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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 >>

Open Work Rights Return For Partners Of High Skilled Migrants

Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government

From 2 December, open work rights will be available to partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders working in higher-skilled roles who earn at least 80 percent of the median wage,” Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>

Government To Overhaul Anti-Money Laundering Regime

Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government

“Cabinet has approved an AML/CFT reform work programme which will change the supervisor structure that monitors AML/CFT compliance and introduce a new funding model for the system. More >>

Funding Boost For Hato Hone St John

Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government

“Hato Hone St John provides an essential service by ensuring people receive timely treatment in an emergency. This is a significant uplift in a constrained financial environment,” says Ms Costello. More >>

Police Deliver Clear Message To Gangs

Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government

“I want to thank the police officers involved for the outstanding work that has led to today’s arrests, seizure of property and drugs as part of Operation Highwater, a 10-month investigation in response to violent crime and offending in the town." More >>