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PM Appoints Peters As Minister For Rail

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Rail will take on the responsibility formerly held by the Minister of SOEs for KiwiRail, NZ Railways Corporation and the new schedule 4a company that is being set up to deliver the ferries. More >>

Gisborne Receives Mental Health Beds Boost

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government

“I have been clear that we need to build a strong mental health and addiction system that spans prevention, early intervention, primary mental health services and specialist services,” Mr Doocey says. More >>

Milestone For Iwi Māori Partnership Boards

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government

Minister Reti has now received 15 IMPB community health plans, representing the vision and plans of the boards for health and wellbeing in communities throughout New Zealand. More >>

Our Journey Towards Net Zero

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government

The plan has targeted actions in the sectors of our economy that produce the greatest emissions: agriculture, transport, energy, and waste. It also includes other areas that will be critical to meeting our climate targets such as the New Zealand Emissions ... More >>

Repealing Advertising Restrictions For Media

Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Traditional media outlets are operating in an extremely difficult environment and as the Government we must ensure regulatory settings are enabling the best chance of success. More >>

Government Announces Future Of Greyhound Racing In New Zealand

Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government

“Despite significant progress made by the greyhound racing industry in recent years, the percentage of dogs being injured remains persistently high and the time has come to make a call in the best interest of the animals,” Mr Peters says. More >>

International Data Confirms Maths Transformation

Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government

From Term 1 next year, schools will benefit from a new knowledge-rich curriculum that sets out a structured, evidenced-based approach based on the science of learning. More >>

Government Cuts Red Tape For Food Exporters

Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

“Food exports are the bedrock of our economy, so when industry asked for a more efficient export exemptions system that facilitates trade and product innovation opportunities, we listened.” More >>

Applications Open For Mental Wellbeing Campaigns

Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government

“Strengthening the focus on prevention and early intervention is one of my key priorities. Our Government is driving this shift by setting a target for 25 per cent of mental health and addiction funding to be invested in prevention and early intervention,” ... More >>

Relationships & Sexuality Education Refresh

Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 8:13 am | New Zealand Government

“In a world that’s rapidly changing, young people deserve every opportunity to be equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive and interact positively and respectfully with others. RSE has an important role to play in that.” More >>

Raising The Visibility Of New Zealand’s Ethnic Communities

Monday, 9 December 2024, 7:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Prepared by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, Ethnic Evidence is the first comprehensive report about how New Zealand’s ethnic communities are doing. It covers more than 120 measures across areas such as work and employment, health and wellbeing, and ... More >>

Pay Deductions For Partial Strikes To Be Reintroduced

Monday, 9 December 2024, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government

“To provide a more effective and efficient bargaining environment, the coalition Government is reinstating provisions into the Employment Relations Act to allow for pay deductions in response to partial strikes,” Ms van Velden says. More >>

Next Steps For Banking Competition

Monday, 9 December 2024, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Kiwibank’s parent company – Kiwi Group Capital – and the Treasury have been directed to talk to New Zealand KiwiSaver funds, New Zealand investment institutions and New Zealand professional investor groups about a potential investment of up to ... More >>

Strategic Leasing Another Tool In The Infrastructure Procurement Belt

Monday, 9 December 2024, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Strategic leasing adds to a suite of infrastructure delivery pathways, recognising that the Government doesn’t need to own every asset it uses. It offers a sweet spot between knowing we have what we need – when and where we need it – and flexibility ... More >>