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A massive joint effort between New Zealand Government agencies, employers, and the Vanuatu Government is underway to repatriate over 1000 Vanuatu nationals stranded in New Zealand, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Ron Mark say.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Hon Ron Mark
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Defence
  • Foreign Affairs

A programme to assist foreign nationals in serious hardship has been announced today by Foreign Minister Winston Peters, and Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Poto Williams.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Hon Poto Williams
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Community and Voluntary Sector
  • Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced today the closure of the New Zealand Embassy in Baghdad.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs

The Provincial Growth Fund will invest an additional $4.5 million in the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery in Whangarei, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones have announced.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Hon Shane Jones
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Regional Economic Development

Plans for water security for Northland are moving at pace, with the location of a new water storage site decided and a further $37.5 million investment, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones have announced.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Hon Shane Jones
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Regional Economic Development

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters announced today a $19.95 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) that will expand Sugarloaf Wharf and increase mussel farming capacity by almost 20,000 tonnes, bringing additional jobs to the region.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister

The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing in the Waikato region with a $16.8 million boost to complete the Ruakura Spine Road project, creating 200 construction jobs, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters announced today.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced two diplomatic appointments: New Zealand’s High Commissioner to India and Consul-General to Hong Kong.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs

Minister for Racing Winston Peters today announced that the terms for the directors of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) have been extended to 30 June 2021.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Racing

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today reiterated the deep concern of the New Zealand Government following confirmation by China’s National People’s Congress of national security legislation relating to Hong Kong.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs

State-Owned Enterprises Minister Winston Peters has welcomed KiwiRail’s announcement that it is seeking a preferred shipyard to build two new rail-enabled ferries for the Cook Strait crossing.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • State Owned Enterprises

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced four diplomatic appointments: New Zealand’s Ambassador to Belgium, High Commissioners to Nauru and Niue, and Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods, and Health Minister David Clark today announced a COVID-19 vaccine strategy, which will enable New Zealand scientists to contribute to global research efforts and explore the potential of vaccine manufacturing capability in New Zealand.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Hon Dr Megan Woods
  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Health
  • Research, Science and Innovation

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the New Zealand Government has reacted with concern at the introduction of legislation in China’s National People’s Congress relating to national security in Hong Kong.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand condemns the targeting of civilians in two terrorist attacks in Afghanistan earlier this week.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs

Investments to both save and create jobs in Budget 2020 mean unemployment can be back to pre COVID-19 levels within two years and could see the economy growing again as early as next year.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Hon James Shaw
  • Prime Minister
  • Deputy Prime Minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has today announced an increase to aid funding as the world grapples with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs

State Owned Enterprises Minister Winston Peters says Budget 2020 is another milestone in securing the future of our rail system, and another step towards economic recovery.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • State Owned Enterprises

Today we are making a Pre-Budget announcement on emergency support assistance for the New Zealand racing industry.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Racing

Minister for Racing Winston Peters has announced a $72.5 million dollar COVID-19 emergency support package for the racing industry.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Racing

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today congratulated the National Rugby League and New Zealand Warriors for potentially paving the way for a future “Trans-Tasman bubble”, and thanked the Australian Government for making it possible.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs

Today, we’d like to discuss New Zealand’s foreign policy response to COVID-19.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has lauded the work of New Zealand’s diplomats and consular officials in helping New Zealand manage the global COVID-19 crisis.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs

Over a thousand road and rail workers are back to work today to help kick-start the post-lockdown economy and get New Zealand moving, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Minister of Transport Phil Twyford announced today.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Hon Phil Twyford
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • State Owned Enterprises
  • Transport