We, the undersigned, support strong encryption, which plays a crucial role in protecting personal data, privacy, intellectual...
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Building a more sustainable construction sector
A new programme, which sets a firm course for the Building and Construction sector to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has been announced by the Minister...
Joint Statement – Five Eyes Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Joint statement from: Hon Ron Mark, New Zealand Minister of Defence; Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, Australia Minister for...
Crown accounts in good shape to counter global challenges
The Government’s books are in a strong position to withstand global headwinds, with the accounts in surplus and expenses close to forecast, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says.
The...
Advancing New Zealand’s trade agenda focus of Europe meetings
World Trade Organisation reform, agricultural trade and a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom will be the focus of Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker’s visit to...
Minister of Defence to visit counterparts in US and Canada
The Minister of Defence, Ron Mark, departed today for the United States and Canada where he will meet with his counterparts.
While in Canada Minister Mark will meet with his counterpart,...
Better access to books for blind and low vision citizens on World Braille Day
"Today is World Braille Day and I am delighted to announce that an international treaty giving blind and low vision New Zealanders access to books and literary works comes into force today,”...
GDP growth reflects a strong economy
GDP growth for the September quarter has exceeded expectations, showing the economy is in good shape, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says.
Stats NZ data today showed the...
Fairer pay with minimum wage rise for quarter of a million workers
The Government is making sure we share the prosperity of our strong economy fairly with those on the minimum wage by lifting it to $18.90 per hour on 1 April 2020...
Strong economy, careful spending gives $12bn of surpluses
The Government is forecast to run $12 billion worth of surpluses across the four years to 2023/24 as the economy continues to...