Practical changes give victims more rights and support in justice system
Source: New Zealand Government
Giving sexual assault victims more control in court processes around their name suppression
Greater legal protections for victims of sexual and serious...
Govt more than doubles support for victims of retail crime
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is making sure retailers can continue to get support for security and safety measures, by more than doubling the...
Government joins forces to boost Pacific climate action
Source: New Zealand Government
Climate Change Flagship that will accelerate an evidence-based approach to climate action
The partnership and flagship will focus on reducing emissions and...
Govt takes more action to reduce carbon emissions
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is partnering with 15 more businesses to stop burning fossil fuels, resulting in the equivalent of taking 14,200 cars...
Inflation lower than expected but Cyclone Gabrielle keeps prices elevated
Source: New Zealand Government
Inflation has come in lower than all market expectations but the Government is still focussed on bringing it down further and...
New maths and literacy assessment prioritised as other NCEA changes slowed
Source: New Zealand Government
All school leavers with NCEA will be required to have minimum maths and literacy skills with a new assessment being introduced...
Government reaffirms 55-year partnership with University of the South Pacific
Source: New Zealand Government
Today Aotearoa New Zealand and the University of the South Pacific (USP) underlined the need for a shared Pacific future, announcing...
NZ signals interest in hosting 2034 Commonwealth Games
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming interest by the New Zealand Olympic Committee in hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games.
“New Zealand has a proud...
NZ and UK Foreign Minister to jointly meet with Samoan leaders
Source: New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to Samoa today, for bilateral meetings in Apia with the Government of Samoa.
Nanaia Mahuta...
Defence Minister to attend Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli
Source: New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Andrew Little departs today to attend Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli in Türkiye.
“It has now been 108 years since...
Govt approves extra $25 million extension for cyclone-affected businesses
Source: New Zealand Government
$25 million boost to support more businesses with the clean-up in cyclone affected regions, taking total business support to more than...
Opening Address to University of Otago Law Faculty 150th Anniversary
Source: New Zealand Government
Kia ora koutou
E ngā punga o te ture
E ngā kaitiaki o te ture
E ngā wahapu o te ture
Tēnā koutou katoa.
To those...