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Tax Work Programme Focused On Rebuilding The Economy
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
“The Tax and Social Policy Work Programme will rebuild the economy and improve fiscal sustainability by looking into a range of policy issues that will simplify tax, reduce compliance costs, and address integrity risks.” More >>
Clarifying The Protection Of Disabled People In Care
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
“As part of the Government’s response to the recommendations of the Abuse in Care Royal Commission, the word ‘disability’ is being added to the definition of ‘vulnerable adult’ in the Crimes Act." More >>
Oranga Tamariki Act Changes A Step In The Right Direction
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill includes amendments to remove strip searches of children in secure residences, clarify the amount of time a child can be placed in secure care units, and provide new search powers for people visiting youth justice facilities. More >>
Improvements To Government Record-keeping In Response To The Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Abuse In Care
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The changes will also allow the Chief Archivist to review the processes for where records are created and where they are held, as well as allowing Archives NZ to conduct its own independent audits rather than using external auditors. More >>
Minister Peters Completes Successful Visit To Chile
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
During his visit to Chile, Mr Peters met the Minister of the Interior, Carolina Tohá, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alberto van Klaveren, and members of Congress from across Chile. He also delivered a speech on New Zealand’s foreign policy at the University ... More >>
Prime Minister Apologises For Abuse In Care
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Today I stand before you as the representative of not only this Government, but all of the governments that have gone before us to offer a formal and unreserved apology for the abuse you suffered while in state care, churches and other faith-based places. More >>
Government Apologises For Abuse In Care
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal Commission’s final report was tabled in July and made 138 recommendations. The Government will provide its full response early next year but, in the meantime, has completed or started work on 28 recommendations. More >>
Govt Strengthens Protection For People In State Care
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 5:43 am | New Zealand Government
Following the National Apology, the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill will have its first reading. More >>
Climate Change Minister To Attend COP29 In Baku
Monday, 11 November 2024, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Watts Minister of Climate Change Climate Change Minister Simon Watts will attend the 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, this week. “New Zealand is fully committed to meeting our climate targets and reducing ... More >>
Crown Observer Appointed To Wellington City Council
Monday, 11 November 2024, 7:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Lindsay McKenzie is appointed as Crown Observer for a term commencing 13 November 2024. Mr McKenzie will conclude his term on 31 July 2025 or earlier if appropriate. More >>
Prime Minister To Attend APEC Leaders’ Meeting
Monday, 11 November 2024, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Government
For a country like New Zealand, where one in four Kiwi jobs depend on trade, and more than three quarters of our exports are destined for APEC economies, removing economic barriers in the Asia-Pacific is critical to our national interests. More >>
Largest Ever Number Of Graduate Vets To Boost Rural Productivity And Support Farmers
Monday, 11 November 2024, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government is committed to enhancing primary sector productivity and delivering direct benefits to farmers and rural communities,” Mr. McClay says. More >>
Stalking To Become Illegal And Jailable Offence
Monday, 11 November 2024, 4:41 am | New Zealand Government
The offence will have a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment, and will capture patterns of behaviour, being three specified acts occurring within a 12-month period. More >>
Nationally Significant Sites To Be Upgraded
Sunday, 10 November 2024, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide $20.3 million in funding to improve two sites that have a special place in the hearts of New Zealanders, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. More >>
Unions Shouldn’t Get In The Way Of Student Learning
Friday, 8 November 2024, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is focussed on increasing student attendance, raising achievement, and providing choice to students, parents and educators. Meanwhile the PPTA is disrupting their educations when they need consistent learning time. More >>
Compensation Scheme Levies To Be Risk Based
Friday, 8 November 2024, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Nicola Willis says that while the levy will generally be risk based, credit unions and building societies will pay a temporary flat levy until the new prudential regime is fully in force in 2028. More >>
New Centre Will Improve Mental Health Outcomes In Tauranga
Friday, 8 November 2024, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Te Waka Aorangi is leading the way by providing a ‘one-stop-shop’ for children with neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health concerns — the only child wellness centre in New Zealand using this specific innovative integrated model of ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies
Friday, 8 November 2024, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Sir Bom will be remembered as a guardian of our history and a champion of Māori rights. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations to honour the sacrifices of those who served and to strive for a just and equitable society. More >>
New Zealand And Irish Governments Partner To Support Farming Through Research
Friday, 8 November 2024, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The joint effort, led by New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is focused on developing actionable tools that address the specific on-farm challenges New Zealand farmers ... More >>
Rail Network Rebuild To Be Delivered Ahead Of City Rail Link Opening
Friday, 8 November 2024, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
This project will double Auckland’s rail capacity with new stations in the CBD and more frequent, faster, and more reliable trains across the city. This is a key part of the Government’s plan to reduce travel times across Auckland. More >>
