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Benefit Stats Highlight Need For Welfare Reset
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
We are focusing on under-25s because they tend to have less work experience and are at greater risk of getting stuck on welfare for longer. Supporting them now is crucial for enhancing their long-term job prospects. More >>
School Attendance Continues To Increase
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Provisional school attendance data for Term 2 2024 released today has shown more students are back in class compared to last year, with 53.1 per cent of students regularly attending, compared with 47 per cent in Term 2 2023, Associate Education ... More >>
$22.7m Of West Coast Resilience Projects Underway
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed news of progress being made by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) on the first of several crucial resilience projects underway on the South Island’s West Coast. More >>
Migrant School Leavers To Get Part-time Work Rights
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Government
This will be implemented by the end of October. Immigration New Zealand will provide details about how to apply and the exact date the change comes into effect by 30 August. More >>
Funding To Support Use Of NZ Sign Language
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Initiatives that received an NZSL Board Community Grants this year include camps that support the use of NZSL through physical and sensory activities, and clubs where Deaf people and their families can practice using NZSL in person. More >>
Inflation Data Shows Progress In Economic Recovery
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s Consumer Price Index data which has inflation at 3.3 per cent for the year to July 2024, shows we are turning our economy around and winning the fight against rampant inflation, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Consultation Opens For The Emissions Reduction Plan
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s draft Emissions Reduction Plan shows we can stay within the limits of the first two emissions budgets while growing the economy, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. More >>
Expectations Set For Improved Medicines Access
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
“My letter of expectations also makes it clear that I want Pharmac to work in partnership with consumers, clinicians, suppliers and the health sector to improve health outcomes for New Zealanders,” says Mr Seymour. More >>
Experts To Advise Minister On Oranga Tamariki
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board has been re-established by the Minister for Children, Karen Chhour. More >>
Regional Development Minister To Host Summits
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones will hold a series of nationwide summits to discuss regional priorities, aspirations and opportunities, with the first kicking off in Nelson on August 12. More >>
Government Delivers New School For Rolleston
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is addressing growing demands on South Canterbury’s school network, by delivering a new primary school in Rolleston, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>
New Speed Camera Signs To Improve Safety
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 7:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming the rollout of new speed camera signs for fixed speed cameras to encourage drivers to check their speeds, improving road safety and avoiding costly speeding tickets, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. More >>
New Zealand, Korea Strengthen Relationship
Monday, 15 July 2024, 7:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Korea was the first stop in Mr Peters’ visit to North East Asia. He will now be traveling to Japan. More >>
Investing For Future Growth In Tourism And Hospitality
Monday, 15 July 2024, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is moving forward with recommendations from the Tourism Data Leadership Group, beginning with establishing a Tourism Data Partnership Fund says Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey. More >>
4000 More Job Seekers To Get Case Managers
Monday, 15 July 2024, 8:11 am | New Zealand Government
A new over-the-phone employment case management service will see thousands more job seekers under the age of 25 supported to find work, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston has announced. More >>
Trade Minister To Attend G7 Meeting In Italy
Sunday, 14 July 2024, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister McClay will represent New Zealand alongside G7 members and a small group of others including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Kenya, South Korea, Türkiye and Viet Nam. More >>
Ministers Reveal Consequences For Unruly Kāinga Ora Tenants
Sunday, 14 July 2024, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
“The message to Kāinga Ora tenants is clear: if your actions are causing your neighbours to live in fear and misery, your time is up. Change your behaviour now or face the consequences,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Prime Minister Wraps Up US Visit In California
Saturday, 13 July 2024, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Luxon’s visit also advanced New Zealand’s technology and investment opportunity with the United States. More >>
District Court Judges Appointed
Friday, 12 July 2024, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The appointees will take up their roles in July and August at the Manukau, Rotorua and Invercargill courts. More >>
Urgent Review Into Wairoa Flood Response Begins
Friday, 12 July 2024, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister, Penny Simmonds today announced the terms of reference for a rapid review into the Wairoa flood response. More >>
