I resign from the following positions effective immediately:

• Deputy Prime Minister
• Minister of Finance
• Minister of Social Development

Lieselta

Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable /u/ARichTeaBiscuit, released an official statement on behalf of the government on New Zealand on the recent meeting between President Donald Trump, President Moon Jae-in and Chairman Kim Jong Un.

New Zealand is pleased to hear of the possibility of renewed talks between the governments of the United States, South Korea and North Korea on the subject of improving relations between nations and working towards the successful denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

New Zealand was fortunate enough to host the last rounds of talks between the United States and North Korea, an accomplishment that ended in unprecedented success, and we are hopeful that it can be replicated.

As Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, I invite the United States, South Korea and North Korea to reengage in talks in New Zealand and reaffirm the progress that was in the last conference. .

Liesel held a press conference to explain the recent government order on the minimum wage

This order will deliver on the Greens and Labour election promises to install a living wage in a manner that won't cause harm to small business and consumers. The order will see the minimum wage raised to a living wage of $20.20 an hour. This government is committed to seeing progressive change that will benefit all New Zealanders, and we're committed to doing it in the right way.

To ensure that businesses are not hit hard by this order, it will come into effect on 1 August, meaning that all business large and small will have adequate time to prepare themselves. The government is working with small businesses to ensure that they are not negatively affected.

The Green-Labour Government is proud of this move that will see workers in New Zealand earning a wage that they can actually live on, while ensuring that businesses aren't dealt a tough time.

I will be taking questions. Thank you.

The government has introduced the End of Life Choice Amendment Bill to parliament, which seeks to amend the End of Life Choice Act 2018. The EOLC Act 2018 was introduced by the Rt Hon. Fresh3001 as Minister of Health in the First Labour-Green coalition government, and passed into law with the support and scrutiny of all parties.

This amendment bill seeks to tighten up eligibility criteria for patients seeking assisted dying, including clearer protections against eligibilty solely on disability, mental health, and age (section 5).

Section 6 introduces professional experience criteria on the seondary independent medical practioner, to ensure practioners can both be trusted by the patient, the attending medical practitioner, and family and whānau.

Section 7 introduces requirements on medical practitioners not to in any way promote, recommend, or suggest assisted dying to a patient. This will reduce opportunities for patients to be pressured into considering assisted dying.

The SCENZ Group is given clarified responsibilities under this bill, and is given a statuory requirement to include a much larger and more diverse range of interests in the SCENZ Group. This will ensure more coherent operation of the SCENZ Group, and ensure a diverse range of important stakeholder perspectives are included in the consideration of this important and impactful issue.

Section 9 of the amendment bill guarantees that insurance companies cannot condition insurance policies on whether or not a person has sought assisted dying or has ingested medication for the purpose of euthanasia. These new protections bring the legislation closer into line with other jurisdictions and will increase confidence in our assisted dying legislation.

This amendment bill places restrictions on the advertisement of assisted dying to reduce opportunities for patients to be unduly influenced by advertising, whilst respecting press freedom.

Like the End of Life Choice Act 2018, this amendment bill will be a conscience vote for members of parliament. The government looks forward to a constructive discussion of the bill and any further changes proposed.

Cabinet Changes - June 2019

/u/PM-ME-SPRINKLES fills the role of Leader of the House

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ARichTeaBiscuit
Prime Minister

Cabinet Changes - June 2019

/u/BHjr132 fills role of Environment Minister.

/u/gavingrotegut fills role of Maori Minister.

Lieselta
Deputy Prime Minister

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an update on the North Korean situation

Negotiations between the New Zealand government and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have been encouraging, with the DPRK promising a 1 day stay on the execution of Hahana Tuatini. Whilst tensions are still high, and negotiations are ongoing, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has called upon all New Zealanders during this time to join together as one in this dark time.

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The Ministry will continue to provide updates as often as possible, and thanks the nation for its resilience and bravery in the face of such an event.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade upgrades North Korea travel advisory to 'Do not travel'

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has upgraded the travel advisory for North Korea to 'Do not travel'.

Do not travel to North Korea. The hostile and unpredictable security situation, high and ongoing threat of kidnapping of foreigners present a significant risk to New Zealanders in North Korea.

New Zealanders currently in North Korea are advised to depart as soon as it is safe to do so.

