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Banking Sector First To Be Living Wage Accredited
Monday, 27 July 2020, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The banking sector has become New Zealand’s first Living Wage Accredited industry, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Andrew Little says. “I am pleased to see that workers and contractors in the banking sector will be paid at least the Living ... More >>
COVID-19: Stabilising International Education As The Sector Rebuilds
Monday, 27 July 2020, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has released a long-term strategic recovery plan, backed by $51.6 million investment from the COVID recovery and response fund to help stabilise New Zealand’s international education sector. “The Government is acutely aware of ... More >>
Stronger enforcement and protection for migrant workers
Monday, 27 July 2020, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Temporary migrant workers will be better protected by sweeping changes to prevent exploitation and improve enforcement, say Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, Minister for Workplace Relations Andrew Little, and Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi. More >>
RSA to receive funding from Covid-19 Recovery Fund
Monday, 27 July 2020, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has approved a one off grant of $2.53 million to be made to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RSA), announced Minister for Veterans Ron Mark. More >>
Primary sector jobs for kiwis gets a boost
Monday, 27 July 2020, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
A new campaign launched today will attract people to vital food and fibre sector jobs, says Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor. More >>
Olympic Pool At Hawke’s Bay Aquatic Centre
Sunday, 26 July 2020, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
An Olympic-sized pool will be the centrepiece of a regional aquatic centre in Hawke’s Bay which has won government support through a new infrastructure fund. Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson and Small Business Minister Stuart Nash say up ... More >>
100% Renewable Electricity Grid Explored With Pumped Storage ‘battery’
Sunday, 26 July 2020, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking a significant step toward its goal for 100% renewable electricity generation in a move that could be a game changer for consumers and the creation of a low-emissions economy, Energy & Resources Minister Megan Woods said. ... More >>
Fighting Meth Harm In The Regions
Saturday, 25 July 2020, 6:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $20 million in regional programmes to reduce the damage methamphetamine use is causing to whānau, businesses, their communities and economies. “Meth use is killing regional New Zealand. Community and industry leaders have ... More >>
Govt backs construction sector with new training centre
Friday, 24 July 2020, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Otago Polytechnic, a subsidiary of the NZ Institute of Skills and Technology, will get a new purpose-built centre in Dunedin devoted to training qualified workers for the building, construction and related trades, Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones ... More >>
Kaikōura projects lifted with Covid-19 Fund
Friday, 24 July 2020, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Kaikōura Aquatic Centre and Scout Hall will benefit from a $1.47 million Government investment, Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau announced in Kaikōura today. “Kaikōura is a region still recovering from the November 2016 ... More >>
Government ensures greater safety for our drinking water
Friday, 24 July 2020, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The passing today of the Taumata Arowai – the Water Services Regulator Bill draws a further line under the Havelock North tragedy and will lead to safer and sustainable drinking water for all New Zealanders. More >>
Whenua law changes help whānau
Friday, 24 July 2020, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori land owners will be better supported to resolve disputes and build papakāinga housing on their whenua with targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act now becoming law. More >>
Supporting more families into home ownership
Friday, 24 July 2020, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
More New Zealanders will be helped into home ownership with today’s launch of the Government’s Progressive Home Ownership scheme, Housing Minister Megan Woods said. “Under-investment in housing and infrastructure in the past has made the ... More >>
New opportunity hatches for Southland economy
Friday, 24 July 2020, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is backing Southland’s aquaculture industry with an $8 million loan to develop a salmon hatchery in the deep south, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones have today ... More >>
Law to help infrastructure financing passes
Friday, 24 July 2020, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has passed legislation establishing a new tool to enable infrastructure for housing and urban development. More >>
Over $53m for Top of the South projects
Friday, 24 July 2020, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $53.3 million in a variety of projects that will provide a huge boost to the Nelson, Marlborough and Blenheim region, Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau announced in Blenheim this morning. More >>
Sacred Heart Cathedral to be restored and strengthened
Friday, 24 July 2020, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Almost 300 construction jobs will be created with work getting underway on the restoration and strengthening of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington. More >>
Better access to rates support
Friday, 24 July 2020, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Local Government Hon Nanaia Mahuta welcomes legislation that makes it easier for low income ratepayers to access rates support from the Government. More >>
Support To Clear COVID-19 Affected Court Cases
Friday, 24 July 2020, 6:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to address the backlog of cases across the court system following the COVID-19 lockdown period, Minister of Justice Andrew Little announced today. A $50 million investment is being made from the COVID-19 Response ... More >>
Equal Pay Amendment Bill Passes With Unanimous Support
Friday, 24 July 2020, 5:40 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders working in female-dominated professions will have a clearer pathway for pay equity with the passing of the Equal Pay Amendment Bill at 11:59pm this evening, say Minister for Workplace Relations, Andrew Little, and Minister for Women, Julie ... More >>
