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Uptake Of Government’s Training Incentive Allowance Skyrockets
Monday, 31 October 2022, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Training Incentive Allowance, which was reinstated as part of Budget 2021 as a Manifesto commitment of the current Government, has had an overwhelming response with an over 600 per cent increase in uptake from 1 January to 30 June 2022 ... More >>
Better Conditions On The Way For Bus Drivers
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The $61 million allocated in Budget 22 will be used to help standardise base wage rates, as we build towards an industry standard $30ph for urban services and $28ph for regional services. To ensure equitable outcomes for PTAs, operators and employees, ... More >>
Communities Given Greater Powers To Reduce Alcohol Harm
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is fixing alcohol legislation that has been used by the alcohol industry and retailers to stop local communities from putting in place rules around the sale of liquor in their area, Justice Minister Kiri Allan announced today. The amendments ... More >>
Crown Apology Delivered To Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) | Kua Tukuna Te Whakapāha A Te Karauna Ki A Ngāti Maru (Taranaki)
Saturday, 29 October 2022, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has delivered the Crown Apology to Ngāti Maru for its historic breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi. A ceremony was held at Te Upoko o te Whenua Marae at Tarata, hosted by Ngāti Maru, where the Crown ... More >>
Summer With International Tourists Off To A Strong Start
Friday, 28 October 2022, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
· Around 145,250 overseas visitors arrived in the four weeks to 26 October · Over 10,000 Working Holiday Visa holders have now arrived in New Zealand · International card spend at 88% of pre-COVID levels (from 26 August to 22 September 2019) in the ... More >>
First Nationwide Health Plan To Deliver Healthy Futures For New Zealanders
Friday, 28 October 2022, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Andrew Little welcomes Te Pae Tata | the Interim New Zealand Health Plan jointly developed by Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora – Māori Health Authority. “We have consolidated the public health system and ... More >>
Government Accelerates Efforts To Support People Into Jobs
Friday, 28 October 2022, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced the Ministry of Social Development’s (MSD) role will expand to support non-beneficiaries into employment, education or training. More >>
Inspector-General Of Defence Bill Introduced
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today introduced the Inspector-General of Defence Bill designed to provide independent oversight of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). This was a recommendation from the Operation Burnham Inquiry which identified significant ... More >>
And We’re Rolling On Government’s Screen Sector Review
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to secure the long-term future of the film and television industry through proposals released today for public consultation as part of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant review. “New Zealanders can be very proud of ... More >>
Aotearoa Puts Preparedness To The Test
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty will be joining students at Waimea Intermediate School in Nelson this morning to practice what to do when an earthquake or tsunami hits, as part of ShakeOut. “ShakeOut is New Zealand’s annual earthquake ... More >>
Govt Launches New Chapter For 18,000 Social Services
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has today launched the Social Sector Commissioning Action Plan 2022-2028, marking a significant and exciting shift in the way social services deliver suppport for people, whānau and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>
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 >>
