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Faster Consenting With Remote Inspections
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will release a discussion document in quarter three of 2024. There will be an opportunity for councils and the sector to provide feedback about the best approach. More >>
Revision Programme Presented To Parliament
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
A new revision programme enabling the Government to continue the progressive revision of Acts in New Zealand has been presented to Parliament, Attorney-General Judith Collins announced today. More >>
Government Aligns Clean Car Importer Standard With Australia To Reduce Vehicle Prices For Kiwis
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will be aligning the Clean Car Importer Standard with Australia in order to provide the vehicle import market with certainty and ease cost of living pressures on Kiwis the next time they need to purchase a vehicle, Transport Minister ... More >>
More Support For Wairoa Clean-up
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Wairoa District Council has identified what it needs, and this additional funding is immediately available for the work. More >>
NZQA Board Appointments
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
NZQA has a crucial role ensuring New Zealand qualifications are relevant, robust and credible. The appointees bring significant public and private sector experience and expertise to the Board. More >>
Minister Concludes Local Government Review
Friday, 5 July 2024, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
While the Review highlighted longstanding funding and financing issues in the local government sector, some of the review’s other recommendations were ideologically driven, such as mandating wellbeing goals and establishing a bureaucratic stewardship ... More >>
Minister Thanks Outgoing Secretary For Education
Friday, 5 July 2024, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
“Improving education outcomes is a key part of the Government’s Q3 action plan. I look forward to continuing to work with Iona to deliver on our priorities,” Ms Stanford says. More >>
Consultation Begins On New Cancer Medicines
Friday, 5 July 2024, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Consultation for this first tranche is open until Friday 26 July. Following that, a funding proposal will be taken to Pharmac’s Board for a decision. More >>
50 Years On, Niue And NZ Look To The Future
Friday, 5 July 2024, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
A half-century after pursuing self-government, Niue can count on New Zealand’s steadfast partnership and support, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Upgrading System Resulting In Faster Passport Processing
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Internal Affairs Minister David Seymour says wait times for passports are reducing, as the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) reports the highest ever monthly figure for digital uptake in passport applications. More >>
New School For Flat Bush
Friday, 5 July 2024, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is building for roll growth and easing pressure in Auckland’s school system, by committing to the construction of a new primary school, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>
Roads Of National Significance Moving At Pace
Friday, 5 July 2024, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed news that the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is getting on with the Government’s first seven Roads of National Significance (RoNS) projects expected to begin procurement, enabling works and construction in ... More >>
Expert Panel Appointed To Review Public Works Act
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
An independent expert advisory panel has been appointed to review the Public Works Act to make it easier to build infrastructure, Minister for Land Information Chris Penk has announced. More >>
Resources Minister Heads To Australia With Message - ‘NZ Is Open For Business’
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The visit is also an opportunity to build relationships with Australian state and federal counterparts and learn from their experiences as New Zealand seeks to develop a strategic, enduring minerals sector. More >>
Prime Minister’s Scholarships Awarded
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s ability to engage with key trading partners is set to grow further with 20 scholarships awarded for groups to gain education experiences across Asia and Latin America, Tertiary Education and Skills Minister, Penny Simmonds says. More >>
Next Steps For Northwest Rapid Transit Underway
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed progress on Northwest Rapid Transit, as the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) confirms next steps on the preferred option, a busway alongside State Highway 16 from Brigham Creek to Auckland City Centre. More >>
Announcement Of Mental Health Targets And Mental Health And Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has done well as a country breaking down the barriers in mental health. Breaking down the stigma and discrimination. In New Zealand we’ve come a long way creating a culture where more people are openly talking about mental health. More >>
New Fund For Mental Health Services Set To Open
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
The first round of the government’s $10 million Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund is set to open for applications later this month, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. More >>
Targets Will Drive Improvement In Mental Health
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Reflecting the Government’s priority to improve the public services Kiwis rely on, including mental health care, Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey has today announced five mental health and addiction targets. More >>
Going For Housing Growth Stage One Unveiled
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will establish ambitious new housing growth targets for New Zealand’s cities, while taking steps to make it easier to expand both up and out, says Housing and Resource Management Act (RMA) Reform Minister Chris Bishop More >>
