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Smaller Class Sizes To Improve Teaching And Learning Outcomes
Monday, 17 April 2023, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is reducing class sizes in the latter primary and intermediate school years to improve education outcomes for kids, Education Minister Jan Tinetti announced today. “Years 4 to 8 are critical for our kids, with research showing this is often ... More >>
More Digital Training For Seniors Rolls Out Across New Zealand
Monday, 17 April 2023, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will continue to help get seniors digitally enabled, Minister for Seniors Ginny Andersen announced today. Six providers of digital training will deliver essential digital skills courses for up to 5,000 learners around the country. “Being ... More >>
Deputy Prime Minister To Lead Pacific Mission
Saturday, 15 April 2023, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs (Pacific Region) Minister Carmel Sepuloni will lead a Pacific Mission to Solomon Islands, Fiji and Tonga – the first to be undertaken since COVID-19. “The Pacific region remains our Government’s ... More >>
Government Refers Solar Energy Projects For Fast-track Consenting
Friday, 14 April 2023, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly half a million solar panels across two Waikato solar farm projects that could reduce over 200 million kilograms of carbon pollution each year have been referred for fast-track consenting, creating up to 280 jobs, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins ... More >>
Govt Rolls Out New Programmes To Support Young People To Get Into Jobs And Away From Crime
Friday, 14 April 2023, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is rolling out new programmes in areas that have seen spikes in youth offending to help steer rangatahi into training and employment, Associate Minister of Social Development and Employment Willie Jackson has announced. Whakawatea te ... More >>
Science Supports Weather Recovery, Climate Resilience
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has made $10.8 million available for urgent research and science services to aid the recent extreme weather response and recovery. More >>
New Independent ETS Advice Will Keep NZ On Track To Meet Emission Targets
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister James Shaw has welcomed the Climate Change Commission’s latest advice on the settings for the Emissions Trading Scheme. More >>
NZ’s Climate Emissions Reduce
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
The latest data confirming a reduction in New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 shows the government’s actions are working, says Climate Change Minister James Shaw. More >>
Major Shakeup Will See Affordable Water Reforms Led And Delivered Regionally
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has listened to feedback from local government and is announcing major changes to New Zealand’s affordable water reforms by agreeing to establish 10 new regionally led entities, which will still deliver big cost savings to New Zealand ... More >>
Extension Ensures More Survivors Are Heard In Abuse In Care Final Report
Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to a request from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care for more time to deliver its final report. More >>
Extension Ensures More Survivors Are Heard In Abuse In Care Final Report
Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to a request from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care for more time to deliver its final report. More >>
Next Steps In Redress System For Survivors Of Abuse In Care
Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has appointed the co-chairs to design a survivor-led independent redress system for historic abuse in care. More >>
Cabinet Promotion To Make Gender History
Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2304/a28693a96cd7f72d2859.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Prime Minister Chris Hipkins with Willow-Jean Prime on Waitangi Day this year. Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins ... More >>
Vaccination, Isolation And Masks Remain Key To Public Safety This Winter
Tuesday, 11 April 2023, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Being up to date with vaccinations, staying home if unwell and wearing masks in healthcare settings remains key to minimising the impact of COVID-19 and reducing pressure on our health system over winter, Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall said today. More >>
100 Days Until The FIFA Women’s World Cup
Tuesday, 11 April 2023, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
The largest women’s sporting event in the world is now only 100 days from hitting New Zealand shores. More >>
Government Takes Further Steps In Improving Safe Access To Credit
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced that changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) will come into force in May, improving safe access to credit for Kiwis, said Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Dr Duncan Webb. The changes include: ... More >>
Continued Focus On Improving The Lives Of Kiwi Kids
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Despite some of the toughest economic conditions in a generation or more, the Annual Report for the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy shows continued progress in lifting children from poverty. “This Government remains steadfast in its commitment to ... More >>
Appointment Of Judge Of The High Court And Associate Judge Of The High Court
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington King’s Counsel Paul James Radich has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, and Wellington barrister Andrew Cunningham Skelton has been appointed an Associate Judge of the High Court, AttorneyGeneral David Parker announced today. ... More >>
Great Walks Bookings Welcome The Return Of International Visitors For The Full Season
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Bookings for New Zealand’s iconic Great Walks will open from 20 April, marking the return of international tourists for the full season, Minister of Conservation Willow-Jean Prime has announced. “We know Kiwis and international travellers alike ... More >>
Latest Statistics Show Youth Justice System Is Working
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
New statistics released today show a continued decline in youth offending over the past decade, Justice Minister Kiri Allan says. “These statistics are evidence the youth justice system is continuing to work as intended for most children and young ... More >>