“The FTA will level the playing field for Kiwi businesses, increase the resilience
of our economy, and contribute to the Government’s target of doubling our export
value in 10 years.” Read more...
The Government has accepted Labour’s change to the Road User Charge (RUC) discount
for hybrid vehicles, meaning there will still be some incentive for people to buy
greener vehicles. “During the select committee’s hearing of the Road User Charges ... Read more...
Many in the mainstream media have taken what was said in New Zealand First’s State
of the Nation Speech in Palmerston North on Sunday and deliberately, deceitfully,
and ignorantly misrepresented what I said and why I said it. The headlines and commentary ... Read more...
New Zealand’s social workers are qualified, experienced, and more representative
of the communities they serve, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise
Upston says. “I want to acknowledge and applaud New Zealand’s social workers ... Read more...
Hon Todd McClay Minister for Trade Minister of Agriculture Minister of Agriculture
and Trade, Todd McClay, says that today’s opening of Riverland Foods manufacturing
plant in Christchurch is a great example of how trade access to overseas markets ... Read more...
Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Transport Cabinet has agreed to a reduced road user
charge (RUC) rate for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), Transport Minister
Simeon Brown says. Owners of PHEVs will be eligible for a reduced rate of $38 per ... Read more...
The Ministers looked forward to further high-level visits between China & NZ this
year; committed to talks on foreign affairs, trade, consular issues, the Pacific,
climate change, & human rights. Read more...
Kicking the most vulnerable people out of state housing and pushing them towards
homelessness will result in a proliferation of poverty and trauma across our most
vulnerable communities. “In true National Party fashion, the Government is seeking ... Read more...
“ACT is welcoming the Housing Minister’s instruction to Kāinga Ora to end the
Sustaining Tenancies Framework and take stronger measures against repeated antisocial
behaviour – a commitment secured in our coalition agreement,” says ACT Housing ... Read more...
Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities has been instructed to end the Sustaining Tenancies
Framework and take stronger measures against persistent antisocial behaviour by tenants,
says Housing Minister Chris Bishop. Read more...