Government term
Displaying 1 - 24 of 264 results.
The Government is contributing a further $5 million to support the response to urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel, bringing New Zealand’s total contribution to the humanitarian response so far to $10 million.
- Prime Minister
- Foreign Affairs
The Government has congratulated the All Blacks on their effort in finishing runners up in the Men’s Rugby World Cup in Paris.
- Prime Minister
- Sport and Recreation
The Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson will represent the Government at the Rugby World Cup final in Paris this weekend.
- Sport and Recreation
The economy has turned a corner with confirmation today New Zealand never was in recession and stronger than expected growth in the June quarter, Finance Minister Grant Robertson said.
- Finance
An export boost is supporting New Zealand’s economy to grow, adding to signs that the economy has turned a corner and is on a stronger footing as we rebuild from Cyclone Gabrielle and lock in the benefits of multiple new trade deals.
- Finance
The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update released today shows New Zealand’s economy is turning the corner with projected growth meaning no recession, wages ahead of inflation and more people in work, even as the impact of challenging global conditions and the North Island Weather Events weigh on the Government’s books.
- Finance
Standard and Poor’s is the latest independent credit rating agency to endorse the Government’s economic management in the face of a deteriorating global economy.
- Finance
Nelson homeowners severely impacted by the extreme weather event of August 2022 will be able to access Government support, including a buyout deal for their damaged homes, subject to agreement from Nelson City Council.
- Cyclone Recovery
- Finance
The Government’s prudent and responsible financial management has been acknowledged by the credit rating agency Fitch.
- Finance
New Zealand is taking the next step towards a fairer tax system with the introduction of legislation that would enable a digital services tax (DST) on large multinational companies.
- Finance
- Revenue
In the face of a deteriorating global economy and tax revenue failing to meet Treasury’s forecasts, the Government is requiring public agencies to find permanent savings including through cutting back on contractors. It is also reducing future budget allowances, trimming back some programmes, and taking back underspends.
- Finance
A cost-sharing agreement between the Government and Auckland Council will see the Crown contribute $877 million towards Auckland’s recovery following the Anniversary Day floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, earlier this year.
- Cyclone Recovery
- Finance
The Government and Gisborne District Council have agreed to a cost sharing package to further support the Tairāwhiti region’s recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
- Cyclone Recovery
- Finance
Legislation establishing an independent body to strengthen and protect the integrity of the sport and recreation system has passed its final reading in Parliament with almost unanimous support.
- Sport and Recreation
Workers continue to benefit from a resilient economy with wages outpacing inflation again.
- Finance
The Government is welcoming region-wide support in Hawke’s Bay for the agreement on the costs of buying out Category 3 residential properties.
- Cyclone Recovery
- Finance
The Government’s careful and responsible financial management has been endorsed by the credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service.
- Finance
More than 110,000 people joined the paid workforce in the past year as the number of those in jobs hit a record high.
- Finance
- Social Development and Employment
The Government is providing a further $567 million to Waka Kotahi for immediate works on state highways in Tairāwhiti, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, Coromandel and Northland.
- Cyclone Recovery
- Transport
The Government is welcoming an agreement by Hawke’s Bay mayors and Regional Council chair to take to their councils a package including sharing the cost of buying out high-risk (Category 3) residential properties in the region.
- Cyclone Recovery
- Finance
The Government has congratulated the Football Ferns on their inspirational performances at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
- Sport and Recreation
2022 was another year of positive change in visibility of women in sport with a further jump in the coverage of female athletes and teams in news media.
- Sport and Recreation
Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated the Football Ferns on an inspirational performance at last night’s opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
- Sport and Recreation
The biggest sporting event New Zealand has ever hosted is getting underway, with the Football Ferns facing Norway at the opening match at Eden Park tomorrow night.
- Sport and Recreation