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Government ready to table historic pay-equity offer
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Today I am announcing Cabinet’s decisions on the pay-equity claim for nurses employed by DHBs. More >>
Delivering on Māori housing repairs
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Māori Housing Network Repair Programme is making positive changes for whānau says Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson. More >>
Elusive Bats Come Home To Roost
Saturday, 14 August 2021, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kiri Allan Minister of Conservation Minita mō Te Papa Atawhai The discovery of rare, long-tail bats/pekapeka near Franz Josef for the first time in decades is exciting proof that the Government’s Jobs for Nature and predator free programmes ... More >>
Primary Production Committee Workforce Inquiry Opens For Public Submissions
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 4:18 pm | Primary Production Committee
The Primary Production Committee has opened for public submissions on its inquiry into the future of the workforce needs in the primary industries of New Zealand. The aim of the inquiry—which was initiated in March 2021—is to look into issues ... More >>
Dr Ayesha Verrall: Opening Comments For Reconnecting New Zealanders To The World Forum
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Welcome to the Reconnecting New Zealanders to the World Forum, here at the National Library. More >>
Big Tick For Taranaki Taonga Species
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Projects aimed at protecting taonga species, including kiwi, kokako and hihi, are among a number of Taranaki-based initiatives receiving a boost through the Government’s Jobs for Nature programme, Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan says. More >>
Government Sets Out Plan To Reconnect New Zealanders To The World
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
· Vaccination rollout will speed up, with all eligible ages able to book in their vaccine by 1 September · Move to 6 weeks between doses to ensure more NZers at least partially vaccinated as soon as possible in face of Delta risk · Phased approach ... More >>
Speech To Reconnecting New Zealanders To The World Forum
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
I want to start by thanking Professor Skegg and your group of experts for the important scientific contribution you have made to this discussion and the Government’s decision making about reopening our borders. More >>
Community Housing Providers To Get Upfront Funding To Deliver New Builds Faster
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
Community Housing Providers (CHP) will now to be able to access up-front funding in the early stages of new build developments to help bring on more public housing at pace, the Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods has announced following a roundtable ... More >>
Simple Self-identification One Step Closer
Thursday, 12 August 2021, 5:52 am | New Zealand Government
A self-identification process that supports the needs of transgender, non-binary and intersex New Zealanders is one step closer, Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti said today. “I’m inviting the Governance and Administration select committee ... More >>
Work On Improving Tools To Manage Nutrient Losses From Farms
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will help develop improved tools to manage and estimate on-farm nutrient loss, Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. More >>
Government Delivering More Pathways Into Mahi For Jobseekers
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Over 800 jobseekers will be supported on pathways into employment, education and training through funding into the Māori Trades and Training Fund (MTTF) and He Poutama Rangatahi projects, Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni ... More >>
New Fuel Regulations Come Into Force
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Motorists and smaller fuel companies are set to benefit from a more competitive market as new regulations, including terminal gate pricing, take effect from today,” says Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods. More >>
Reserve Bank Bill Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 8:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The update and strengthening of the Reserve Bank’s decision-making and accountability arrangements will bolster New Zealand’s financial system and make it fit for purpose to address monetary and financial policy issues now and in the future, Grant Robertson ... More >>
Bill Cracking Down On Unfair Commercial Practices Passes Third Reading
Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 8:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to protect New Zealand consumers and business against unfair commercial practices has passed its third reading in Parliament today. The Fair Trading Amendment Bill targets the use of pressure tactics, deception, one-sided contract terms and ... More >>
New Zealand Voices Shape Vaping Regulations
Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Regulations to protect young people and non-smokers from the risks associated with vaping have been announced today by Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall. The scope of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 was expanded More >>
Govt Will Be Equal To Latest Climate Science
Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 5:03 am | New Zealand Government
A collective effort involving every sector of the economy, every community, and almost every government agency and their Minister will be needed to avert a climate crisis, the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw said today in response to the ... More >>
New Honours For Governor-General Designate
Monday, 9 August 2021, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today announced that The Queen has approved the appointment of Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General Designate, as an Additional Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit ... More >>
Keep Track Of Your Surroundings This Rail Safety Week
Monday, 9 August 2021, 5:46 am | New Zealand Government
Despite a drop in the number of collisions and near misses, Kiwis need to be more alert around trains than ever before, Transport Minister Michael Wood said while launching Rail Safety Week. “The number of collisions and near misses with people ... More >>
NZ Olympic Team Congratulated On Historic Campaign
Sunday, 8 August 2021, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister for Sport and Recreation Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated New Zealand’s Olympic Team on making history at the Tokyo Olympic Games. “New Zealand athletes have made history at the Tokyo ... More >>
