Louise Upston
Building a stronger future for New Zealand events
Building a stronger future for New Zealand events The Government will begin work on a National Events Strategy to establish a long-term direction for New Zealand’s
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Building a stronger future for New Zealand events The Government will begin work on a National Events Strategy to establish a long-term direction for New Zealand’s
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New Zealand and India ratify free trade agreement New Zealand and India have formally ratified the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, marking the start of an
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Labour’s promises suddenly even harder to explain Chris Hipkins’ flip-flop on interest deductibility has left an even bigger hole in Labour’s economic credibility and raises fresh
Read moreShowstopper events delivering for New Zealand The Government's Events Attraction Package and Events Boost Fund are delivering strong economic and community benefits across New Zealand, with
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South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith will travel to Fiji this week to attend the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM),
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City Rail Link train patronage a record-breaker Auckland’s rail network has recorded its busiest week ever in the first seven days of CRL services, a strong
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Shoppers need evidence-based grocery reform National welcomes the growing political consensus that structural change may be needed to improve supermarket competition so Kiwi shoppers get a
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National will introduce new initiatives to ensure kids are ready for school, including an end to screens in early childhood education centres, setting limits in primary
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Honouring Suffrage Day by backing women to succeed Suffrage Day is a celebration of how far New Zealand has progressed the rights of women and girls,
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Construction begins on Chatham Islands ship Construction of the Chatham Islands’ new supply vessel is now underway, securing a vital economic lifeline for the local people
Read moreFarm confidence reflects strength of primary sector Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey shows New Zealand farmers are in their strongest position in a decade, Agriculture
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Govt delivers earthquake-prone building reforms The Government has unanimously passed legislation to ensure New Zealand's earthquake-prone building system is appropriately focused on risk to life, saving
Read moreMove on, or face the consequences Police can soon issue move-on orders to people being disorderly in public places with legislation passing its final reading in
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Faster and fairer retirement village repayments The Government is strengthening protections for retirement village residents through faster repayments, earlier access to money, fairer contracts and stronger
Read moreAnti-stalking law proving highly successful The Government’s new anti-stalking law is proving to be highly successful with police taking over 1,000 actions in just over three
Read moreUnlocking Auckland city centre after City Rail Link Proposals to unlock significantly more housing, jobs and economic activity in Auckland’s city centre are being put out
Read moreCommonsense change to help people get home safely Regulation Minister David Seymour and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have today announced the next steps in the implementation
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F. Meth campaign launched F. Meth, the new national prevention campaign, has officially launched today as part of the Government’s bold and comprehensive action plan to
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