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Celebrating 60 Years of Cook Islands' Free Association with New Zealand
04 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 2324 viewsThe speech for Constitution Day Celebrations of the Cook Islands highlights the unique 'Free Association' relationship with New Zealand, celebrating 60 years since its establishment in 1965. The model, born out of the Cook Islands Legislative Assembly's desire for self-government while retaining New Zealand citizenship, has been a successful and enduring partnership. The speech emphasizes the economic, cultural, and social successes of the Cook Islands community in New Zealand, as well as New Zealand's ongoing support for the Cook Islands in times of need, reflecting on the strong bonds and mutual respect shared between the two nations.
Tags: Constitution Day Celebrations Cook Islands Upokina Taoro CIDANZ Auckland Council Reverend Charles Pange Mama Tupou Manapori Mama Mi'i Tarapu Sir Tom Davis Norman KirkNew Zealand and Solomon Islands Strengthen Ties in Wellington Meeting
31 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1825 viewsPrime Minister Luxon and Foreign Minister Peters met with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manele in Wellington to reaffirm New Zealand's strong ties with Solomon Islands. Discussions included supporting Solomon Islands' economy and education and fisheries sectors, as well as preparations for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum hosted by PM Manele. New Zealand's ongoing commitment to supporting Solomon Islands' development was highlighted by both Mr. Luxon and Mr. Peters during the visit.
Tags: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Foreign Minister Winston Peters Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele Wellington New Zealand Pacific Islands Forum education fisheries AucklandGovernment Unveils Plan to Combat Rising Homelessness Crisis in New Zealand
23 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1981 viewsThe Government released the latest Homelessness Insights Report, addressing the issue of homelessness in New Zealand and the increasing numbers of people without shelter. Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka emphasized the need for targeted interventions and support services to combat homelessness, highlighting the complexity of the issue and the importance of engaging with frontline organizations. The Government is committed to long-term solutions, including reforms in the housing market, infrastructure funding, and social housing systems to address the root causes of homelessness and provide stable housing for all New Zealanders.
Tags: Government Homelessness Insights Report New Zealand Housing Minister Chris Bishop Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Auckland City Mission Salvation Army Emergency Housing Transitional HousingAuckland Schools Receive $120M Investment for New Classrooms and Schools
18 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2211 viewsThe Government is investing over $120 million to build 137 new classrooms in Auckland, creating space for 3,014 additional student places in schools facing growing rolls. The investment includes cost-effective repeatable designs and offsite manufactured buildings to maximize funding impact. Additional projects include establishing new schools in Pōkeno and Chapel Downs to accommodate future growth and ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for students in Auckland.
Tags: Erica Stanford Simeon Brown Auckland classrooms students schools education Budget 25 funding infrastructure constructionNew Auckland Central Police Station Enhances Public Safety and Crime Reduction Efforts
17 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1854 viewsThe new Auckland central police station enhances police visibility and accessibility to the public, retail sector, and business community in the city center, addressing community demands for a central police presence. Minister Mark Mitchell emphasizes the importance of public safety and highlights the positive impact of the 51 inner city beat officers in reducing crime rates, with notable decreases in victimizations, robbery, and theft. The collaboration between police officers, stakeholders, and volunteers has contributed to these results, and the central police base is expected to further improve crime response and community safety in Auckland.
Tags: Auckland central police station police visibility accessibility public safety Mark Mitchell law and order agenda police officers inner city beat officers crime reduction community involvementNew Zealand Launches Institute for Advanced Technology to Boost High-Value Exports
17 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2884 viewsScience, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) to boost high-value exports through breakthrough technologies like AI, quantum computing, and synthetic biology. The Government has committed an initial $231 million over four years to invest in science and technology, develop skills in new technologies, and commercialize innovations. The Institute, based in Auckland with satellite centers, aims to leverage existing strengths in agri-tech and expand into new technologies to drive economic growth and global impact.
Tags: Science Innovation Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology AI quantum computing synthetic biology Auckland Wellington's Robinson Research InstituteNew Zealand Air Force Reactivates No. 62 Squadron for Space Security Mission
04 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2873 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 ForcePolice Minister Mark Mitchell Celebrates Increased Presence of Beat Teams in New Zealand's Major Cities
02 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2675 viewsOne year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “Today I am excited to be part of welcoming the new Beat Team in Rotorua and getting some time to be out on the beat with them,” Mark Mitchell says. “Our beat officers have an important role in ensuring our retailers and members of the public feel and are safe.
Tags: Police Minister Mark Mitchell Police Beat Team Rotorua Wellington Christchurch Auckland Retailers Communities CrimeNew 110km/h Speed Limit on Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway Enhances Travel Efficiency and Safety
29 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 1867 viewsA new 110km/h speed limit on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will come into effect first thing tomorrow morning, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “Transport is a critical enabler for economic growth and productivity, and with over 20,000 vehicles travelling this motorway every day, the new higher speed will help ensure people and freight can get to where they need to go, quickly and safely,” Mr Bishop says. “Late last year, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) publicly consulted on increasing the speed limit from north of the Pūhoi interchange viaduct to south of the Warkworth roundabout to 110km/h.
Tags: “ transport Auckland Chris bishop Johnstone New zealand Northland Nz transport agency WarkworthNew Caledonian Delegation Explores New Zealand's Economic Development Strategies
27 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 3345 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 All-of-Government Data Centre Enhances Secure Digital Storage Capabilities for NZ Agencies
27 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2547 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 WhenuapaiGovernment Mandates Greater Housing Development Around Auckland's City Rail Link Stations for Economic Growth
25 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 3575 viewsThe Government will require Auckland to allow even greater housing and development around City Rail Link stations, ensuring that Auckland takes economic advantage of this transformational investment in the city, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simeon Brown say. “CRL is a massive multi-billion dollar investment for the Government and Auckland Council. It’s important that we get ‘bang for buck’ by maximising the opportunities for economic growth and increased productivity that the CRL will bring when it opens next year,” Minister Bishop says.
Tags: Auckland Auckland council Baldwin Baldwin avenue Chris bishop City rail link Committee of the whole house Government Kingsland Management Maungawhau Morningside Mount eden Mt albert Other matters Sion brownExpanding Access to Immersive Learning: New Classrooms for Māori Education
22 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2653 viewsThe Government is enabling more tāmariki access to full immersion learning in safe, warm and dry classrooms. A $28 million investment will deliver 20 new classrooms across four Māori Medium and Kaupapa Māori Education kura and the commencement of a permanent site for a kura north of Auckland – Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāringaomatariki. The announcement was made at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point, during Matariki Hautapu celebrations with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
Tags: Arowhenua Auckland Bastion point Erica stanford Hamilton Hautapu Hokianga Invercargill Kaikohe Kaiwaka Kaupapa māori Lower hutt Māori medium Māori new year Matarik Ngāringao Ngāringaomata Takaparawhau Te kura kaupapa māori Te wharekuraNZ response to developments in Middle East
22 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2509 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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21 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2807 viewsThe positive impact of the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit earlier this year is beginning to show, following the shortlisting of three consortia for the Warkworth to Te Hana section of the Northland Expressway, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Investment Summit, which took place in Auckland in March 2025, attracted international and local companies which collectively manage over $6 trillion in capital,” Mr Bishop says. “Ministers’ presentations at the Summit left the investors in no doubt that New Zealand is serious about attracting investment into the big infrastructure projects our country needs.
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