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Building Consent Processing Times Improve

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

“In the midst of a housing shortage we need to look at every step of the build process for efficiencies so we can get Kiwi families into quality, affordable homes, more quickly,” Mr Penk says. More >>

Consultation Opens On Working With Engineered Stone

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government

“While efforts have been made by WorkSafe to educate the industry of the health risks, and enforce current health and safety obligations, I am concerned that WorkSafe inspections have found that risk management practices remain inconsistent. More >>

Consultation Opens On Working With Engineered Stone

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

WorkSafe currently leads a range of education and enforcement activity to ensure businesses control the risks from working with engineered stone. More >>

Greater Reporting On Treaty Settlement Commitments

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government

Compiled together for the first time in over 30 years of Treaty settlements, the Whole of System (Core Crown) Report on Treaty Settlement Delivery outlines how 26 core Crown agencies have assessed their progress in meeting their Treaty settlement ... More >>

New Appointments To The Charities Registration Board

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government

“The appointment of Ms Hutchinson and Mr Miller will strengthen the Board’s capacity to make balanced and timely decisions, ensuring it can continue to operate effectively,” Ms Upston says. More >>

Faster Access To Support Through Innovation Fund

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government

“This fund is part of the Government’s commitment to investing in grassroots initiatives through non-governmental and community organisations that deliver mental health and addiction support to New Zealanders,” Mr Doocey says. More >>

New Zealand To Assist Vanuatu On Earthquake Response

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government

"We are also offering to send an urban search and rescue team and relief supplies to Vanuatu later today, once the airport in Port Vila has re-opened. New Zealand emergency medical, civil defence, consular and humanitarian officials will also deploy ... More >>

Government Takes Steps To Reduce Card Fees For Kiwis

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government

“The Retail Payment System Act stipulates that businesses must only charge customers the cost of processing a payment, meaning businesses are obligated to pass this saving on to consumers." More >>

Review Recommends ECE Regulation Shakeup

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 5:34 am | New Zealand Government

The report makes 15 recommendations to modernise and simplify regulations across ECE so services can get on with what they do best – providing safe, high-quality care and education. More >>

Offshore Renewable Energy Bill Passes First Reading

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 5:27 am | New Zealand Government

Offshore wind is one of our country’s great untapped sources of renewable electricity. This legislation is a key part of helping to unlock its potential, and to support the Government’s goals of doubling renewable energy and ensuring New Zealand has ... More >>

Local Government (Water Services) Bill Passes First Reading

Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 5:25 am | New Zealand Government

Our Government is now delivering the enduring components for water services through our Local Water Done Well plan, giving local government the clarity it needs to invest in infrastructure while delivering economic regulation to minimise costs for ratepayers. More >>

PM’s Space Prizes Highlight Talent And Innovation

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 8:39 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Government established these prizes to recognise and encourage innovative expertise and rising talent in the industry,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>

Gene Technology Bill Passes First Reading

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 8:34 pm | New Zealand Government

“This legislation will end New Zealand’s near 30-year ban on gene technology outside the lab and is a major milestone in modernising our laws to unlock the potential of science,” Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins says. More >>