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The next four weeks will mark further significant progress for the Labour-led Government on our 100 Day Plan, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Prime Minister

Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker welcomed United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox today in Wellington.

  • Hon David Parker
  • Trade and Export Growth

A new study shows the rail network generates $1.5b a year of benefits to New Zealand through reduced congestion, fewer road accidents, lower road maintenance expenses, and less greenhouse emissions, says Minister of Transport Phil Twyford.

  • Hon Phil Twyford
  • Housing and Urban Development

Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran says just doing one thing can help New Zealanders protect themselves from cyber incidents. 

  • Hon Clare Curran
  • Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media

The Minister of Police, Stuart Nash, today joined New Zealand Police in launching a new recruitment campaign aimed at attracting hundreds of new cops to join next year.

  • Hon Stuart Nash
  • Police

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, the Rt Hon Winston Peters, has condemned the terrorist attack in Egypt’s North Sinai which has killed more than 230 people and injured over 100 more, making it the deadliest attack in Egyptian history.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs

Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford has commissioned three of New Zealand’s leading experts to provide an independent stocktake of the housing crisis.

  • Hon Phil Twyford
  • Housing and Urban Development

It’s a great privilege to be here this evening to say a few words to mark this special occasion.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister

Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker has confirmed that United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox will visit New Zealand between 25 and 28 November.

  • Hon David Parker
  • Trade and Export Growth

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern supports the call from a wide range of groups for a non-partisan approach to reducing child poverty.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Prime Minister
  • Child Poverty Reduction

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  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash today announced the Terms of Reference for the Tax Working Group and that the Group will be chaired by Sir Michael Cullen.

  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Hon Stuart Nash
  • Finance
  • Revenue

The New Zealand government is dismayed by the recent decision of Cambodian authorities to dissolve the country’s main opposition party, the Cambodian National Rescue Party, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs

Health Minister Hon Dr David Clark says today’s official opening of a new medical centre in Auckland emphasises the vital role of Primary Care in the New Zealand health system.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister the Rt Hon Winston Peters has welcomed the resignation of Zimbabwe’s President, Robert Mugabe, who voluntarily stepped down today after 37 years.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs

Education Minister Chris Hipkins has welcomed the results of an international study showing New Zealand students are among the best in the world at collaborative problem solving.

  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Education

Kia ora koutou,

Thank you for the invite to open your conference this morning.

  • Hon Clare Curran
  • Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media

The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Megan Woods has today announced a new plan for the Metro Sports Facility anchor project, after it was revealed the long-delayed project was expected to exceed its budget by $75 million under the current approach.

  • Hon Dr Megan Woods
  • Greater Christchurch Regeneration

The Government has today taken a big first step towards making tertiary education and training more affordable for all New Zealanders.

 

  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Education

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Agriculture today announced that the New Zealand Government has nominated Dr John Barker for the position of Director General of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs

Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson welcomes today’s release of a new set of principles from Sport NZ that recognise and protect the right of young New Zealanders to play.

  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Sport and Recreation

Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little today announced the establishment of a new stand-alone government department, the Pike River Recovery Agency, Te Kahui Whakamana Rua Tekau ma Iwa.

  • Hon Andrew Little
  • Pike River Re-entry

The news that the road toll for 2017 has now surpassed the total for 2016 is tragic news, says Associate Minister for Transport Julie Anne Genter.

  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Transport

Today (Sunday) and tomorrow mark two international days for children and the Minister for Children, Hon Tracey Martin is asking New Zealanders to reflect on our tamariki and do something extra for them.

  • Hon Tracey Martin
  • Children