Releases

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk is welcoming the launch of Building Product Information Requirements.

The Government is delivering on its commitment to repeal the Fair Pay Agreement legislation by Christmas 2023.

The Government is delivering on its commitment to extend the availability of 90-day trial periods to all employers. 

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Cyclone Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Transport and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown, to meet leaders of cyclone and flood-affected regions in the Hawke’s Bay.

New Zealand has joined the UK and other partners in condemning malicious cyber activity conducted by the Russian Government.

The Government has begun the process of disestablishing Te Pūkenga as part of its 100-day plan, Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills Penny Simmonds says. 

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts will be leaving for Dubai today to attend COP28, the 28^th annual UN climate summit, this week.

Defence Minister Judith Collins yesterday announced New Zealand will host next year’s South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM).

The Government is committed to lifting school achievement in the basics and that starts with removing distractions so young people can focus on their learning, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.

Today I met with Police Commissioner Andrew Coster to set out my expectations, which he has agreed to, says Police Minister Mark Mitchell.