Coalition Govt’s investment in Customs nets record drugs haul: 3 tonnes stopped at borders...
Source: New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s investment in a strong border and disrupting transnational organised crime produced record results for stopping drugs in 2019,...
Kāpiti Gateway project going ahead
Source: New Zealand Government
The Kāpiti Coast is to get a new multi-purpose visitor centre that will become a community hub and tell the story...
Ultra-fast Broadband programme hits major milestone with more than one million connections
Source: New Zealand Government
The Minister for Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media has congratulated the Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB) programme on its major milestone of connecting...
First project utilising $50 million ‘shovel ready’ fund for rural broadband announced
Source: New Zealand Government
$50 million for further rural broadband digital connectivity has been allocated from the $3 billion infrastructure fund in the COVID Response...
Rakitū Island declared latest predator free island
Source: New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage today declared Rakitū Island, off the coast of Aotea/Great Barrier Island, predator free.
“I’m delighted to announce...
Proposed new measures to improve Aotearoa’s air quality
Source: New Zealand Government
Improved air quality to support better health and environmental wellbeing is the focus of proposed amendments to air quality regulations, says the...
PGF funds Mahia roading package
Source: New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund is investing $8.3 million on a roading package for Mahia that will lead to greater and wider...
Reduced international Antarctic season commences
Source: New Zealand Government
A heavily scaled back international Antarctic season will commence this week, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Research, Science and Innovation...
Govt keeps projects on road to completion
Source: New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today transport projects currently in construction will continue at pace due to extra Government support for...
Rental reforms provide greater support for victims of family violence
Source: New Zealand Government
Victims of family violence can end a tenancy with two days’ notice
Landlords can terminate tenancies with 14 days’ notice if tenants...
Tougher penalties for gun crime a step closer
Source: New Zealand Government
Tougher penalties for gun crime are a step closer with the passage of firearms reform legislation through another stage in Parliament.
The...
Crown accounts in good shape to counter global challenges
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government’s books are in a strong position to withstand global headwinds, with the accounts in surplus and expenses close to...
