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.
Hon David Parker
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.