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Historic Day For Everyday Workers As Fair Pay Agreements Bill Passes Third Reading
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety The Government has delivered on its election promise to support the lifting of incomes and working conditions of everyday kiwis with the passing of the Fair Pay Agreements Bill through Parliament, ... More >>
Acting PM Congratulates New United Kingdom PM
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. More >>
Assessing Chemical Substances Now More Efficient
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has reformed the approval process for the use of chemicals in New Zealand, making their assessment more efficient without compromising the safety of New Zealanders or the environment. Amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New ... More >>
Govt Delivers Boost For Rainbow Wellbeing Initiatives
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Another 15 organisations providing Rainbow wellbeing support will receive funding to advance their work with Rainbow young people and communities thanks to the Government’s Rainbow mental wellbeing investment. More >>
Medicines Budget Boost Protecting More People
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 7:24 am | New Zealand Government
Plans to protect thousands more people against meningococcal disease and shingles shows how the Government’s big boost to health spending is helping New Zealanders, Health Minister Andrew Little says. “We inherited a mess. When we came into Government, ... More >>
Bill Modernises Fisheries Management
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Fisheries Amendment Bill that passed its final reading today will strengthen and modernise the management of New Zealand's fisheries. “In New Zealand, oceans define our way of life – they contribute to our climate and shape this country ... More >>
Government Takes Pay Equity Action For Social Workers
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to address a long-standing pay gap for community social workers, boosting the wages of almost 500 employees. The pay equity claim means people working for organisation such as iwi social services, kaupapa Māori services and ... More >>
Celebrating Fairer Work This Labour Day
Monday, 24 October 2022, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael WoodMinister for Workplace Relations and Safety New Zealanders can be proud this Labour Day, as working conditions and pay continue to improve across the country, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood has reflected. “Over ... More >>
One Stop Ticketing Solution For Public Transport
Friday, 21 October 2022, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Whether it’s on the bus, train or ferry, New Zealanders will soon be able to use a single payment system across Aotearoa, with today’s signing of the National Ticketing Solution contract with supplier Cubic, Transport Minister Michael Wood has announced. More >>
Hamilton West By-election Date Announced
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
The Hamilton West by-election will be held on Saturday 10 December, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. The by-election follows the announcement of the resignation of independent MP Gaurav Sharma. “The by-election will be held on Saturday 10 December, ... More >>
50 Year Anniversary Of Equal Pay Marks Record Low Pay Gap
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Today marks 50 years since the Equal Pay Act 1972 was passed, a law instrumental in ensuring the legal right to equal pay for equal work in Aotearoa New Zealand says Minister for Women Jan Tinetti. More >>
Government Action Helps More People Move Off Main Benefit
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
September Quarter Benefit statistics released today show the number of people receiving a Main Benefit continues to fall year-on-year. “Our Government have been relentless and deliberate in supporting more people into meaningful employment, education and ... More >>
Stronger Terrorism Laws Make New Zealand Safer
Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is strengthening counter-terrorism laws to make it harder for people who are known threats to undertake terrorist acts, Justice Minister Kiri Allan has announced. More >>
Extraordinary COVID-19 Powers To Be Wound Down
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is winding down the extraordinary powers used to fight COVID-19 through the emergency phase of the response while retaining a small number of baseline measures to contain the spread of the virus, Acting Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins ... More >>
Inflation Eases Amid Volatile Global Environment
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Inflation has eased slightly in the New Zealand economy amid a volatile international environment that continues to put pressure on prices, meaning the Government’s balanced financial approach to target spending is needed now that the emergency Covid ... More >>
Shakespeare In Schools To Stay
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Young people around the country won’t miss out on their opportunity to hone their acting skills and learn about Shakespeare, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Three More Fast-tracked Projects Could Create 891 Homes And 912 Jobs
Monday, 17 October 2022, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Three new residential housing projects have been approved for consideration under the fast-track consenting process. “These projects are in places where houses are needed and, if they are consented, these developments will create 891 new homes and ... More >>
Minister Parker To Attend APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting
Monday, 17 October 2022, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Minister David Parker will represent New Zealand at this week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Meeting. More >>
Australia And New Zealand Reaffirm Defence Relationship
Saturday, 15 October 2022, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Peeni Henare departs for Australia tomorrow to meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles to discuss defence co-operation and security in the region. The annual meeting will take place in Victoria ahead ... More >>
Advisory Panel Appointed For The Defence Policy Review
Friday, 14 October 2022, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Hon Peeni Henare has today announced the establishment of his Ministerial Advisory Panel to provide independent advice throughout the recently commissioned Defence Policy Review. More >>
