Hon David Parker

The Government is backing a new project to use drone technology to transform our understanding and protection of the Māui dolphin, Aotearoa’s most endangered dolphin.   

Attorney-General David Parker today announced the appointment of three new District Court Judges.   

Attorney-General David Parker announced today that an appointment round for Queen’s Counsel will take place in 2021. 

The Government is delivering on its promise to reform the Resource Management system based on the comprehensive review carried out last year.

The Government welcomes the approval for the Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-one section of Te Ara Tupua, the walking and cycling link between Wellington and Lower Hutt.

Seven new District Court judges have been appointed and will take up their roles in March. 

The Government has announced a resolution to speed up the removal from Mataura of ouvea premix, an aluminum dross by-product stored in an old paper mill site next to the river.

“Wetlands are a precious taonga and must be protected, preserved and restored,” Environment Minister David Parker said today on World Wetlands Day.  

Prudence Steven QC, barrister of Christchurch has been appointed as an Environment Judge and District Court Judge to serve in Christchurch, Attorney-General David Parker announced today.

Environment Minister David Parker today welcomed the first intake of cadets at the launch of the Bay Conservation Cadets – Tauira Mahi programme in Tauranga.

A package of 19 projects will help clean up and protect waterways and create local jobs, Environment Minister David Parker announced today.

Attorney-General and Minister for the Environment David Parker has congratulated two retired judges who have had their contributions to the country and their communities recognised in the New Year 2021 Honours list.

More small businesses will be eligible to take out interest-free loans under changes announced today to a government cashflow scheme.

Ministers David Parker and Damien O’Connor are considering a report and recommendations from the Southland Advisory Group on intensive winter grazing, released today.

Five additional District Court Judges have been appointed to help deal with the impact of the COVID 19 lock down period on the Court system.   

Economic prospects for the primary sector are bright despite the significant challenges from COVID-19, says Agriculture, Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor.

Environment Court Judge Melanie Harland and Wellington Queen’s Counsel Andru Isac have been appointed Judges of the High Court, sitting in Auckland and Wellington respectively, Attorney‑General David Parker announced today.

The Government will today keep its election promise to put in place a new top tax rate of 39 per cent on income earned over $180,000.

A joint Government and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council project will invest $4.2 million to protect local waterways, enhance biodiversity and employ local people, Environment Minister David Parker announced today.

The Government is taking action to increase jobs, speed up the economic recovery and build houses by putting three more projects through its fast track approval process.