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Work and Income and employers working together
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Work opportunities continue to open up for beneficiaries thanks to strong relationships between Work and Income and employers. Social Development Minister Paula Bennett was pleased to help open Countdown Lincoln Road in Henderson today, where 44 new ... More >>
Māori Television Service Amendment Bill passed
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
MPs from across the House of Representatives have demonstrated their support for Māori Television by passing the Māori Television Service Amendment Bill into law tonight. More >>
Law changed to improve building process
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says the passing of the Building Amendment Act 2013 today will lead to a more productive, efficient and effective building industry. More >>
Tim Groser national statement in Warsaw on climate change
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
I would first like to acknowledge the Government and the people of Poland, and thank them for generously hosting our discussions over these two weeks. Amidst all the complexities of the scientific and political debate about the right way to meet the ... More >>
Turia: Imagine Better and Parent to Parent 2013 Conference
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
“Leadership”, “the creation of safeguards for vulnerable persons”, “social integration”, “innovation”, “values” – these are all concepts which are about responding to the needs and the priorities and aspirations of the people. More >>
Hunters get voice with new Game Animal Council
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Hunters of deer, tahr, chamois and wild pigs will now have a say in their recreation with today’s passage by Parliament of the Game Animal Council Act 69 votes to 51. More >>
Online passports reach 125,000 in first year
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says more than 125,000 people have renewed their passports online since the launch of adult passport renewals in November 2012. More >>
Minister welcomes ANZTEC entry into force
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser welcomed today’s announcement that the Economic Cooperation Agreement between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) would enter into force on 1 December 2013. More >>
Draft Intelligent Transport Systems Action Plan released
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A draft Intelligent Transport Systems Action Plan was released today for public consultation by Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee. Intelligent transport systems involve the application of advanced technologies (computers, sensors, control, and communications) to transport ... More >>
Better off in work
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Figures released by Social Development Minister Paula Bennett illustrate the benefits of going from welfare to work, factoring in tax credits for families. “On average around 1,500 people a week, move off welfare into work which brings pride to individuals ... More >>
Healthy Families: texting Auckland mums for a healthy start
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is investing an extra $1.6 million into getting the healthy eating message out to Waitemata and Central Auckland’s hardest-to-reach new mums and their families. More >>
24-hour GPS monitoring delivers results
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says that communities are safer, and high-risk offenders are being held to account, following the introduction of 24-hour GPS monitoring. More >>
Construction sector gearing up for demand
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Construction Sector Report launched today highlights the huge wave of work in the years ahead for the construction sector. More >>
Environment Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington lawyer John Hassan has been appointed an Environment Judge and District Court Judge to serve in Christchurch, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
New construction school for Wellington
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced that the Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia New Zealand will be investing $13.6 million in a new Regional School of Construction for Wellington. More >>
Construction sector vital to help grow NZ economy
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The construction sector is one of largest in the New Zealand economy employing 7 per cent of the workforce and growing, a new Government report shows. More >>
Minister welcomes launch of children’s formulary
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Todd McClay has extended his congratulations to the New Zealand Formulary team ahead of today’s launch of the New Zealand Formulary for Children. More >>
Leaders in workplace wellbeing announced
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins congratulates the winners of this year’s Workplace Wellbeing Awards and says they are leading a positive culture change in workplaces across New Zealand. More >>
Chair appointed to the Racing Safety Development Fund
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Nathan Guy today announced the appointment of Penny Mudford as Chair of the New Zealand Racing Safety Development Fund (RSDF). More >>
NZ among the strongest economies - OECD
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will be among the strongest developed economies in the world over the next few years, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s latest annual Economic Outlook published overnight. More >>
