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TIPENE To Open In Term 1 2025

Friday, 13 December 2024, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government

“Every child deserves an education that gives them the opportunity to learn and grow in ways which are more specific to their needs. TIPENE is a fantastic example of a school that will give families and educators more meaningful educational choice ... More >>

Consultation Opens On Fisheries Sustainability

Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

Catch limits for spiny red rock lobster in CRA 2 (Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty) CRA 7 (Otago), and Pacific bluefin tuna in TOR 1 (all of New Zealand), are being reviewed. More >>

Minister Responds To Consultation On Holidays Act

Friday, 13 December 2024, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government

“The Government recently conducted targeted consultation on an exposure draft Bill which built on work that had started under the previous Government. The feedback I have seen indicates that the draft Bill is not going to solve the issues of the ... More >>

Gravy Train Well And Truly Over For Consultants

Friday, 13 December 2024, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Public Service Nicola says it shows “consultant gravy train is well and truly over”. “Taxpayers are not a cash cow for consultants & contractors to line their pockets. I’m delighted at the savings - it shows where there is a ... More >>

Welcome Progress On Youth Vaping

Friday, 13 December 2024, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government

The ASH survey showed daily vaping rates for year 10 students falling to 8.7%. This is in line with the recent NZ Health Survey results which also showed a significant reduction in daily vaping rates for 15-17-year-olds. More >>

Stalking Legislation Takes First Step

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 9:05 pm | New Zealand Government

“This comes as part of the Government’s commitment to ensuring there 20,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime by 2029, and delivers on the promises made in our Q4 Action Plan,” Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>

New Tools To Be Added To Traffic Light System

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 8:36 pm | New Zealand Government

“The Social Security Amendment Bill expands the welfare Traffic Light System that launched in August with new tools for keeping beneficiaries on track with their obligations to find work if they're able,” Social Development and Employment Minister Louise ... More >>

Changes To Encourage More Rental Homes Passed Into Law

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government

“The suite of sensible pro-tenant and pro-landlord changes in the Bill passed into law by Parliament today will give landlords confidence to re-enter the market and tenants more ability to secure a rental home – including for their beloved household ... More >>

NZGIF Update

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Ms Tarrant will stand down with effect from 20 December. David Woods, the Deputy Chair of NZGIF, will act as Chair for the coming months while decisions are made on the future direction of NZGIF. More >>

Aucklanders Save $899 Million In Water Charges With Local Water Done Well

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says the Watercare Charter which was developed by the Secretary for Local Government in consultation with the Commerce Commission and Auckland Council will deliver key benefits for ratepayers. More >>

Fintech Innovation To Boost Consumer Competition

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government

“Entrepreneurial Kiwis have already developed a number of world-leading fintech companies, but we need to multiply that success several times over. Our ambition is not to have one or two unicorns but a scalable fintech industry that employs Kiwis ... More >>

Hairdressers And Barbers To Receive A Regulatory Clean Shave

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government

“The review will seek to give the industry a regulatory ‘buzz cut’, as barbers and hairdressers deal with regulations which have been out of style since the 80s." More >>

Karen Walker And Keven Mealamu Join CNZ Board

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

"I am excited to have these two highly respected individuals join Creative New Zealand, who will undoubtedly add great experience and perspectives to New Zealand’s leading arts body." More >>

Health Targets Encouraging – Work Continues

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says while there is much more work to do, health target results in the three months to 30 September are encouraging, as we see them stabilise. More >>

Second RMA Amendment Bill Introduced To Parliament

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government

The changes in the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill are in five broad categories. More >>

Independent Review Of ACC Announced

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government

“ACC provides critical support to New Zealanders in times of need, but I am concerned that ACC’s performance has been declining for a decade. Rehabilitation rates are down, weekly compensation costs are up and average costs per claim are up,” Mr ... More >>

New Research To Aid Tourism And Hospitality Sector

Thursday, 12 December 2024, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

“Government investment totalling around $3 million will fund essential research including a domestic visitor survey, tourism sentiment survey, new research into tourism volumes and flows, and insights into hospitality and restaurant spending,” ... More >>

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