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Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Becomes New Zealand’s 11th Great Walk

Friday, 25 October 2024, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

“The 60km upgraded track provides the opportunity to do one of New Zealand’s world-class multi-day walks, and will bring conservation, recreation, and economic benefits to the region,” Mr Potaka says. More >>

New Chief Criminal Cases Review Commissioner

Friday, 25 October 2024, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government

The Honourable Denis Clifford has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>

Changes To Improve Building Fire Safety

Friday, 25 October 2024, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government

“The Government is now prioritising a full review of the fire safety provisions in the Building Code to improve the fire safety of all buildings. This is the first full review in more than a decade." More >>

Germany And New Zealand Partner To Support Agriculture And Tackle Global Emissions

Friday, 25 October 2024, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government

“The partnership, called the Alliance for the Climate – Dialogue on Climate and Agriculture between New Zealand and Germany (Agri-DENZ project), will strengthen cooperation to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture without reducing ... More >>

New Members Appointed To The Waitangi Tribunal

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government

These appointments will ensure the tribunal continues to provide a forum to hear and report Māori Treaty claims in a timely manner. They will ultimately support the progress of the Treaty-based Crown-Māori relationship. More >>

Bill To Tighten Reporting Requirements For Child Sex Offenders

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government

The Bill improves the effectiveness of the Child Sex Offender Register and will help registry staff assess and manage the risks presented by child sex offenders living in the community. More >>

New Appointments To The Local Government Commission

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Current Chair Brendan Duffy ONZM has been reappointed as Chair for a one-year term ending 23 October 2025, while Gwen Bull CNZM will be joining the Commission as a temporary member to cover the representation review period. More >>

New Electoral Commission Chair Appointed

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government

“Justice Moore brings with him a high level of legal acumen and decision-making ability, strategic planning skills and unquestionable personal integrity and independence. More >>

Education Minister Attending Conference In Australia

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister Stanford will speak to ‘Can Education in Australia be reformed?’ where she will share her plan to deliver a world-leading education system. More >>

Launching VisAble To Enable Safer Lives

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, Karen Chhour, and Disabilities Issues Minister, Louise Upston, hosted the launch in Parliament today. More >>

30,000 Households Get FamilyBoost Payments

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Around 100,000 households a year are estimated to be eligible for FamilyBoost, which is a payment to parents and caregivers of 25 per cent of their early childhood education costs – up to $150 a fortnight. More >>

$100m NZ-Brazil Trade Boost Through 13 Key Partnerships

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government

These MOU’s will continue to increase market access to Latin America and deepen our people-to-people connections, while also contributing to Brazil’s economic growth. This is a win-win for both countries. More >>

1,452 Children Into Better Homes From Emergency Housing

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Potaka says the Government was making good progress to achieve the target of 75 per cent fewer people in emergency housing by 2030. More >>

Government Funds Food For Additional 10,000 Children In ECE

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government

Sir Peter Gluckman’s research clearly demonstrates that good nutrition is one of the key factors affecting early brain development. The more we can do to support good nutrition from a young age, the more likely children are to reach their potential. More >>

Suspension Of New SNAs Passes Its Third Reading

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government

Councils had to identify new SNAs and include them in district plans as part of the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity. More >>

Attorney-General To Deliver Law Lecture In Sydney

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government

“It is timely to take the opportunity to discuss constitutional and rule of law challenges,” Ms Collins says. More >>

Gisborne Leads New Zealand In National Drill

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government

For many of us who work or play near the coast, ShakeOut is also a chance to familiarise ourselves with our tsunami evacuation route, so we know exactly where to go when a tsunami happens. Knowing where to go will help you evacuate quicker and safer after ... More >>

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