Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1000]
Support for three Māori economic initiatives
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Support for three Māori economic initiatives Budget 2014 supports three major initiatives as a result of the Māori Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan He Kai Kei Aku Ringa, Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says. They are: • $8 million ... More >>
Budget supports range of disability services
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget supports range of disability services Budget 2014 confirms a range of measures to support New Zealanders who live with disabilities, Disabilities Issues Minister Tariana Turia says. It includes: • New operating funding of $6 million over four ... More >>
Providing more support for families in need
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 will increase the support available to low income families, building on the work already achieved, Whānau Ora Minister Tariana Turia says. “I am pleased that the Government has now increased the age of eligibility for free doctors’ ... More >>
$12m boost over four years for iwi radio stations
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
$12m boost over four years for iwi radio stations Iwi radio will receive an extra $12 million over the next four years to support the operational costs of the 21 stations currently funded by Te Mangai Pāho and to assess the feasibility of expanding the ... More >>
$20m for freshwater and environment initiatives
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 will make available $20 million over four years for environmental initiatives and to help the management of New Zealand’s natural environment, Environment Minister Amy Adams says. The Government has a package of reforms aimed at strengthening the ... More >>
Three more Centres of Research Excellence
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will fund three additional Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs) from 2016, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Budget invests an extra $155.7m in ECE
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
A further $155.7 million over four years will be invested in early childhood education (ECE) services in Budget 2014 to help give all children a great start in life, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. “This Government is focused on making sure all young ... More >>
$50m of extra funding for earthquake recovery
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 provides an additional $50 million of operating funding over the next two years for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, bringing the Government’s spending and commitments to rebuilding greater Christchurch to $15.4 billion. The ... More >>
$56.8m more for contestable science funding
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will increase its investment in contestable science with $56.8 million of operating funding over three years starting from 2015/16 as it continues to grow its science and innovation expenditure as part of the Business Growth Agenda, Science ... More >>
$375m to accelerate Auckland transport projects
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 provides $375 million of new capital funding for the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to accelerate $815 million worth of Auckland transport projects, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says. The projects will address congestion in our largest ... More >>
$85.3m increase in schools’ operational funding
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Schools’ operational grants will increase by 2 per cent at a cost of $85.3 million over the next four years, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. “This new funding will bring the total amount spent on school operational grants to $1.23 billion during ... More >>
Investing more in reducing welfare dependency
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s commitment to supporting people to get off welfare and into work is continuing, with new operating funding of $100 million over the next four years. “Welfare reforms have already made a huge difference for tens of thousands of New ... More >>
$500m children, families package at heart of Budget
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Investing almost $500 million more in the well-being of New Zealand’s children and families is at the heart of new spending in Budget 2014, Finance Minister Bill English says. “Families will benefit from a growing economy offering more jobs ... More >>
Investing to protect our most vulnerable children
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s commitment to protecting children from abuse and neglect has been further strengthened with $33.2 million in operating funding in 2014/15. “On average there are around 22,000 cases of abuse and neglect of New Zealand children ... More >>
Literacy programme to benefit more communities
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
More communities will benefit from an acclaimed school literacy programme, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples say. An extra $2.4 million of operating funding over the next four years will go to the Reading ... More >>
Funding boost for Privacy Commissioner
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 boosts funding for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner to protect Kiwis’ private information in a more collaborative and technologically driven environment, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. “Safe and efficient collection, storage and ... More >>
$2.5m Budget boost for computers in homes
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Budget allocates $2.5 million in additional operating funding in 2014/15 to continue to provide more computers in homes and digital literacy training for low-income families, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye say. ... More >>
Budget 2014: At a Glance
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014: At a Glance Balanced and responsible management of the New Zealand economy continues, allowing more investment in families and public assets (All figures for four years to 2017/18 unless otherwise stated). Looking ahead to the results ... More >>
Budget’s focus on managing a growing economy
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 focuses on managing New Zealand’s growing economy by returning the Government’s books to surplus next year and making important investments in families and public assets, Finance Minister Bill English says. “The Government has moved ... More >>
Budget indicates room for further ACC levy cuts
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 indicates the Accident Compensation Corporation is on track to provide further levy cuts for New Zealanders of around $480 million in 2015/16, following more pleasing results over the past year, ACC Minister Judith Collins says. “The ... More >>
