Articles tagged with Agreement
Prime Minister Luxon Strengthening New Zealand-EU Ties in High-Level Talks: Trade, Research, and Remembrance
1 week ago | 239 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 Zealand Invests $150,000 in WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement for Fair Global Trade
1 week ago | 369 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 agreementMedallic recognition for NZDF personnel extended
2 weeks ago | 226 viewsThe Government has expanded the criteria for medallic recognition for Defence personnel who have served in operations supporting the UN’s sanctions against North Korea, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. “This medal – the New Zealand General Service Medal (NZGSM) 2002 (Korea) – has already been awarded to 180 personnel and the move to widen eligibility means a further 350 personnel will be recognised,” Ms Collins says. “Personnel who have served as part of Operation Whio – which monitors the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea - since 2018 are now eligible for this medal.
Tags: 3k2 orion Aotearoa Collins Defence Defence force Democratic people ’ s republic of korea Judith collins Korean armistice agreement New zealand general service medal North korea Operation whio P - 8a poseidon United nations command United nations security councilNew Pharmac Chief Executive welcomed
2 weeks ago | 173 viewsAssociate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has welcomed Natalie McMurtry as Pharmac’s Chief Executive. Natalie McMurtry will start as Pharmac’s Chief Executive on Monday 15 September, taking over from the Acting Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle. “For the first time, Pharmac has its own Minister.
Tags: Alberta Brendan boyle David seymour Natalie Natalie mcmurtry National coalition agreement New zealand Pharmac Seymour ZealandNew Bill to boost labour market flexibility
2 weeks ago | 152 viewsWorkplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says amendments to the Employment Relations Act will improve labour market flexibility and help businesses to grow, innovate, and employ with confidence and certainty. “Today I’m announcing the introduction of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill to Parliament, marking a key milestone in this Government’s efforts to help New Zealand businesses employ or contract with confidence and create more and better opportunities for workers,” says Ms van Velden. The changes give effect to several ACT–National Coalition Agreement commitments, including to provide greater certainty for contracting parties.
Tags: Agreement Brooke van veld Coalition Employment court Employment relations act Employment relations amendment bill Employment relations authority National New zealand Relations and safetyPharmac funding u-turn for patients
2 weeks ago | 137 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour says the oestradiol patch funding decision is an example of Pharmac’s new patient-centric approach. From December 2025 Pharmac will fund two brands of oestradiol patches, Estradot and Estradiol TDP Mylan. “Pharmac received significant feedback at the end of last year about a decision to move to Estradiol TDP Mylan as the only funded brand of oestradiol patch.
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