Stuart Nash

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We’ve launched an inquiry into forestry slash and land use following the damage caused by woody debris during Cyclone Gabrielle. Communities are concerned about the impact of forestry slash - we’ve listened to those concerns and we’re taking action to address them.

#BUSTED - Police have seized a firearm in Wairoa today after launching operation Kōtare in the East Coast - a 6 month crackdown on gang activity. As Minister my priority is to support our frontline Police in their fantastic efforts to keep our communities safe.

Great to be at the graduation of 54 new constables for my first event as Police Minister - I know the portfolio well & am looking forward to getting stuck in. My first priority is to get around 🇳🇿& talk to police about ways we can keep supporting them to keep our communities safe

Fantastic news - NZ awarded with 2 major tourism awards - on the same day! Great that 🇳🇿 is being lauded as the place to visit on the world stage - we have some fantastic international events coming up like FIFA 23 ⚽️ & great to see improved airline connectivity helping ✈️

NZ primary exports will reach a record high of $55 billion in 2023 🇳🇿 Accelerating our export growth is the cornerstone of our recovery plan, and this report shows that our plan is working💪 ➡️beehive.govt.nz/release/export…

At @FieldaysNZ to launch Forestry ITP - our plan to boost value and life sustainability of NZ's forestry sector🌲 Plan outlines a future that doesn't rely on exporting, but creating new opportunities in 🇳🇿 by processing more wood here.

New Zealand’s largest living kauri tree, Tāne Mahuta, is known as the ‘Lord of the Forest’. He stands over 50m tall and is thought to be around 2,000 years old. Feel his strength and ancient presence when you immerse yourself in his forest.​ #IfYouSeekNZ​ 📍 Footprints Waipoua

New Zealand has an incredibly innovative space sector – one that continues to thrive. This @WorldSpaceWeek is a reminder to look up & look forward to the continued growth of a responsible & sustainable space industry, from New Zealand to the world & beyond.

On World Tourism Day, I announced that this July saw the highest level of international visitor arrivals since the NZ borders were closed in March 2020. With over 134,200 overseas arrivals in July, it's clear that our tourism recovery is well underway! ➡️ beehive.govt.nz/release/visito…

“I was surprised by how beautiful the beaches were in Rakiura – the clearest water I’ve ever seen, cold but not icy, no other people in sight. I swam at almost every beach we crossed – including this one.” 📸: IG rebekahwh’s #NZMustDo 📍 Stewart Island/Rakiura

Yesterday in NYC I launched a new global investment drive, "Do Good, Do Well", which aims to attract a new generation of investors & investments into 🇳🇿 with a bold yet simple motivating principle: Good values lead to good business. Find out more ➡️ nzte.govt.nz/blog/new-zeala…

(1/3) Thanks to the Government’s strong economic management, and the hard work of New Zealanders, our economy has pulled through the pandemic better than the Global Financial Crisis.

Still buzzing after the @FlyAirNZ Gala, celebrating the inaugural flight from Auckland to NYC. This is a crucial route to reconnect NZ to the US and will stimulate tourism, trade & business connections across the Pacific. Epic @SIX60 performance & catching up with Kiwi legends!

I'm proud to have been on this flight and can say that the service and facilities were world class. Great to see such an important route now open to Kiwis 🇳🇿✈️🇺🇸

Great day in Tauranga announcing the Business Payment Practices disclosure regime - a new measure that will help small businesses get paid on time by requiring big businesses to report on their payment times. Read more: beehive.govt.nz/release/govt-h…

Great episode of 'Business Is Boring' on the innovation coming out of @Agrisea. Govt provided a $750,000 loan to continue their work producing biostimulants from native seaweed for horticulture & agriculture. 👂 Listen to learn more about 🇳🇿 innovation: open.spotify.com/episode/4XqXw3…

Mourning the passing of a monarch who embodied the ethic of public service & a wonderful woman who personified dignity. My great grandfather & great grandmother represented NZ at her coronation in the UK all those years ago. Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II & Long Live the King.

Today I announced a joint feasibility study between the Govt and a world-leading paper packaging manufacturer Oji Fibre Solutions to explore innovative wood processing at Kinleith Mill - from sustainable wood products, to biofuels & green hydrogen ♻️ stuff.co.nz/business/30068…

Through programmes like Apprenticeship Boost, we’re supporting more Kiwis into the trades and growing the skilled workforce we need to continue our strong recovery 🦺