Hon David Parker

The Government has today announced funding for projects that will cut plastic waste and reduce its impact on the environment.

Attorney-General David Parker today called for nominations and expressions of interest in appointment to the High Court Bench. 

The Government has today released a National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL), which will enhance protection for our most productive land, providing security for both our domestic food supply and primary exports.

The annual tax rates and remedial matters Bill has been re-introduced today.

The Government will not proceed with a proposal to standardise the application of GST to fees and services of managed fund providers.

Public transport will be exempt from fringe benefit tax under proposals in an annual tax Bill introduced today.

Inland Revenue is refining the screening tests for eligibility for the Cost of Living Payments ahead of the second payment being made from 1 September.

Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker today released the Government’s response to the Future of Commercial Fishing in Aotearoa New Zealand report.

A Kiwi trawling innovation that enables most undersized fish to escape unharmed is going global with the help of government funding.

A law change to ensure that forestry conversions by overseas investors benefit New Zealand has passed its final reading in Parliament.

From 1 August an estimated 2.1 million New Zealanders will be eligible to receive the first targeted Cost of Living Payment as part of the Government’s plan to help soften the impact of rising global inflationary pressures affecting New Zealanders.

An advisory board has been established to help ensure existing Treaty settlements are upheld under the new resource management system.

With the first of three monthly Government Cost of Living payments due to be made on Monday, Revenue Minister David Parker is urging people to make sure Inland Revenue has their bank account details.

Attorney-General David Parker announced today the appointment of five lay members of the High Court under the Commerce Act 1986. 

A joint Government and Tasman District Council project is investing to bring more freshwater fish to the Tasman region, protect local waterways and employ local people.

The Thompsons Creek projects, part of the wider Manuherekia catchment programme in Central Otago, have been granted Jobs for Nature funding to help improve water quality and restore freshwater habitats.

Aotearoa New Zealand will join Ukraine’s case against Russia at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which challenges Russia’s spurious attempt to justify its invasion under international law.

Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker will represent Aotearoa New Zealand at the second United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, which runs from 27 June to 1 July.

Export revenue from New Zealand’s food and fibre sector is expected to reach a record $52.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2022.