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Prime Minister Luxon Strengthening New Zealand-EU Ties in High-Level Talks: Trade, Research, and Remembrance
1 week ago | 242 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has held high-level talks with European Union leaders in Brussels, to underline the close ties between New Zealand and the EU. “The European Union is one of New Zealand’s most trusted partners,” Mr Luxon says. “This is something that was emphasised in my meetings with both EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President António Costa.
Tags: António costa Belgium Brussels Christopher luxon Dick schoof Eu commission Eu council European union Flanders fields Horizon europe Nato summit Netherlands New zealand New zealand free trade agreement The hague Ursula von der leye Von der leye Western front World war iNew Prescribing Changes for ADHD Treatment in New Zealand: Minister Doocey Welcomes Faster Access to Care
1 week ago | 320 viewsMinister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed prescribing changes that will enable GPs and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). “I applaud Pharmac and Medsafe’s decision to widen prescribing rules for ADHD medicines from next February, this decision will give New Zealanders faster access to assessments and treatment,” Mr Doocey says. “This is a common-sense change that will make a meaningful difference in many lives of New Zealanders.
Tags: Matt doocey Mental health Ministry of health New zealand Pharmac and medsafeNew Zealand Fisheries Ranked Among World's Most Sustainable by UN Report: Minister Shane Jones Applauds Sector's Efforts
1 week ago | 343 viewsA United Nations report ranking New Zealand’s fisheries among the world’s most sustainable is strong recognition of the sector’s hard work, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The report compared fisheries around the world and found the region including New Zealand’s waters have the second highest levels of sustainable stocks in the world. “New Zealand has a reputation around the world for high quality, sustainable kaimoana and, as this report shows, the reputation is richly deserved,” Mr Jones says.
Tags: Australian Fisheries act Food and agriculture organization of the united nations New south wales New zealand Oceans and fisheries Shane jones Southwest pacific United nationsNew Zealand Invests $150,000 in WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement for Fair Global Trade
1 week ago | 381 viewsThe Government is investing a further $150,000 to support implementation of the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement—ensuring New Zealand exporters can compete on a level playing field while helping protect global fish stocks. “This is about backing rules that stop unfair subsidies and make sure all countries are held to the same standards,” Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says. “It’s in New Zealand’s direct interest to see this Agreement fully implemented—especially in the Pacific, where many of our key partners operate and where our seafood exporters are active.
Tags: Agreement Investment New zealand New zealand2 agreement Pacific Todd mcclay Wto fisheries subsidies agreementNew Zealand Invests $5.6 Million with NASA in Earth Observation Research Projects
1 week ago | 278 viewsScience, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and Space Minister Judith Collins have today announced that in partnership with the US, the Government is investing $5. 6 million to support five new joint NZ-NASA research projects in the field of Earth observation. Researchers from New Zealand and NASA will work in partnership to tackle challenges such as disaster resilience and environmental management over the next three years.
Tags: innovation and technology Catalyst fund Collins Government Judith collins New zealand Shane retiNew Zealand's Historic Funding Boost for General Practices: Improving Access to Quality Healthcare
1 week ago | 332 viewsGeneral practices are set to benefit from the largest funding boost in New Zealand’s history – because frontline care starts with your local GP, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This Government is focused on real results. When you are able to see your doctor or nurse earlier, you stay healthier and out of hospital.
Tags: Health new zealand New zealand Simeon brownBoosting Regional Energy Security: $28.1 Million Loans for Solar Projects in New Zealand
1 week ago | 365 viewsThree solar projects in regional New Zealand will receive loans of up to $28. 1 million combined from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to ensure security of local energy supply and community resilience, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Energy Minister Simon Watts say. “The loans for these projects in Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay and Rakiura/Stewart Island will allow them to get under way this year, helping them to improve economic prosperity and resilience.
Tags: Bay of plenty Central hawke ’ s bay Centralines ltd Coalition government Hawke ’ s bay New zealand Of plenty Ongaonga Rakiura Regional development Regional infrastructure fund Shane jones Simon watts Southland district council Stewart island Te huata charitable trustAccelerated Overseas Investment Decision-Making: Minister's Directive Leads to Efficiency Gains
1 week ago | 313 viewsAssociate Minister of Finance David Seymour is encouraged to see overseas investment decisions being made twice as fast following his Ministerial directive letter (the letter) to Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). “Last year I issued a Ministerial directive letter setting out my expectations for faster consent processing timeframes under the Overseas Investment Act (the Act),” Mr Seymour says. “The letter set my expectation that LINZ, the regulator for the Act, will process 80 per cent of consent applications in half the statutory timeframes for decisions.
Tags: David seymour Finance Land information new zealand National New zealand Overseas investment act SeymourNew Zealand's 'Golden Visa' Program Attracts Record Investment and Talent
1 week ago | 351 viewsThe Government is attracting new migrants to bring their capital, experience and skills to New Zealand with a flood of formal interest in the new 'golden’ visa. Since only April – less than three months – Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has received 189 applications for the Active Investor Plus visa, significantly more than the 116 applications received over more than two-and-a-half years under previous settings, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says. “New applications under the scheme represent a potential $845 million of new investment in New Zealand business.
Tags: Active intor plus English Erica stanford Immigration new zealand Investor plus New zealand Nicola willis North america Stanford ZealandExpanding Access to Immersive Learning: New Classrooms for Māori Education
1 week ago | 367 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 wharekuraNew Zealand announces further aid for Ukraine
1 week ago | 244 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.
Tags: Christopher luxon Drone coalition for ukraine Euro - atlantic Indo - pacific Ministry of foreign affairs and trade Nato security assistance and training for ukraine Nato summit New zealand Ukraine Ukrainian United kingdom Winston petersNZ response to developments in Middle East
1 week ago | 241 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.
Tags: Auckland C - 130j Collins Defence Hercules Judith collins Middle east New zealand New zealand defence force Winston peters ZealandInvestment Summit drives strong bids for Northland Expressway
1 week ago | 299 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.
Tags: Acciona cons s And transport Auckland Chris bishop Construction Construction limited together Dome valley Engineering Express For proposals Grandjet Highways Holdings Infrastructure Infrastructure investment summit Investment summit Limited New zealand Northland expressway NorthwayKiwi Red Tape Woes: Outdated Probate Threshold Causes Delays in Estate Administration
2 weeks ago | 202 viewsRegulation Minister David Seymour says that red tape is giving Kiwis serious headaches, and the Red Tape Tipline has received over 750 submissions. “A submitter to the Ministry for Regulation’s Red Tape Tipline has complained that the threshold for probate has not kept up with inflation. This means that more Kiwis have to go through the tedious legal process that is probate, while they are mourning,” Mr Seymour says.
Tags: Administration All blacks Cabinet David seymour High court Justice Ministry Ministry for regulation New zealand Paul goldsmith Red tape tipline Regulation Regulations Rugby world cup SeymourPrime Minister Luxon Strengthens Bilateral Relations with China Through Key Agreements and Discussions
2 weeks ago | 173 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has wrapped up his successful China visit by meeting with his Chinese counterpart Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. “My first official visit to China allowed me to reconnect with Premier Li on the full scope of our bilateral relationship,” Mr Luxon says. Following their meeting, Mr Luxon and Premier Li issued a Joint Statement of Outcomes and witnessed the signing of 11 new government-to-government arrangements covering cooperation on climate change, cultural linkages, tourism and a range of practical initiatives to facilitate trade flows.
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