Minister of Immigration Michael Wood will travel to Washington D.C this week to represent New Zealand at the annual Five Country Ministerial.
The Five Country Ministerial (commonly known as the...
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New arrangement to advance indigenous peoples of Aotearoa NZ and Canada
A new Indigenous Collaboration Arrangement signed today between Aotearoa New Zealand and Canada will formalise the two governments working together to improve outcomes for indigenous peoples, and...
Unemployment remains low and wages rise despite volatile global environment
Unemployment has remained near record lows thanks to the Government’s economic plan to support households and businesses through the challenging global environment, resulting in more people in...
Five lay members of the High Court appointed
Attorney-General David Parker announced today the appointment of five lay members of the High Court under the Commerce Act 1986.
Lay members assist the Court in cases involving appeals from...
Imports of Russian gold banned
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta and Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor have announced that Aotearoa New Zealand will ban the import of Russian gold.
“Today’s...
Statement from the Quintet of Attorneys General in support of Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova and the Ukrainian people
The Quintet of Attorneys General have issued the following statement of support for the Prosecutor General of Ukraine and investigations and prosecutions for crimes committed during the Russian...
Prime Minister: Wellbeing Budget 2022 speech
It is a pleasure to speak to this Budget. The 5th we have had the privilege of delivering, and in no less extraordinary circumstances.
Mr Speaker, the business and cycle of Government is, in...
Aotearoa New Zealand condemns Russia’s malicious cyber activity against Ukraine
Aotearoa New Zealand strongly condemns the campaign of destructive cyber activity by Russia against Ukraine, alongside the EU and international partners, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced...
New Zealand initiates dispute settlement proceedings against Canada’s implementation of dairy quotas under CPTPP
New Zealand has initiated dispute settlement proceedings against Canada regarding its implementation of dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for...
NZ economy rebounds in December quarter
The Government’s efforts to support the recovery have been reflected in the solid rebound in GDP today which shows the economy remains resilient as we look to the next stage of the recovery with...