Hon David Parker

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.

A project to breathe life back into the Styx River (Pūharakekenui) and create local jobs in Christchurch has received a significant boost from the Jobs for Nature initiative.

Attorney-General David Parker announced today that an appointment round for Queen's Counsel will take place in 2022.

The Government will establish an Inspector-General of Defence to provide independent oversight of the New Zealand Defence Force.

The Honourable Justice Simon France has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal and Helen McQueen, former Deputy President of Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission, has been appointed a Judge of the High Court.

The Government has today confirmed key details of the nationwide rollout of cameras on commercial fishing vessels.

The Quintet of Attorneys General have issued the following statement of support for the Prosecutor General of Ukraine and investigations and prosecutions for crimes committed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Budget 2022 provides funding to implement the new resource management system, building on progress made since the reform was announced just over a year ago.