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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 >>
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 >>
