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Govt Welcomes Hawke’s Bay Councils Agreement On Cost-sharing
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 10:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance Minister for Cyclone Recovery The Government is welcoming region-wide support in Hawke’s Bay for the agreement on the costs of buying out Category 3 residential properties. All five councils in the region ... More >>
First Of Its Kind Public Housing Development Opens In Auckland
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering a major boost to public housing in Auckland with the opening of the 276 unit Te Mātāwai development on Greys Avenue, that will provide tenants with around-the-clock, on-site support. More >>
Clearer Pricing At Supermarkets Imminent
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 5:37 am | New Zealand Government
New regulations will require grocery retailers to consistently and clearly display pricing by weight, volume or number. Kiwis will find it easier to compare product prices at the supermarket, with new regulations due to come into force at the end ... More >>
Government Makes Historic Pay Offer To Secondary Teachers
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to support the Independent Arbitration Panel’s recommendation to increase secondary teachers’ base salaries by 14.5 percent by December 2024, Minister of Education, Jan Tinetti announced today. “We are absolutely committed ... More >>
More Kiwis In Work As Wages Keep Pace With Inflation
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
More than 110,000 people joined the paid workforce in the past year as the number of those in jobs hit a record high. Wages continue to outpace inflation as the Government’s economic plan supports businesses to add jobs and grow wages and ease cost of living ... More >>
Opening The Doors To Retirement Village Change
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Proposed changes for the retirement village sector balance fairness for consumers with ensuring the sector is supported, Associate Housing Minister Barbara Edmonds announced today. More >>
Government Welcomes Startup Report
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has welcomed a report from the Startup Advisors Council on steps to support a thriving startup sector in New Zealand. More >>
Foreign Minister To Meet With South African Counterparts
Monday, 31 July 2023, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to South Africa this week undertaking a range of bilateral engagements to further explore ways New Zealand can deepen its relationship and economic ties with the region. While abroad Nanaia Mahuta will also ... More >>
Sharing Arrangement Agreed With Hawke’s Bay Leaders
Monday, 31 July 2023, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming an agreement by Hawke’s Bay mayors and Regional Council chair to take to their councils a package including sharing the cost of buying out high-risk (Category 3) residential properties in the region. More >>
Going Now: PR Min Woods - First Government Public Housing In Masterton For 20 Years
Monday, 31 July 2023, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Megan Woods has opened 21 new public homes in Masterton today, welcoming the return of new Government-owned public housing to the area for the first time in two decades. More >>
Camera Rollout Boosts Marine Protection
Sunday, 30 July 2023, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The rollout of on-board cameras across New Zealand’s inshore commercial fishing fleet has reached a new milestone, with cameras going live on the first 23 boats from Tuesday, Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Rachel Brooking has announced. “Initial ... More >>
Te Korowai O Wainuiārua And The Crown Sign Deed Of Settlement
Saturday, 29 July 2023, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Hōnore Andrew Little Minita mō ngā take Tiriti o Waitangi Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations The Crown and Te Korowai o Wainuiārua iwi groups have signed a Deed of Settlement at Raetihi Marae today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations ... More >>
Government Investment Delivers 26 Upgraded Fire Stations
Saturday, 29 July 2023, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Barbara Edmonds Minister of Internal Affairs Communities around New Zealand are safer, with 26 fire stations having now been successfully upgraded or rebuilt, providing a boost for regional economies and a key emergency service, Minister of ... More >>
Women And Girls In Sport Strategy Showing Results With Improved Media Coverage
Friday, 28 July 2023, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
2022 was another year of positive change in visibility of women in sport with a further jump in the coverage of female athletes and teams in news media. More >>
Govt Prescribes Daylight Disinfectant To Modern Slavery
Friday, 28 July 2023, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is working alongside business to deliver on its commitment to address modern slavery by introducing new legislation that requires organisations and businesses to be transparent about their operations and supply chains through a new public register. ... More >>
$73m For Nelson Hospital Redevelopment
Friday, 28 July 2023, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall today announced funding of $73 million for the first tranche of a major redevelopment of Nelson Hospital. “This Government funding will enable work to progress on plans for a new acute services and inpatient building ... More >>
Foreign Minister Meets US Secretary Of State
Thursday, 27 July 2023, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Wellington this morning. More >>
PMs Hipkins And Albanese Celebrate Close Ties And Focus On The Future
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Wellington today for their first annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders Meeting. The meeting took place as the countries celebrate the 40th anniversary of Closer ... More >>
Government To Review Weather Forecasting System
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has commissioned a review of New Zealand’s weather forecasting system, State Owned Enterprises Minister Duncan Webb says. More >>
Government Strengthens Cyber Security
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
A lead operational agency will be established to strengthen cyber security readiness and response as well as make it easier for people and organisations to get help, Minister for the Public Service Andrew Little says. More >>
