protect individuals and their families' peace and privacy while balancing the public's right to demonstrate reasonably. The new law will target demonstrations directed at individuals in their homes with penalties of up to three months in jail or a $2,000 fine.
Tags: Government offence disruptive demonstrations private homes Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith public persons MPs judges public officialsNew Zealand's Biodiversity Research Centre: Future-Proofing Natural History and Creating Jobs
1 month ago | 221 viewsThe Government is investing in a new Biodiversity Research Centre in Upper Hutt to replace the earthquake-prone and inadequate Tory Street facility, preserving Te Papa’s natural history collection of over 860,000 specimens. The project, costing $155.4 million, is part of a $6 billion infrastructure initiative and will create construction jobs for over 2,000 people, with completion expected by March 2028. The collection transfer and decommissioning of the current facility are scheduled to be completed by April 2029.
Tags: Government Biodiversity Research Centre New Zealand Paul Goldsmith Te Papa infrastructure projects natural history construction jobs environmental science scientific researchGovernment Strengthens Laws Against Trafficking and People Smuggling to Ensure Accountability and Justice
1 month ago | 356 viewsThe Government is strengthening trafficking and people smuggling laws to hold criminals accountable and address the low prosecution rates for trafficking cases. The reforms aim to make it easier to prosecute offenders, particularly in cases involving victims under 18, by removing the need to prove coercion or deception. The changes also focus on preventing the smuggling of migrants using fraudulent travel documents and enhancing protection for undercover Police investigating child exploitation cases.
Tags: Government trafficking people smuggling laws criminals Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith victims prosecution consequencesRestoring Customary Marine Title: Government's Legislation Update
1 month ago | 469 viewsThe Government is moving forward with legislation to restore Parliament's original test for Customary Marine Title, following the Supreme Court's determination that previous rulings were incorrect. The legislation aims to uphold the high test set in 2011 before granting Customary Marine Title, ensuring a balance between Māori customary rights and the interests of all New Zealanders in the marine and coastal area. The Government has allocated additional funding to assist with re-hearing applications, with the intention to pass the legislation by the end of October 2025.
Tags: Government legislation Customary Marine Title Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith Supreme Court Parliament Māori customary rights New Zealanders coastal watersNew Papakura District Court Construction Begins: Speeding Up Justice Processes & Enhancing Infrastructure
1 month ago | 464 viewsConstruction begins on the new Papakura District Court, aiming to improve court processes and critical infrastructure, according to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Courts Minister Nicole McKee. The project reflects a modern approach, with half the building being prefabricated off-site to enhance safety and efficiency while addressing demographic changes in South Auckland. The new courthouse, set to open in early 2027 with a $34m budget, will feature three courtrooms, two hearing rooms, and a dedicated suite for vulnerable witnesses, emphasizing the importance of timely access to justice and supporting victims within the justice system.
Tags: Paul Goldsmith Nicole McKee Construction Papakura District Court Court processes Infrastructure Justice Law and order Prefabricated modules Vulnerable witnessesTransforming New Zealand: Progress and Achievements Recap
1 month ago | 602 viewsThe speaker expresses gratitude to various individuals for their contributions to the National Party, highlighting achievements in law and order, education, healthcare, and the economy over the past two years. They emphasize the progress made in reducing violent crime, improving education, and enhancing healthcare services. The speaker also outlines plans to further stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and increase wages by streamlining processes for businesses operating on DOC land and implementing charges for foreign visitors at high volume sites to generate revenue for conservation efforts.
Tags: Christchurch Sylvia Wood Nicola Willis Chris Bishop Paul Goldsmith Mark Mitchell Erica Simeon Brown Ryan Hamilton Tama PotakaGovernment Raises Probate Threshold to $40,000 for Faster Asset Access | 2025 Update
1 month ago | 586 viewsThe Government has agreed to raise the probate threshold from $15,000 to $40,000 to make it easier and cheaper for families to access assets of deceased loved ones, according to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. The current threshold set in 2009 no longer reflects the value of estates, especially with KiwiSaver balances, leading to smaller estates being burdened by court costs and legal fees. The increase aims to allow executors to distribute lower-value assets more efficiently, ensuring more of the estate goes to beneficiaries, while still maintaining oversight through the High Court for higher value assets to prevent fraud or non-compliance with the deceased's wishes.
Tags: Government probate threshold assets deceased loved ones Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith KiwiSaver High Court legal fees beneficiariesJudicial Conduct Panel Appointed to Investigate Judge Ema Aitken's Alleged Conduct
1 month ago | 628 viewsActing Attorney-General Paul Goldsmith has appointed a Judicial Conduct Panel to investigate acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken's alleged conduct at the Northern Club on November 22, 2024, based on a recommendation from the Judicial Conduct Commissioner. The Panel members include the Honourable Brendan Brown KC, Honourable Justice Jillian Mallon, and Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, with Tim Stephens KC serving as special counsel. The Panel will provide a report to the Acting Attorney-General, who will then determine if Judge Aitken's removal is warranted, with no further comments to be made until the report is received.
Tags: Ema Aitken Paul Goldsmith Brendan Brown Jillian Mallon Jerry Mateparae Tim Stephens Judicial Conduct Panel Acting District Court Judge Chief JusticeNew Technology to Clamp Cars of Court Fine Evaders in Trial
2 months ago | 633 viewsThe Government, led by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, is implementing new technology to clamp and seize cars of individuals evading court fines. Bailiffs are utilizing handheld devices to scan parked cars for overdue fines, with non-compliant vehicles facing clamping or towing. This initiative aims to enforce payment of court fines and reparations, prioritizing the needs of victims and enhancing law and order enforcement efforts.
Tags: Government technology court fines Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith bailiffs handheld devices wheel clamping victims Ministry of Justice