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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says the first reading of the Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill in Parliament today is the first step in a significant package of changes to ensure all Kiwis can get good quality financial advice based on their individual needs.

  • Hon Kris Faafoi
  • Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Legislation just introduced to Parliament will prevent multinationals from avoiding tax by shifting profits out of New Zealand, Revenue Minister Stuart Nash said today. The legislation also reflects an important objective of the Labour New Zealand First Coalition Agreement.

  • Hon Stuart Nash
  • Revenue

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Nauru will be career diplomat Nicci Simmonds.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs

The Minister for the Environment has announced that Government agencies are investigating potential water contamination around Ohakea and Woodbourne airbases.

  • Hon David Parker
  • Environment

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today announced over $2 million of funding for 33 innovative science projects through the 2018 Unlocking Curious Minds contestable Fund.

  • Hon Dr Megan Woods
  • Research, Science and Innovation

State Services Minister Chris Hipkins and Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter have welcomed the State Services Commission’s 2017 Human Resource Capability (HRC) Survey published today.

  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • State Services
  • Women

A small drop in the number of children in low income households is welcome but the Government is committed to making significant progress on lifting children out of poverty, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Child Poverty Reduction

Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) are briefings received by incoming Ministers following the formation of a new Government.

Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) are to be made public today in one block, in another sign of the Government’s commitment to be open and transparent, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says.

  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • State Services

This section contains briefings received by incoming ministers following the formation of the new Government in the area of social services. Briefings include Health, Education, Social Development, and Children.

This section contains briefings received by incoming ministers following the formation of the new Government in the area of justice. Briefings include Pike River Re-entry, Justice & Courts, and Police.

This section contains briefings received by incoming ministers following the formation of the new Government in the area of foreign affairs and security.

This section contains briefings received by incoming ministers following the formation of the new Government in the area of finance and economy. Briefings include Finance, Regional Economic Development, and the briefings from the Government’s State Owned Enterprises.

This section contains briefings received by incoming ministers following the formation of the new Government in the area of the environment. Briefings include Environment, Climate Change, and Conservation.

This section contains briefings received by incoming ministers following the formation of the new Government in the area of community and governance.

This section contains briefings received by incoming ministers following the formation of the new Government in the area of housing and infrastructure.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced major investments in Tokelau’s transport and internet infrastructure.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs

The Government is putting the Digital Convergence Bill on hold to seek greater consensus and ensure the Bill is fit for purpose.

  • Hon Clare Curran
  • Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media

Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor has asked officials to keep a close watch on how farmers and growers are managing in dry conditions, as the hot start to summer affects soil moisture levels across the country.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture

The Government is acting on key consumer concerns, with Minister Megan Woods asking the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to further investigate fuel prices and Minister Faafoi moving to progress broad market studies powers for the Commerce Commission.

  • Hon Dr Megan Woods
  • Energy and Resources

 

Winston Peters Speech to the 2017 Post-Election Conference

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister

Health Minister Dr David Clark says he is taking action following the release of the Stage 2 findings from the Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking Water.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Attorney-General David Parker has released the second stage of the Inquiry into Havelock North’s drinking water contamination. 

  • Hon David Parker
  • Attorney-General

Health Minister Dr David Clark says a new report on the Ministry of Health is an indictment on the previous Government’s nine years of neglect and under-resourcing. 

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health