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Log Traders & Forestry Advisers Registration Bill Passed By Parliament
Friday, 24 July 2020, 5:38 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament has today passed the Forests (Regulation of Log Traders and Forestry Advisers) Amendment Bill that will provide better information on log supply and build investor confidence in the forestry sector, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says. The ... More >>
Kāinga Ora Gets Tooled Up To Build More Homes
Thursday, 23 July 2020, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to transform our urban areas and create sustainable, inclusive and thriving communities was passed today, Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford said. “The Urban Development Bill gives Kāinga Ora-Homes and Communities the tools it needs ... More >>
New Rules To Help Our Cities Grow Up And Out
Thursday, 23 July 2020, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
New rules to help our fastest growing cities make room for their rising populations has today been released by Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford and Environment Minister David Parker. Phil Twyford said poor quality and restrictive planning has ... More >>
Parliament Passes Bill To Reform Public Service
Thursday, 23 July 2020, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins said today’s passing of the Public Service Legislation Bill will deliver the most significant change in the public service in 30 years. The new Public Service Act, which repeals and replaces the State Sector ... More >>
125 Community Connectors Across New Zealand To Support Recovery
Thursday, 23 July 2020, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
125 Community Connector positions are being established within the community and throughout the country to focus on helping people connect with the services they need to support recovery post COVID-19, announced Social Development Minister Carmel ... More >>
Lowest ever Public Service Gender Pay Gap
Thursday, 23 July 2020, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Women who work in the Public Service are becoming more fairly paid, thanks to the Gender Pay Gap Action Plan delivering on Government’s commitment to women. The Gender Pay Gap Acton Plan Progress Report was released today by Minister for Women, ... More >>
‘Biggest Education Changes In Decades’ Returns To Parliament
Wednesday, 22 July 2020, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Education and Training Bill, which modernises and strengthens the education system is expected to pass its third reading this week,” Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. The Bill which brings all key legislation on early learning, ... More >>
Minister steps down
Wednesday, 22 July 2020, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
“I accept the Prime Minister’s decision and apologise absolutely,” Iain Lees-Galloway says. More >>
PM Statement On Iain Lees-Galloway
Wednesday, 22 July 2020, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
This morning I am announcing that I have dismissed Minister Iain Lees Galloway as a Minister. Yesterday afternoon the leader of the opposition advised me of an email she had received that related to Iain Lees Galloway. She conveyed to me that she ... More >>
Securing medicine supply and investing in COVID-19 capacity
Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has moved to ensure New Zealanders continue to get access to the medicines they need, while at the same time investing more in contact tracing and other COVID-19 health responses. More >>
Expanding Transitions Support To Thousands More Tourism SMEs
Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
A $10 million investment through the Tourism Transitions Programme will support up to 3,000 small and medium tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19 to get expert advice, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. Funding will be provided to ... More >>
Partnering to transform our agritech industry
Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
An industry plan to transform and grow New Zealand’s agritech sector was today launched by Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
Government Funding For Crucial Health Support Infrastructure
Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 6:04 am | New Zealand Government
Two health providers will receive funding through the Government’s infrastructure programme for building projects in Christchurch that will provide South Island patients and their families improved access to accommodation and support while they receive ... More >>
Fund Helps Kiwi Kids With Disabilities Into Sport
Monday, 20 July 2020, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has awarded grants to 59 individuals and organisations to increase the participation of young people in Para sport. The focus of the Minister’s $44,000 Discretionary Fund is decided by each Minister ... More >>
Auckland Transport Infrastructure Revealed
Saturday, 18 July 2020, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced details of Auckland transport projects to help the region’s economic recovery. Approximately 800 jobs are expected to be created through a $182 million ... More >>
New Mandatory Labelling Rules For Alcohol Protect Kiwi Kids
Saturday, 18 July 2020, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will be moving to mandatory pregnancy warning labels on alcohol products, Food Safety Minister Damien O’Connor has announced. The move was agreed late yesterday at a meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. ... More >>
Te Whau Pathway Extended As Part Of $220m Nationwide Cycleways Investment
Saturday, 18 July 2020, 8:10 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Julie Anne Genter Associate Minister of Transport PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT The Government will invest $35 million to significantly extend the Te Whau coastal pathway in Auckland as part of a $220 million cycleway package, Associate Transport ... More >>
Funding For Kaikohe Sports Facilities
Friday, 17 July 2020, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide funding for the redevelopment of a sports park in Kaikohe that will provide the Northland town and surrounding region with modern and fit-for-purpose facilities, as well as creating economic stimulus and jobs at a crucial time, Infrastructure ... More >>
Funding extends support for Taupō rangatahi
Friday, 17 July 2020, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A pre-employment training provider in Taupō will receive $722,500 to expand its services to include more young people, Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced today. More >>
NZ increasing Defence diplomatic presence in the Pacific
Friday, 17 July 2020, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is deepening its Defence relationships in the Pacific through establishing a resident Defence Adviser in the Kingdom of Tonga, announced Defence Minister Ron Mark. More >>
