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… of Wing 340. Let us begin by acknowledging the presence of Coalition Government colleague, Police Minister the Hon Stuart Nash, … be resourced properly. It is why we negotiated in the 2017 Coalition Agreement the creation, in three years, of 1800 new …
  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
… range of operational requirements at the direction of the Government. It has been a privilege to hold this position. … bound to the peace and stability of the region. The Coalition Government has recognised challenges in our region, … Zealand remains committed to the work of the Defeat ISIS Coalition, and in May agreed to retain staff officers in the …
  • Hon Ron Mark
  • Defence
… be now read a second time. From its very beginning this Coalition Government has committed to putting the wellbeing of current … the economy moving again. Mr Speaker, I want to thank our coalition partner New Zealand First, and our confidence and …
  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Finance
… is also the most complex consular response a New Zealand Government has ever attempted – because rules around … in about 150 countries and territories. On behalf of the Coalition Government, and as responsible Minister, we extend … this was understandable and appropriate advice. But the Coalition Cabinet rejected that advice because it was and is …
  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs
… the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and others in government, to give Police all the tools and resources they … – soon to pass the milestone of 2,000 new Police since the Coalition Government took office. And it includes tougher penalties for …
  • Hon Stuart Nash
  • Police
… is the outcome of our remembering the past. And a term of coalition government negotiations in October 2017. New Zealand First …
  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
… of the achievements we’ve made in our first two years in Government. We are rebuilding New Zealand. We are rebuilding … and said we would get Hillside thriving again. And the coalition government is delivering that with a $20 million … for their work in the PGF.  It is a great example of the Coalition Government working together. Among the many other …
  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Finance
… is important and worth celebrating. A priority for this Government is to ensure our Defence Force personnel have the … in June, the 2019 Defence Capability Plan set out the Coalition Government’s vision for the future Defence Force. … policies underpinning it. That review was signalled in the Coalition Agreement signed in October 2017. The end result is …
  • Hon Ron Mark
  • Defence
… a little more about that. For me I’d like to focus this government’s contribution on the regional aspect of economic … Party and was borne from necessity and of course the coalition negotiations. This Government was determined to … difference. It makes me incredibly proud to be part of a coalition government which, like your conference theme, has …
  • Fletcher Tabuteau
  • Regional Economic Development
… of the Pacific.  In March last year, New Zealand’s Government also recognised an array of challenges in our … with Pacific countries.  In addition, two of our Coalition Government’s recent, major capability decisions … by an Enhanced Maritime Awareness Capability. The Coalition Government’s Defence Capability Plan 2019 includes …
  • Hon Ron Mark
  • Defence
… delivered a clear verdict, and formation of our next government was going to be a matter for negotiation between … the parties. While the nature and makeup of our next government wasn’t clear at that time, the challenges in … rock bottom. The announcement of a new Labour / NZ First coalition government, supported by the Green Party, opened …
  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Education
… atu Warm Pacific Greetings. And thank you to the National Coalition of Domestic Violence Specialist Service Providers – … to violence, especially against women and children, when government, law enforcement and mainstream society didn’t see … this opportunity to outline some of the achievements this coalition government has made in just our first two years. …
  • Jan Logie
  • Justice
… your foreign policy school last year. At the time, the new Coalition Government was in the process of taking a number of steps to … a non-combat training mission as part of the Defeat-ISIS Coalition since 2015. Alongside Australia, the NZ Defence …
  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Foreign Affairs
… South America via New Zealand.   I’d like to set out the Coalition Government’s perspective on how the idea of a Southern Link … a delegation of senior New Zealand business people. The Coalition Government recognises that the BRI is important to …
  • Hon David Parker
  • Trade and Export Growth
… in Aotearoa New Zealand. The importance of rail to our coalition Government can’t be understated. All three parties that support this government have each been strong advocates for rail. Whether …
  • Hon Phil Twyford
  • Transport
… katoa Good morning, and welcome to the launch of the Coalition Government’s Defence Capability Plan 2019 . Last year, as I … roles we expect of them.    Back in October 2017, the coalition agreement included a commitment to review the …
  • Hon Ron Mark
  • Defence
… Today also presents an opportunity to discuss how the Coalition Government is delivering on its promises half way through its … New Zealand First announced its decision to enter into a coalition agreement with the Labour Party. After nine years …
  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
… is my great pleasure to present the second Budget of this Coalition Government and the first Wellbeing Budget for New Zealand. … and the Green Party have embraced this new approach.  The Coalition Agreement, the Confidence and Supply Agreement and …
  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Finance
… taking your questions.   WELLBEING BUDGET As you know, the Coalition Government’s first Wellbeing Budget will be unveiled in less … a positive, long term, sustainable difference.   For this Coalition Government, a key plank of delivering that change …
  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Prime Minister
… outlook in New Zealand and overseas, and to talk about the Government’s economic strategy. I also want to set out for … Budget surpluses and have low public debt due to our Government’s responsible fiscal management.  We are holding … portfolios to identify spending that doesn’t fit with the Coalition Government’s priorities. I am pleased to announce …
  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Finance
… threatened to raise the age of Super eligibility. This Government has confirmed it will keep National New Zealand … tells you why you should never ever stop being cautious. Coalition achievements In a speech just 18 months ago, the reasons why this Coalition Government was being formed were outlined. This is …
  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Deputy Prime Minister
… by budget surpluses and low public debt due to our Government’s responsible fiscal management.  There has been a … of the 2017 election, and what led to the formation of the Coalition Government. This gap between rhetoric and reality, between …
  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Finance
… is an absolute priority for the Ministry of Health and the Government. Many of the people who are leading our mental … note that one of the characteristics of Government, and coalition government in particular is the need to brief and consult with other Ministers, other members of the coalition, and to consider advice from officials. This takes …
  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health
… most social – and humble - Ministers in the New Zealand Government, I’m delighted to be here tonight. Thank you to … argued for a carve-out for forestry investment when the Coalition Government changed the laws around foreign investment. This …
  • Hon Shane Jones