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Improving 111 Responses For People In Mental Distress
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced its commitment to roll out a national multi-agency approach to better respond to 111 calls for people experiencing mental distress. More >>
Next Steps Taken To Protect Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government moved to protect the Hauraki Gulf for future generations today with the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill passing its first reading, Conservation Minister Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
NZ And India Progress Economic Partnership
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s relationship with India took a significant step forward during Trade and Export Growth and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor’s three-day visit to New Delhi. More >>
Bill To Lower Local Election Voting Age Goes To Select Committee
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 8:33 pm | New Zealand Government
In response to a Supreme Court Declaration of Inconsistency, the Government has introduced a Bill that lowers the voting age for local government elections from 18 to 16. The Bill has passed its first reading and will be further considered in ... More >>
Fitch Affirms NZ AA+ Credit Rating
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s prudent and responsible financial management has been acknowledged by the credit rating agency Fitch. Fitch affirmed New Zealand’s long term foreign and local currency ratings at AA+ with a stable outlook. It follows Moody’s annual ... More >>
Bottom-trawling Ban For Most Of Hauraki Gulf
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 7:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Labour Government will ban bottom fishing from the vast bulk of the Hauraki Gulf as part of its plan to better protect the 1.2-million-hectare marine park for future generations, with public consultation opening tomorrow. Options announced ... More >>
Government Tightens Belt And Clamps Down On Spending On Consultants And Contractors
Monday, 28 August 2023, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
In the face of a deteriorating global economy and tax revenue failing to meet Treasury’s forecasts, the Government is requiring public agencies to find permanent savings including through cutting back on contractors. It is also reducing future budget ... More >>
New Residence Pathway For Special Ukraine Visa Holders Settled In New Zealand
Saturday, 26 August 2023, 6:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Government continues to support those who have fled the illegal war in Ukraine with the announcement of a new residence pathway for Special Ukraine Visa holders. “Many of those who sought safety here in New Zealand would never have anticipated ... More >>
New Zealand Affirms International Commitment To Disability Community
Friday, 25 August 2023, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s continued commitment to disabled people is reflected in its response to a major United Nations report, Minister for Disability Issues Priyanca Radhakrishnan said today. More >>
Government Delivers 2,250 New Classrooms
Friday, 25 August 2023, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Chris Hipkins Government has made major progress in upgrading and building classrooms and other school property across the country. More >>
Huge Win For Communities With Passing Of New Alcohol Laws
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has delivered new legislation that will ensure the voices of communities are heard in alcohol licensing decisions, contributing greatly to a reduction in alcohol harm, Minister of Justice Ginny Andersen says. More >>
Government And Auckland Council Agree Cost Sharing Arrangements
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
A cost-sharing agreement between the Government and Auckland Council will see the Crown contribute $877 million towards Auckland’s recovery following the Anniversary Day floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, earlier this year. More >>
Government And Tairāwhiti Agree Cost-sharing Arrangements For The Cyclone-affected Region
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government and Gisborne District Council have agreed to a cost sharing package to further support the Tairāwhiti region’s recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Fewer Kids Going Hungry With 100 Million School Lunches Delivered
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
A programme that helps thousands of kiwi children and young people, their parents and teachers has hit a major milestone, with 100 million free and healthy school lunches delivered. More >>
Consumer Protection Bill Ensures Affordable, Quality Public Water Services
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 5:38 am | New Zealand Government
23 August Last piece of water reforms passed by Parliament New public water entities must charge fairly Public watchdogs set up to protect consumers’ interests Parliament has tonight passed the final leg of reforms to make sure New Zealanders have safe, ... More >>
New Tertiary Fund To Help Remove Barriers To Student Success
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jan Tinetti Minister of Education A new fund will help remove barriers and improve opportunities for the most underserved tertiary students in New Zealand, Education Minister Jan Tinetti has announced today. The Government is reprioritising $10 million ... More >>
Water Services Legislation Bill Passes Third Reading
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today passed the next key piece of legislation required to ensure affordable, safe, and sustainable publicly owned water services for New Zealanders for generations to come. “The Water Services Legislation Bill builds on the Water ... More >>
Government Investment For 1,000 New Teachers Pays Off In Under A Year
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
A multi-million investment package in teacher supply announced in September last year has already exceeded its goal of 1,000 new teachers. Education Minister Jan Tinetti announced the milestone today, during the New Zealand Area Schools Association ... More >>
Government Will Remove “bright-line” Test For Cyclone Buyout Properties
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is ensuring that owners of flood and cyclone-damaged properties who take up voluntary buy-out offers are not inadvertently caught by tax rules applying to profits on the sale of their land. More >>
New Youth Vaping Regulations Set Out
Monday, 21 August 2023, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall Minister of Health New regulations to limit youth vaping have been confirmed and will come into effect on 21 September this year, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has announced. “All vaping devices sold in New Zealand will need ... More >>
