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Minister welcomes seal killing conviction

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith is welcoming today’s conviction of a Blenheim man over the killing of 23 New Zealand fur seals on the Kaikoura coast in late 2010. More >>

Industry Training and Apprenticeships Bill introduced

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The Industry Training and Apprenticeships Amendment Bill, introduced to Parliament today, is a vital part of the Government’s investment in industry training, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>

New funding for research projects in Latin America

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced $800,000 in funding for two new Global Research Alliance projects in Latin America. Mr Guy made the announcement during his speech at the Inter American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture ... More >>

Details for family carers policy released

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government

The Funded Family Care Notice 2013, which details how the Government’s $92 million policy of paying family carers will be implemented, has been issued by the Minister and published in the New Zealand Gazette. More >>

Minister at OECD Education Ministers’ Meeting in Istanbul

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata will attend the OECD Education Ministers’ meeting in Istanbul on “Fostering Relevant Skills and Employability through Education”. More >>

$18 million worth of energy savings for DHBs

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Hospitals will now be able to cut their energy bills by approximately $18 million over the next three years following a recent tender by the All-of Government procurement programme. More >>

Tax agreement with Japan boosts investment opportunities

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Japan and New Zealand today exchanged diplomatic notes, for a new double tax agreement which will make it much easier to do business between the two countries, Revenue Minister Todd McClay announced today. More >>

Half of buildings in review cleared or excluded

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced that 111 buildings have been cleared and a further 62 excluded in the review into buildings with non-ductile columns. More >>

Welfare valuation confirms policy focus

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed the latest actuarial valuation of the welfare system, which confirms policies are well-targeted. More >>

Borrows to address UK Restorative Justice Council

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

Courts Minister Chester Borrows will depart for the United Kingdom today to address the Restorative Justice Council’s Annual General Meeting. “Restorative justice is a growing field in responding to crime, with huge benefits for the victim and ... More >>

Hand-held lasers bill to receive first reading

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government

National MP Dr Cam Calder’s bill to reduce the risks posed by hand-held lasers has passed its first reading today in Parliament. More >>

West Coast to get new $60 million hospital

Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has given the green light for a new hospital for the West Coast at an estimated cost of around $60 million says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>

Initiative targets Māori and Pasifika employment

Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Requests for Proposals are being sought for the expansion of the Maori and Pasifika Trades Training Initiative from the current 600 places to 3000 places. More >>

More funding for low cost GP practices

Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced the government will invest an extra $16 million over four years to support general practices offering low-cost doctors’ visits to some of our most vulnerable communities. More >>

Prison changes to increase rehab and safety

Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says a number of prison regulations are being changed which will affect remand and transgender prisoners. Firstly, remand prisoners will soon have an individual security classification, replacing the current system where ... More >>

Research affirms benefits of temporary migration

Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse is welcoming new research from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) on the impact of temporary migration on jobs and wages in New Zealand. More >>

Appointments to Te Papa board announced

Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Lawyer Paul Majurey and arts patron Dayle Mace have been appointed to the board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and current members Philip Carter and Wendy Lai have been reappointed, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher ... More >>