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3 days ago
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Transport And Infrastructure Committee Opens Inquiry Into Ports And The Maritime Sector
Parliament's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has formally launched an inquiry into the nation's ports and the maritime sector. The committee is acutely aware that, as an island nation with a trade-dependent economy, efficient and competitive ports and marine industries are essential to sustaining economic growth and prosperity. Andy Foster, chair of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee said: 'From the first explorers, Polynesian and European, the sea has always been vitally important to New Zealand. We are a trading nation. Our ports are critical to exports and imports alike. Having myself visited most of our ports already, I am very aware of the diversity of our ports. They are of widely differing scale. They have different functions in the national maritime system. They compete and they collaborate. They serve quite different regional economies, and have varying maritime focus, and both unique and shared opportunities and challenges.' 'The committee is aware that the Government is very focused on lifting productivity and economic performance. That is essential to lifting every New Zealanders standard of living. To this end, through this inquiry we will be seeking opportunities to help raise the performance of our ports and maritime sector and therefore help benefit our export producers and importers alike.' The committee has established this Inquiry to examine the current state of play, challenges, and future opportunities within the ports and maritime sectors. This includes key connections to the ports' respective land and maritime hinterland economies, their transport connections and inland ports. The committee intends to meet with key players and interested parties across the sector and to undertake site visits as appropriate to further its understanding. Public submissions are also being called from interested individuals and organisations. Public submissions will be open for six weeks and will close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 13 July 2025. The committee's intention is to follow up on submissions where these will add to our understanding of the sector. terms of reference. Make a submission on the inquiry by 11.59pm on Sunday, 13 July 2025.
Scoop
23-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Have Your Say On Financial Markets(Conduct Of Institutions) Amendment (Duty To Provide Financial Services)Amendment Bill
Press Release – The Finance and Expenditure Committee The bill would amend the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act 2022 to place a new duty on financial institutions to provide financial services to customers. The Chairperson of the Finance and Expenditure Committee is calling for submissions on the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide Financial Services) Amendment Bill. The closing date for submissions is 11.59pm on Friday, 4 July 2025. The bill is a member's bill in the name of Andy Foster. The bill would amend the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act 2022 to place a new duty on financial institutions to provide financial services to customers except in situations based on law or for valid and verifiable commercial grounds. Tell the Finance and Expenditure Committee what you think: Make a submission on the bill by 11.59pm on Friday, 4 July 2025.
Scoop
23-05-2025
- Business
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Have Your Say On Financial Markets(Conduct Of Institutions) Amendment (Duty To Provide Financial Services)Amendment Bill
Press Release – The Finance and Expenditure Committee The bill would amend the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act 2022 to place a new duty on financial institutions to provide financial services to customers. The Chairperson of the Finance and Expenditure Committee is calling for submissions on the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide Financial Services) Amendment Bill. The closing date for submissions is 11.59pm on Friday, 4 July 2025. The bill is a member's bill in the name of Andy Foster. The bill would amend the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act 2022 to place a new duty on financial institutions to provide financial services to customers except in situations based on law or for valid and verifiable commercial grounds. Tell the Finance and Expenditure Committee what you think: Make a submission on the bill by 11.59pm on Friday, 4 July 2025.
Scoop
23-05-2025
- Business
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Have Your Say On Financial Markets(Conduct Of Institutions) Amendment (Duty To Provide Financial Services)Amendment Bill
The Chairperson of the Finance and Expenditure Committee is calling for submissions on the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty to Provide Financial Services) Amendment Bill. The closing date for submissions is 11.59pm on Friday, 4 July 2025. The bill is a member's bill in the name of Andy Foster. The bill would amend the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act 2022 to place a new duty on financial institutions to provide financial services to customers except in situations based on law or for valid and verifiable commercial grounds. Tell the Finance and Expenditure Committee what you think: Make a submission on the bill by 11.59pm on Friday, 4 July 2025. For more details about the bill:
The Independent
10-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
GFL cancels first two events as uncertainty swirls around future of new MMA promotion
The GFL has reportedly cancelled its first two events, as the new MMA promotion struggles to get off the ground. The Global Fight League, which launched earlier this year, signed numerous former UFC fighters before announcing it would stage its first two cards this spring. The original plan was seemingly to open their inaugural season in April, but the opening events were delayed until 24 and 25 May – and now they have been cancelled entirely, per Uncrowned and MMA Fighting. California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster confirmed the news to the outlets. Tony Ferguson, Urijah Faber, Alexander Gustafsson, Holly Holm and Anthony Pettis were among the many UFC veterans due to compete in Los Angeles. Chad Mendes, Paige VanZant, Thiago Santos, Renan Barao and Derek Brunson were also set to be involved, among others. It is unclear whether the events in question will be rescheduled or the GFL's opening season has collapsed entirely.