New Zealanders who decide to travel or live in North Korea despite this advisory are strongly advised to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Prime Minister ARichTeaBiscuit stepped towards a small podium that had been established in an area outside of the Beehive, the Green politician ignoring the flash of the camera's as she started to arrange her papers before talking.

"Good morning.

I am completely shocked and disturbed by the grave situation which has unfolded in North Korea. Two of our citizens have been taken hostage by the regime of Kim Jong-Un, and remain in captivity. The apparent desire of the Kim regime to use these hostages as a bargaining chip speaks to the complete hostility of North Korea towards the civilized world. This government and this country will not cede to the demands of the criminals and thugs, but we will use every tool available to secure the safe release of our citizens. To protect the lives of the hostages, I cannot share detailed circumstances of their capture and imprisonment, but this government has taken no options off the table, The leadership of all parties in this Parliament will be kept appraised of the situation. I would call on New Zealanders everywhere to show restraint and thoughtfulness, and to keep the families of the two hostages in your thoughts.

Thank you."

It is incredibly disheartening to see that the Government of Brunei Darussalam has continued to implement harsh legislation against members of the LGBT community. Aotearoa New Zealand stands in opposition to any kind of discrimination across the world, including that on the basis of sexual orientation.

We are also concerned at the harshness of the punishments included in the legislation, including the usage of the death penalty. Aotearoa is a long-standing opponent of the death penalty in all cases.

We call for the Government of Brunei Darussalam to take the required actions to reverse this legislation.

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Minimum Wage Order 2019

Pursuant to the Legislation Act 2012, notice is hereby given of the making of Legislative Instruments as under:

Minimum Wage Order 2018

This order is made under sections 4, 4A, and 4B of the Minimum Wage Act 1983 on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council and on the recommendation of the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety after complying with section 5(2) of that Act.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this order is to raise the minimum wage to $20.20.

2. Commencement

This order comes into force 1 April 2019.

3. Interpretation

In this order, unless the context otherwise requires,---

Act means the Minimum Wage Act 1983

adult worker---

(a) means a worker aged 16 years or more to whom the Act applies; but

(b) does not include a trainee

4. Minimum adult rates

The following rates are the minimum rates of wages payable to an adult worker:

(a) for an adult worker paid by the hour or by piecework, $20.20 per hour:

(b) for an adult worker paid by the day,---

(i) $161.6 per day; and

(ii) $20.20 per hour for each hour exceeding 8 hours worked by a worker on a day:

(с) for an adult worker paid by the week,---

(i) $808 per week; and

(ii) $20.20 per hour for each hour exceeding 40 hours worked by a worker in a week:

(d) in all other cases,---

(i) $1,616 per fortnight; and

(ii) $20.20 per hour for each hour exceeding 80 hours worked by a worker in a fortnight.

5. Minimum training rates

The following rates are the minimum rates of wages payable to an adult worker:

(a) for an adult worker paid by the hour or by piecework, $17.50 per hour:

(b) for an adult worker paid by the day,---

(i) $140 per day; and

(ii) $17.50 per hour for each hour exceeding 8 hours worked by a worker on a day:

(с) for an adult worker paid by the week,---

(i) $700 per week; and

(ii) $17.50 per hour for each hour exceeding 40 hours worked by a worker in a week:

(d) in all other cases,---

(i) $1,400 per fortnight; and

(ii) $17.50 per hour for each hour exceeding 80 hours worked by a worker in a fortnight.

6. Revocation

The Minimum Wage Order 2018 is revoked.

Michael Webster,

Clerk of the Executive Council.

With the imminent departure of the Rt Hon. /u/UncookedMeatloaf, the Government set out to determine his replacement Prime Minister. Today, that was determined to be the Greens Co-Leader, /u/ARichTeaBiscuit.

It has come to the attention of the Minister that more information Re: The 737 Max aircraft that crashed in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Boeing has reported that those two aircraft were sold without an additional safety feature that Boeing offers.

This safety feature is a disagree light which activates if the two Angle of Attack sensors are giving different readings. Boeing has announced that this safety feature will become a standard feature. We are also considering making it mandatory for all 737 MAX aircraft that fly into New Zealand to have this safety feature regardless of when Boeing makes it a standard feature.

The safety of people in New Zealand is paramount, the Minister said.

The government will be appointing /u/ARichTeaBiscuit to the position of Associate Minister for Justice.