Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 1259]
$104m investment to support affordable housing
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Heatley Minister of Housing 24 May 2012 $104m investment to support affordable housing Budget 2012 clearly signals the Government’s commitment to supporting affordable housing and the growth of non-government housing providers, Housing Minister Phil ... More >>
$287.5m up-front investment in welfare reforms
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is making an up-front investment of $287.5 million over the next four years in the first phase of its welfare reforms, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
More money for successful tax compliance
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Revenue 24 May 2012 More money for successful tax compliance Budget 2012 will provide Inland Revenue with an extra $78.4 million over the next four years to bolster its successful tax compliance activities in dealing with the ... More >>
Budget changes raise revenue, increase fairness
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Revenue 24 May 2012 Budget changes raise revenue, increase fairness The Government is taking a number of steps to tighten the tax system by closing loopholes and updating the tax credit system, which will generate hundreds ... More >>
$511.9m more to deliver better results for students
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 focuses on raising student achievement by investing $511.9 million of operating funding for new initiatives in education over the next four years, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. More >>
Thousands more NZ homes to be insulated
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Heatley Energy and Resources 24 May 2012 Thousands more NZ homes to be insulated An extra 41,000 New Zealand homes will be warmer, drier and healthier, thanks to the extension of the Government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme. ... More >>
Government support for Māori education
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori education remains a Government priority, despite the challenging economic climate, Māori Affairs and Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples says. More >>
ACC performance improvement continues
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Better performance in the ACC Non-Earners’ Account will free up $52.8 million of taxpayer funding in 2012/13, which will be returned to the Government, ACC Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
$68m for more operations, scans and tests
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 is delivering a further $68 million of operating funding over the next four years to maintain the record levels of elective surgery achieved under the National-led Government, and to further reduce waiting times for patients. More >>
Justice sector funding pool for better results
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
A new cross-agency funding pool will give the justice sector flexibility to invest in areas that deliver better results to New Zealanders, Justice Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
Recovery Fund helping Canterbury communities
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Investment from the $5.5 billion Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Fund is on track, with thousands of people benefiting, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Two Ministry of Economic Development funds cancelled
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Two Ministry of Economic Development funds with ambiguous aims are being cancelled, with savings returned to the Government, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
$29.5m to stimulate innovation in tertiary sector
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 commits $29.5 million operating spending over four years for Private Training Establishments (PTEs), to create a fairer funding system that rewards competitive innovation across the tertiary sector. More >>
$33m more for improved cancer services
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 is delivering an additional $33 million in operating funding over the next four years for better and faster services for cancer patients, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. More >>
$326m boost for science, innovation, and research
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science and Innovation 24 May 2012 $326m boost for science, innovation, and research Budget 2012 delivers on the Government’s commitment to building a more competitive and productive economy, with $250 million of new operating ... More >>
3,000 more Youth Guarantee places funded
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 continues the Government’s support for foundation training for young people, with 3,000 more places funded over the next four years under the Youth Guarantee Scheme. More >>
Government transport investment continues
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
KiwiRail will receive $250 million of capital in 2012/13 for its Turnaround Plan to help the rail freight business become sustainable, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
$326m boost for science, innovation, and research
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2012 delivers on the Government’s commitment to building a more competitive and productive economy, with $250 million of new operating funding and $76.1 million in capital funding over four years for science, innovation, and research. More >>
Tertiary savings fund new investment
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment 24 May 2012 Tertiary savings fund new investment Budget 2012 rebalances the Government’s $4.3 billion investment in tertiary education between expenditure on student support and ... More >>
Health receives largest increase in spending
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Health receives the largest increase in government spending in the Budget, with $435 million available to help fund cost pressures and new initiatives in 2012/13, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. More >>
