Tag: tama_potaka
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National Pledges New Hauraki Gulf Marine Reserve, $20m Fish Tech Fund
National's fisheries policy would create a marine reserve off Waiheke Island, expand Goat Island, ban commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf High Protection Areas and rule out a recreational fishing licence.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgriculture New Zealand National PartyTodd McClayTama PotakaHauraki GulfMarine ReserveFisheries PolicyGoat Island Marine ReserveNZ National Party
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New Zealand Cabinet Agrees 12 Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act
Cabinet has agreed 12 targeted amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, giving Māori landowners more control, speeding up Māori Land Court processes and making whenua easier to develop.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAgricultureState Governments Te Ture Whenua Māori ActTama PotakaMāori Land Courtwhenua MāoriMāori DevelopmentNew Zealand GovernmentCyclone Gabrielle
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New Zealand Boosts Bird Flu Surveillance with $150,000 for Wildlife Care Facilities
Six accredited wildlife care facilities will share $150,000 in one-off government funding to strengthen New Zealand's bird flu surveillance and response, ministers Tama Potaka and Andrew Hoggard say.
Politics and GovernmentHealthAgricultureEnvironmentFederal Government bird flubiosecuritywildlife care facilitiesTama PotakaAndrew HoggardMinistry for Primary IndustriesNew Zealand Government
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NZ Government Cuts Retirement Village Repayment Period to Nine Months
Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says retirement village repayment periods will drop from 12 to nine months, with a 10 per cent upfront payment within four weeks of a resident moving out.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentReal EstateSocial IssuesLegal Retirement VillagesTama PotakaNew Zealand GovernmentRetirement Villages Amendment BillHousingOlder PeopleProduct Recall
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Government Backs Taranaki Homelessness Support with $580,000
Up to $580,000 in one-off Government funding will help Roderique Hope Trust and YMCA Taranaki support people experiencing homelessness into stable housing across Taranaki.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsFederal Government HomelessnessTaranakiTama PotakaRoderique Hope TrustYMCA TaranakiNew Zealand GovernmentHousing
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Government refreshes Maihi Karauna strategy to strengthen te reo Māori
The Government has refreshed its Maihi Karauna strategy for te reo Māori, retaining 2040 goals while sharpening the Crown's role and focusing on getting more New Zealanders speaking the language.
Politics and GovernmentEducationSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState Governments Maihi Karaunate reo MāoriTama PotakaMāori DevelopmentMāori language revitalisationNew Zealand GovernmentTe Ture mō te Reo Māori 2016
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Greenpeace Demands Full Repeal of 'Rotten' Conservation Bill Despite Ministerial Concessions
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced changes to the Conservation Amendment Bill, removing land sale sections. However, Greenpeace Aotearoa insists the 'rotten' bill must be scrapped entirely, citing continued threats to wild places and public outcry.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentLegalSocial Issues Greenpeace AotearoaConservation Amendment BillTama PotakaShane JonesEnvironmental PolicyPublic LandGreenpeace
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New Zealand Government Boosts Support for Rough Sleepers with $14.5 Million Investment
The New Zealand Government is investing an additional $14.5 million to expand homelessness support services. This funding will extend proven initiatives and introduce new outreach programs in six additional locations across the country.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor New Zealand GovernmentHomelessnessHousing SupportGovernment FundingSocial ServicesChris BishopTama Potaka
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New Zealand Boosts Predator Control with $14.1 Million to Protect Endangered Wildlife
New Zealand boosts predator control with $14.1 million from the IVL to protect endangered native wildlife. This funding targets South Island national parks and valleys, combating increased rat and stoat populations following a major beech mast.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentEconomy Predator ControlConservationWildlifeSouth IslandTama PotakaDepartment of ConservationNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Boosts Wasp Wipeout Program with $2 Million Investment
New Zealand's Wasp Wipeout program receives a $2 million boost to double wasp control efforts nationwide. The funding targets damaging German and common wasps, protecting native species and enhancing visitor experiences across all regions.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentEconomyEducation Wasp WipeoutConservationTama PotakaPest ControlBiodiversityGovernment FundingNew Zealand Government
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Māori Leaders Honored in King's Birthday Honours 2026
Māori leaders receive King's Birthday Honours 2026 for decades of service. Recognitions include Emeritus Professor Pare Keiha, Rahera Shortland, and Terry Nicholas for their contributions to education, language, and community development in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial Issues MāoriKing's Birthday HonoursTama PotakaLanguage RevitalisationCommunity DevelopmentNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Introduces Landmark Conservation Bill to Streamline Approvals and Add Tourist Fees
The New Zealand Government has lodged the Conservation Amendment Bill to modernize land management, cut red tape for businesses, and introduce access charges for international visitors to fund biodiversity and infrastructure.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnvironmentLegalAustralasia Environmental PolicyTravelPoliticsConservation Amendment BillTama PotakaTourismNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Amends Wildlife Act to Clarify Incidental Harm Authorizations
New Zealand Parliament passes Wildlife (Authorisations) Amendment Bill, clarifying authority to permit incidental harm to wildlife from lawful activities. The bill addresses legal uncertainty following a High Court decision and has drawn both criticism and support.
Politics and GovernmentLawEnvironmentAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Wildlife Act 1953Environmental Law InitiativeTama PotakalegislationHigh Court decisionDepartment of ConservationU.S. Library of Congress
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NZ Budget 2025: New Housing Investment Approach
New Zealand's Budget 2025 introduces a housing investment strategy, including a Flexible Fund, to deliver suitable housing and support social housing with $128 million for 550+ Auckland homes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesAustralasiaEconomyState GovernmentsFinancial MarketsReal Estate HousingBudget 2025Chris BishopTama PotakaSocial HousingCommunity Housing
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NZ Budget 2025: Millions to Deliver New Social Homes
New Zealand's Budget 2025 allocates NZ$128 million over four years for at least 550 new social homes in Auckland, plus a new Flexible Fund to replace older housing programmes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesAustralasiaEconomyState GovernmentsFinancial MarketsReal Estate Budget 2025social housingChris BishopTama PotakaAucklandhousing investment