The strong economy has attracted more people into the workforce, with a record number of New Zealanders in paid work and wages rising to help with cost of living pressures.
“The Government’s...
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Trade and Agriculture Minister to attend World Economic Forum and Global Forum for Food and Agriculture
The Government is maintaining its strong trade focus in 2023 with Trade and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor visiting Europe this week to discuss the role of agricultural trade in climate...
Joint statement: execution of protestors in Iran
The Foreign Ministers of New Zealand, Australia, and Canada have issued the following joint statement on the execution of protestors in Iran. The statement by Nanaia Mahuta, Penny Wong, and...
Economy grows strongly as global challenges build
The economy is continuing to grow solidly with the return of tourists in increasing numbers and higher construction activity, putting New Zealand in a stronger starting point to meet the...
Canada and New Zealand make good on pledges to axe ECA fossil fuel support – Global Trade Review (GTR)
Canada and New Zealand make good on pledges to axe ECA fossil fuel support Global Trade Review (GTR)
Canada and New Zealand make good on pledges to axe ECA fossil … – Global Trade Review (GTR)
Canada and New Zealand make good on pledges to axe ECA fossil ... Global Trade Review (GTR)
Big online platforms to pay fair price for local news content
The Government will legislate to require big online digital companies such as Google and Meta to pay a fair price to New Zealand media companies for the local news content they host and share on...
Speech to Constitutional Kōrero conference
Our Evolving Sense of Nationhood – Me Anga Whakamua
Indigenous Futures and New Zealand’s Constitution
Tuia ki runga, Tuia ki raro,
Tuia te here tangata, Mai i te wheiao ki te ao mārama
Ka...
Auckland now Australasia’s most connected city to North America
Today’s arrival of the first direct Air Canada flight from Vancouver in almost two years means Auckland Airport is now the most connected airport to North America across the whole of...
New Zealand progresses CPTPP dairy dispute with Canada
In advocacy of its dairy industry, New Zealand has today requested the establishment of a panel to hear its dispute against Canada regarding the administration of dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs)...