Paul Goldsmith
Chief of Defence resigns
Chief of Defence resigns The Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is resigning, Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Air Marshal Tony Davies has
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Papakura courthouse on time, on budget, and focused on victims
Papakura’s new courthouse remains on time and on budget, with construction complete and preparations underway to open a safer, higher-capacity court in January 2027, say Courts
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National to remove right to silence when a child is murdered
National to remove right to silence when a child is murdered A re-elected National Government will make it a crime to remain silent and not disclose
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Questions remain on Labour’s approach to gangs
Questions remain on Labour’s approach to gangs Labour cannot be trusted on gangs, as much as Chris Hipkins tries to claim otherwise, National’s Justice spokesperson Paul
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Legislation to disestablish BSA introduced
Legislation to disestablish BSA introduced Legislation which disestablishes the Broadcasting Standards Authority has been introduced to Parliament today, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Our
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South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji
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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Move on, or face the consequences
Move 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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Anti-stalking law proving highly successful
Anti-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
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More accessible emergency alerts
More accessible emergency alerts Emergency alerts are being added to the Govt.nz app making them more accessible for New Zealanders, Digitising Government Minister Paul Goldsmith and
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Construction of Waiouru Defence Force homes to begin
Construction of Waiouru Defence Force homes to begin The New Zealand Defence Force and local iwi Ngāti Rangi have today signed an agreement enabling the construction
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New Zealand continues its support to Ukraine
New Zealand continues its support to Ukraine The Government has renewed the deployment of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel in support of Ukraine’s self-defence, Foreign
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Backing Pasifika youth to lead, create and succeed
Backing Pasifika youth to lead, create and succeed Pasifika youth across New Zealand will have new opportunities to gain practical skills, explore future careers, and build
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Crown settles with Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana
Crown settles with Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana The Crown has settled historic Treaty settlement claims with Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana as legislation passes its final reading
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Crown settles with Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui
Crown settles with Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui The Crown has concluded nine years of negotiations with Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui
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Greater powers to go after fraudsters
Greater powers to go after fraudsters Legislation which provides the Serious Fraud Office with greater powers to go after criminals has passed its final reading in
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Government clarifies climate change tort law
Businesses will now have certainty around their climate change obligations with legislation passing its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Ongoing litigation
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Enhanced citizens’ arrest powers pass into law
Businesses are about to have enhanced powers to detain and arrest those stealing from them with the Crimes Act Amendment Bill passing its final reading in
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Rapid review of Ministry of Justice
The Public Service Commission will be undertaking a rapid review of the Ministry of Justice, and providing firm guidance to all chief executives on managing employment
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