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Contactless Payments Launching On Public Transport In Auckland
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) and Auckland Council have jointly funded the delivery of Auckland Transport’s Open Loop ticketing solution, marking the first of three stages in Auckland’s transition to the Government’s nationwide National Ticketing ... More >>
Safeguarding Kiwis With Modern Insurance Law
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Importantly, consumers will no longer have to rack their brains and guess what information is relevant to their insurance policy. More >>
When The Going Gets Tough ‘Get Through’ With Farmstrong
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
“Adverse weather events are an increasingly common reality for our farmers and growers. It’s vital that people know that they’re not alone and that they can get through this and come out the other side stronger,” Mr Doocey says. More >>
Government Exploring New Energy Source
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government
Having a secure and resilient energy supply is a priority for the Coalition Government and is critical to rebuilding the economy and giving businesses the confidence to invest. More >>
Pay Gap Calculator Toolkit Launched
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Gender Pay Gap Calculator toolkit is now live on the Ministry for Women’s website, making it easy for businesses to calculate – and then address – their pay gaps. More >>
Government Launches Refreshed Public Private Partnership Framework
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
“Refreshing New Zealand’s PPP model is an important part of our plan to deliver, maintain, fund, and finance infrastructure in smarter ways, and attract international capital and expertise to New Zealand projects,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Further Decisions Taken On Regulating Online Casino Gambling
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“A new Online Gambling Bill will be drafted with the purpose to regulate online casino gambling to facilitate a safer and compliant regulated online gambling market. More importantly, it will prevent and minimise online gambling harm and limit opportunities ... More >>
Tailored Support For People In Emergency Housing
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
“The Government has set a target of reducing the number of people in emergency housing by 75 per cent by 2030. In working to achieve this target our first focus has been to move whānau with tamariki out of emergency housing motels and into more ... More >>
Getting Ready For Bird Flu
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
“While high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) is still some distance from New Zealand and we’ve never had a case here, it’s important that we take a cautious approach." More >>
Government Awards Primary Sector Scholarships To Tertiary Students
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
“The On Farm Support Science Scholarships help build a knowledgeable advisory sector ready to provide practical, specialised support to our primary industries.” More >>
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 >>
