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Changes To Improve Prison Safety And Rehabilitation
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 4:27 am | New Zealand Government
Through new intelligence provisions, the Bill gives Corrections clear powers to improve prison and public safety through monitoring prisoner calls, while also including safeguards to ensure transparency and privacy. More >>
Better Options For Same-Sex Parents
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to bring the regulations into line with the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 2021. The regulations will be passed later this year and will be operational in December 2024. More >>
New Zealand Welcomes United Arab Emirates Trade Minister
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Two-way trade with the UAE amounts to NZ$1.3 billion per year. We want to grow that figure together. More >>
Greater Investment In FASD Support And Prevention
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Evidence-based outcomes is a key principle of this Government’s investments – every initiative must provide clear, demonstrable value to communities. I expect to see real progress through these programmes, significantly shifting the dial on ... More >>
Restoration Of Customary Marine Title Test Begins
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
“The restored test will be applied to any applications that were still undecided at the time of my policy announcement on 25 July 2024,” Mr Goldsmith says. More >>
Northland Transmission Tower Collapse Report Released
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
“As expected, the report found that the removal of the nuts on the tower’s baseplates, which led to the towers collapse and the underlying factors that contributed to this, were entirely avoidable. More >>
Lifting Education Outcomes For Young Kiwis
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
“Establishing charter schools, lifting attendance, and streamlining early learning regulations are all essential to raising achievement. More >>
Rollout Of Onboard Cameras To Continue
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Jones is proposing practical changes that will reduce red tape, provide a boost to commercial fishers, and ensure a thriving and sustainable seafood industry. More >>
Milestone For Return Of Petroleum Exploration
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 8:25 am | New Zealand Government
“This Bill delivers on commitments in both the National-NZ First and National-ACT coalition agreements and the Government’s promise to take urgent action to address energy security and affordability,” Resources Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Parliament Bill Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Parliament Bill will consolidate & modernise the Acts comprising Parliament’s statutory framework: the Clerk of the House of Representatives Act 1988, the Parliamentary Service Act 2000, the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013, ... More >>
Tougher Sentences To Improve Transport Safety
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is working with the public transport sector to develop new national guidance on managing passenger safety. More >>
Caregivers Thanked At Their National Conference
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
“By repealing Section 7AA, caregivers can look forward to better decision-making that centres around the best interests of the child – and a more stable and certain caring environment, with fewer disruptions and challenges for children and carers.” More >>
Workforce Boost In Specialist Mental Health Training Welcomed
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
This plan looks out over the next three years, but each year it will be reviewed to ensure Health NZ has the right mix of training places to match need. More >>
Government Introduces Revised Clubs And Ranges Rules
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“Cabinet has agreed to a package of reforms to amend Part 6 of the Arms Act 1983 which will enable simple and effective regulation of pistol and non-pistol shooting clubs and ranges. More >>
Supporters Of Russia’s Invasion Targeted In Further Sanctions
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
“Russia’s continued illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is an assault on the rules-based order,” Mr Peters says. More >>
Government Helping Advanced Aviation Take Off
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins KC Minister for Space Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Transport The Government is introducing a light-touch regulatory approach to advanced aviation as it moves to give businesses certainty and boost productivity, Space Minister Judith ... More >>
First Of Its Kind Trilateral Trade Meeting Held To Celebrate Pacific Partnership
Monday, 23 September 2024, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The trilateral talks included discussion of the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus and how it could support investment and jobs, improve living standards, and deepen Pacific trade connections. More >>
Racing Integrity Board Appointments
Monday, 23 September 2024, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters welcomes the appointments and says the Board has an important role to play for the racing industry. The Board was established during his previous term as Racing Minister under the Racing Industry Act 2020. More >>
New Work-from-home Guidance For Public Service
Monday, 23 September 2024, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Many good employers have been taking active steps to ensure their working from home policies are fit for purpose. It’s time the Government did the same. More >>
Trade Ministers Discuss Next Steps For CER
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Government
CER is a gold-standard agreement underpinning $32 billion in annual trade. More >>
