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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Louise Upston
Showstopper events delivering for New Zealand
Showstopper 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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Government backs landmark WOW Exhibition
Government backs landmark WOW Exhibition The Government is investing $880,000 from the Major Events Fund to support the World of WearableArt (WOW) Exhibition, a new visitor
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Govt accepts recommendations in the Phillips Inquiry
Govt accepts recommendations in the Phillips Inquiry The Government has accepted all of the recommendations in the Public Inquiry into the Disappearance of the Phillips Children,
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Record number of Australian visitors boosts NZ tourism
Record number of Australian visitors boosts NZ tourism New Zealand tourism numbers are continuing to strengthen, with international visitor arrivals for July exceeding 2019 levels, Tourism
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Hospitality industry served regulatory relief
Hospitality industry served regulatory relief Minister for Regulation David Seymour and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston have today welcomed the completion of the Ministry
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New Zealand secures prestigious PSA Squash World Championships
New Zealand secures prestigious PSA Squash World Championships The world's top squash players will compete in the 2028 PSA Squash World Championships in Auckland, supported by
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More visitors set to discover regional New Zealand
More visitors set to discover regional New Zealand The Government is backing six initiatives to attract more international visitors into regional New Zealand and support tourism
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CER Trade and Tourism ministers to discuss greater cooperation
CER Trade and Tourism ministers to discuss greater cooperation Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will host the Australian Trade and Tourism Minister, Senator the Hon
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Foundational legislation strengthens support
Foundational legislation strengthens support The voice of the disability community is reflected in Disability Support Services legislation which passed its final reading in Parliament today. Minister
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Louise Upston
Spring Forward
In this issue: Minister's News In the House Electorate News Upcoming Engagement Opportunities Minister's News Protecting New Zealand’s tourism appeal The Tiaki – Care for New
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Louise Upston
Ships Ahoy! Cruise season launches
Ships Ahoy! Cruise season launches Close to 200,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to arrive to New Zealand this season, a welcome boost for regional tourism,
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Improvements made to welfare system
Improvements made to welfare system A Bill that better targets financial assistance to those most in need and improves the fiscal sustainability of the welfare system
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Overseas visitor numbers keep climbing
New Zealand's tourism recovery maintains its momentum, with international visitor arrivals for June reaching 95 per cent of 2019 levels for the same period, Tourism and
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Disability community informs improvements to DSS Bill
The Social Services and Community Select Committee’s report back on the Disability Support Services Bill includes a number of amendments responding to feedback from the disability
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Louise Upston
Getting Kiwis into work with website upgrade
The Government is connecting more job seekers with employers through an upgraded jobs website backed by job matching technology, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston
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Protecting New Zealand’s tourism appeal
The Government is investing $500,000 to expand the tourism industry’s Tiaki – Care for New Zealand programme, educating more visitors on how to travel responsibly. Tourism
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Louise Upston
Service dog IDs to improve disability access
A new national ID card will make it easier for disabled people with certified service dogs to access public places, businesses and public transport, Disability Issues
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