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Act On Family Violence And Sexual Violence Over The Summer Season
Friday, 27 December 2024, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Prevention of Family & Sexual Violence Karen Chhour urges people to speak up and get help because family violence and sexual violence are crimes that can seriously impact people’s health and wellbeing. More >>
Be Wise Around Water This Summer
Monday, 23 December 2024, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
“Always find the safest place to swim – much of our coastline is treacherous & many places don’t have lifeguard patrols, so always swim on patrolled beaches. If you’re going out on a boat, wear a lifejacket. It’s not rocket science & it ... More >>
Drive Safely This Summer
Monday, 23 December 2024, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
“This time of year can be stressful and result in poor decision-making on our roads. Whether you are travelling to see loved ones, embarking on a road trip with friends, or exploring all that New Zealand has to offer, please take care and drive responsibly,” ... More >>
Internationally-trained Doctors Jump At Chance To Boost Health Workforce
Sunday, 22 December 2024, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Medical Council will now have three exam dates in March, June and September 2025, up from two in 2024. More >>
PM Appoints Business Leader To APEC Business Advisory Council
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Sarah commences her term on 1 January. The two other New Zealand members of ABAC are Anna Curzon and Brett O’Riley. More >>
New Housing Developments Able To Progress More Quickly
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Applications to issue titles and subdivide land are a key part of the building development process and are required before settlement can occur. Delays in processing these applications can put entire housing developments on hold, contributing to increased ... More >>
Actions To Speed Up Air Travel Delivering Results
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
“Improving the efficiency of air travel is a priority for the Government to give passengers a smoother, more reliable travel journey,” Mr Brown says. More >>
Vocational Education And Training Decisions Support Return To Regions
Friday, 20 December 2024, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
“The redesigned system will better meet the needs of learners, industry, and the economy. It includes re-establishing regional polytechnics that are financially sustainable,” Ms Simmonds says. More >>
Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Synthetic Refrigerants
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
“Regulations will be drafted to support a product stewardship scheme for synthetic refrigerants, Ms. Simmonds says. More >>
Ngāruawāhia Section Of Waikato Expressway Back To 4 Lanes For Christmas
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
“NZTA contractors have been working for more than two years to bring this section of expressway up to the same standard as neighbouring expressway sections which have been built to allow for a speed limit of 110km/h. More >>
Collaboration With Private Sector To Combat Text Scams
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Text messages reported to the Department are shared with telecommunications companies and any weblinks in the texts are shared with internet service providers so they can be blocked. More >>
Appointments To The ENZ Board
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Dr Erik Lithander has been appointed as a new member of the ENZ board for a three-year term until 30 January 2028. Current board member, Mr Tony Gray MNZM JP, has been appointed to the position of Deputy Chair until 31 October 2027. More >>
Government To Celebrate Waitangi Day Around NZ
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Waitangi Day is of national importance, and I am keen to join New Zealanders celebrating it in other regions, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>
More Gangs Added To Gangs Act List
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Following an Order passed by Cabinet, from 3 February 2025 the gangs known as the “TwoEight Brotherhood” and the “Bloods” will be added to the Gangs Act list, bringing the total number of “Identified Gangs” in the Gangs Act to 37. More >>
Judicial Appointment Announced
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Whata’s appointment as a Judge of the Court of Appeal will take effect on 1 August 2025 and fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon Justice David Goddard on 31 July 2025. More >>
Citizenship Application Backlog Down 14 Percent, New Dashboard To Track Progress
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Department of Internal Affairs has made great progress in steadily reducing the backlog in citizenship applications so new New Zealanders can receive their citizenship by grant faster, says Ms van Velden. More >>
GDP Data Highlights Importance Of Growth
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Data released today by Stats NZ shows Gross Domestic Product fell 1 per cent in the September quarter. New Zealanders have now experienced eight quarters of negative growth on a per head basis. More >>
Strengthening Free Speech In Universities
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The proposed changes to the Education and Training Act 2020 will set clear expectations on how universities should approach freedom of speech issues. Each university will adopt a freedom of speech statement consistent with these expectations. More >>
Launch Of Emergency Cellular Priority Service
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Public Safety Network solutions including Cellular Roaming and Priority, along with the new digital Land Mobile Radio network, are about ensuring reliable, secure worldclass communications so our frontline responders can do their jobs quickly and ... More >>
Government Boosts Support For Avian Influenza Response
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Biosecurity Act enables Biosecurity New Zealand to instruct a farmer to depopulate a shed or farm, or to impose controls on their operations to prevent the spread of an unwanted organism. More >>
