Category: Politics

New Zealand has agreed a declaration along with other members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that commits members to working together to boost sustainable...

Te Taumata National Trade Hui
Banquet Hall, Beehive
Mihimihi / Greeting
He Hōnore ki te Atua, He maungārongo ki te mata o te whenua
He whakaaro pai ki ngā tāngata katoa,
Arohaina ngā teina me...

 
Deficit half of forecast at $9.7 billion; Deficits as a percentage of GDP running better than during GFC
Net debt at 17.2 percent of GDP lower than Australia, UK, US and Canada.
Core expenses...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...