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Over 1 Million Period Product Packs Delivered In Schools
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
“More students are benefiting from free period products in schools programme, with over one million product packs delivered to schools across Aotearoa,” Minister of Education Jan Tinetti said. Jan Tinetti visited Naenae College today to celebrate ... More >>
Historic Pay Boost For Kōhanga Reo
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Most kaiako (teachers) will see an average increase in pay of around 35% About 2000 kaiako, kaiawhina and kaiwhakarite expected to benefit Boost to give parity to similar roles outside of kōhanga reo and encourage whānau to become kaiako Kaiako working ... More >>
More Kiwis In Work As Rising Wages Outpace Inflation
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are in paid work in record numbers and wages are outpacing inflation as the Government’s economic plan continues to deliver more jobs and growing wages to help with cost of living pressures, Grant Robertson said. “This is a positive ... More >>
Funding For Silt And Debris Removal In Hawke’s Bay And Tairāwhiti
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing significant financial support to assist removal of cyclone-related sediment and debris in the Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti regions, Ministers announced today. “This latest funding will help councils manage the cost of the post cyclone ... More >>
PM To Meet UK Prime Minister In London
Monday, 1 May 2023, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced he will meet his UK counterpart Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street this week to advance the two countries’ Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The meeting takes place as part of the Prime Minister’s trip to London for ... More >>
Government Launches Rapid Review Into KiwiRail Disruptions
Monday, 1 May 2023, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is launching a rapid review into KiwiRail following a breakdown of critical equipment that led to major disruptions for Wellington passenger rail users. The Review will inquire whether KiwiRail is appropriately focused on the delivery ... More >>
Winter Energy Payment To Help Over A Million People During The Colder Months
Sunday, 30 April 2023, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Over one-million New Zealanders will receive more cost of living relief from tomorrow, with the Winter Energy Payment kicking in once again for people receiving New Zealand Superannuation, a Main Benefit or Veteran’s Pension. From 1 May to 1 October this ... More >>
Government Green Lights Lower North Island Rail
Saturday, 29 April 2023, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
A fleet of 18 brand new trains for Wairarapa and Kapiti Coast: · Increase capacity by approximately 1.5 million trips · Time savings of up to 15 minutes on the Manawatū line · Reduce over half a million tonnes of emissions · Build resilience into the More >>
Massive jump in R&D off back of Government investment
Friday, 28 April 2023, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s level of investment in research and development is paying off with new figures out today showing total expenditure in R&D hit record levels last year and has increased by 67 per cent since 2016. Total R&D expenditure ... More >>
New $21m Health Facility To Support The Buller Community
Friday, 28 April 2023, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
A new integrated health facility built to improve and future-proof care for the Buller community was officially opened by Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall this afternoon. The new facility, Te Rau Kawakawa, has been purpose built to house a range ... More >>
Tairāwhiti/Gisborne And Wairoa Land Use Inquiry Given Short Extension
Friday, 28 April 2023, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
A 12-day extension has been approved to the 30 April deadline for the Ministerial Inquiry into woody debris (including forestry slash) and sediment in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa. The three-member panel for the Ministerial Inquiry, chaired by Hekia ... More >>
Speech PM Hipkins: Pre-Budget Speech, Auckland
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon everyone, it’s great to be with you today. Thank you to Brett and Allan from the EMA for hosting this event, which officially kicks off the 2023 Government Budget period. The decision to give this speech here, with this audience in Auckland, ... More >>
Government Rules Out Cyclone Levy In No-frills Budget
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has ruled out a specific cyclone levy in the upcoming Budget to pay for the recovery from the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. In a pre-Budget speech in Auckland today the Prime Minister ... More >>
Consultation Opens On Plan To Transform The Fishing Sector
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has released a draft plan to transform the fishing sector so that it can do a better job of protecting the environment while providing more jobs and earning more money. “Oceans are an essential part of being a New Zealander,” ... More >>
Government Supporting More Onshore Wood Processing
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Unlocking the potential of the wood processing sector, growing our economy and contributing to New Zealand’s climate change response is the aim of a new fund announced by Forestry Minister Peeni Henare today. Speaking at the Wood Processers and Manufacturers ... More >>
IRD High Wealth Individuals Research Project Launch
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister of Revenue Victoria University, Old Government Building, Lecture Theatre 1 Good afternoon. This time last year, I gave a speech about shining a light on unfairness in our tax system. There, I spoke about two key projects underway ... More >>
IRD Report Shows Wealthy NZers Pay Much Lower Tax Rates Than Other Earners
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue research released today reveals a large differential between the tax rates ordinary New Zealanders pay on their full income compared with the super-wealthy, Revenue Minister David Parker says. “This internationally ground-breaking research ... More >>
Ngāti Kahungunu And Oranga Tamariki Launch Bespoke Partnership
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
A new iwi-led plan to transform the way tamariki and whānau in Te Matau a Māui (Hawkes Bay) are supported was officially launched at Waipatu Marae today by Minister for Children Kelvin Davis. More >>
Honouring Our Veterans This Anzac Day
Tuesday, 25 April 2023, 5:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Veterans Meka Whaitiri is encouraging all New Zealanders to find a way to mark Anzac Day this year. “Anzac Day commemorates all those who have served, and those who continue to do so,” Meka Whaitiri said. “Today is a day of reflection ... More >>
Visit Celebrates Close Bonds Between New Zealand And Australia
Sunday, 23 April 2023, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Chris Hipkins Prime Minister Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has concluded his visit to Brisbane today, after participating in an Australian citizenship ceremony marking a new direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders living in Australia. ... More >>
