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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 >>
Speech To Institute Of Public Administration New Zealand
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
Together, we have an opportunity to reduce welfare dependency, improve health, raise educational achievement, lower rates of offending and address increasing rates of inequality. Without adding to the spaghetti of bureaucracy. More >>
Mental Health Bill Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 9:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The legislation will support care being delivered in a way that minimises coercion and is responsive to individual needs. More >>
First RMA Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill will come into force the day after it receives Royal Assent. More >>
Minister Clears Up Incident Information
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 5:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Children Karen Chhour says there will be consequences for their actions. More >>
White Paper On Increasing Access To Medicines Accepted
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The acceptance of the White Paper signifies this Government’s commitment to continue to hear from patients up and down New Zealand. More >>
Coalition Government’s Reforms Give Workers The Best Chance To Succeed And Prosper
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
“This coalition Government is focused on delivering for all hardworking New Zealanders as we continue to get spending under control, lift the country’s productivity and economic growth and deliver more efficient and effective public services,” says ... More >>
NZ Joins UK Initiative For AI Safety
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
“AI used responsibly can be a game changer for New Zealand, supporting productivity, innovation, and economic development,” Ms Collins says. More >>
Government Reduces Forestry ETS Annual Charge By 50 Per Cent
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
“It’s now clear that the previous Labour government made a number of decisions that drove up the cost of this Registry and they expected the forestry sector to pay for their mistakes. Cabinet has agreed that the sector should not bear the brunt ... More >>
