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Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill passes third reading Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the passing of the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill.

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Todd McClay heads to India for trade negotiations Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has departed for New Delhi today to lead the next round of ministerial-level negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India.

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Manufacturing pilot expands to grow workforce After delivering standout results, a pilot connecting high school students with New Zealand manufacturers to grow the future workforce will expand into new regions.

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Government launches quantum tech discovery Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has launched a $1.35m discovery phase to explore a national quantum technologies platform aimed at creating jobs, attracting partnerships, and boosting N

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New Plymouth crisis recovery café gets a boost Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today visited Koha Café where he announced New Plymouths local crisis recovery café, will receive a funding boost from the Government.

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Urgent consent-extension legislation passes third reading Parliament has passed urgent legislation extending the duration of thousands of existing resource consents, providing immediate certainty for farmers, businesses and councils while New Zealand transitions to a n

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Government app launched today The Government has today released an app to make it easier and safer for people to access government services, Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins says.

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Emergency closure to protect hoiho extended An emergency fishery closure around Otago Peninsula to protect northern hoiho has been extended for nine months, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.

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Secondary principals vote to accept settlement Education Minister Erica Stanford welcomes the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for secondary principals, with a majority vote from members of the Secondary Principals’ Association of NZ (SPANZ) and the

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Significant boost to school property budgets The Government is continuing to supercharge school property, increasing maintenance funding for the first time since 2010 so more students benefit from safe, warm and dry classrooms.

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Minister to lead work on reducing social media harm for under-16s Social media restrictions for under-16s will become part of the Government’s work programme, with Education Minister Erica Stanford assigned to lead this and bring options to Cabinet, Prime Minister Christopher

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New Emergency Management Bill introduced “The Government has introduced a new Emergency Management Bill today, set to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system” says Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell.

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Transitioning to the new planning system The Government is taking steps to ensure a smooth and fair transition to New Zealand’s new planning and environmental management system, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Under-Secretary Simon Court say.

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New system to make planning easier for everyone New Zealand’s new planning system will be easier for local government to use and navigate and deliver better value for ratepayers, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts.

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Boosting renewable energy through planning reform New Zealand’s new planning system will accelerate renewable energy projects and unlock the country’s clean energy potential, Energy Minister Simon Watts says.

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Cutting red tape to deliver the infrastructure New Zealand needs The Government’s new planning system will make it much easier and quicker to deliver the infrastructure New Zealand needs, while giving councils, investors and communities greater certainty about wh

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Planning reform to unlock housing growth The Government’s new planning system will make it significantly easier to build the homes New Zealand needs and give homeowners greater freedom to improve and use their own property, RMA Reform and

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RMA replacement to reduce costs and drive on-farm growth Farmers and growers will spend less time burdened with unnecessary paperwork and more time farming under New Zealand’s new planning system, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Ministe

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Planning overhaul to unlock growth A sweeping overhaul of planning rules will unlock economic growth and help build a stronger New Zealand, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop say.

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A better planning system for a better New Zealand New Zealand’s new planning system will make it easier to build the homes and infrastructure our country needs, give farmers and growers the freedom to get on with producing world-class food and fibr

A new joint release is available from Hon Chris Bishop and Simon Court.

Arms Bill introduced to deliver better firearms law The Government has introduced the Arms Bill to Parliament, bringing New Zealand one step closer to fairer, fit for purpose firearms laws, says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee.

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New report backs NZ’s sustainable fisheries A new scientific report shows New Zealand’s fish stocks are in good shape overall, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.

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Affordable homes for families in Porirua The first stage of the Our Whare Our Fale housing programme in Eastern Porirua has been completed, supporting local jobs and delivering new affordable homes for families, say Pacific Peoples Ministe

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Select Committee reports back on Employment Relations Amendment Bill The Government is welcoming a Select Committee report on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, marking an important step in employment law reform, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden say

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New rules to help meat processors & shoppers Small-scale meat processors will save money and deliver safe food to their customers more easily thanks to new rule changes confirmed today, says Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard.

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Breakthrough Export Deal Signals New Era for Strong Wool The Government is marking a significant commercial milestone, with New Zealand’s strong wool sector securing its first export order for innovative wool particle technology.

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Canterbury service keeping people out of hospital A Canterbury service is helping thousands of people receive timely, quality care in the comfort of their own homes, while freeing up hospital beds for those who need them most, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.

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Resilience of Auckland City Hospital future-proofed Auckland City Hospital has completed major upgrades to its critical infrastructure to strengthen resilience and ensure patients continue receiving essential care even during a major event, Health Minister Simeon

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Host and theme for Matariki unveiled in Auckland The Government has unveiled the host iwi and theme for next year’s national broadcast of Matariki, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says.

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Government backs hornet hunt Intensive efforts are under way to combat yellow-legged hornets from Auckland’s North Shore, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.

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