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RMA Law Promotes Healthy Waterways
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A law that makes crucial environmental improvements to the RMA, particularly for freshwater, has passed its third and final reading today. “Achieving this step in the Government’s approach to reforming New Zealand’s resource management system ... More >>
New Navy Vessel Aotearoa To Arrive In New Zealand
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s new ship, Aotearoa , set sail for New Zealand on 10 June from the Republic of Korea, and is due to arrive in Auckland tomorrow, announced Minister of Defence Ron Mark. “ Aotearoa is the Royal New Zealand Navy’s new ... More >>
PGF funding boost for Hawke’s Bay
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing nearly $8 million in two game changing projects in the Hawke’s Bay, preparing youth for vocational training and job readiness, and creating immediate jobs in the manufacturing, recycling and horticulture industries, ... More >>
Govts To Consider Wider Measures Of Success As Wellbeing Amendment Bill Passes
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Public Finance (Wellbeing) Amendment Bill passed by Parliament today puts New Zealand in a world-leading position by legislating for Governments to consider peoples’ wellbeing alongside traditional fiscal and economic indicators of success, Finance ... More >>
Racing Industry Bill passes third reading
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters has today welcomed the Racing Industry Bill passing its third reading, creating the legislative framework for revitalising the racing industry while limiting the need for future government intervention. More >>
Northland Skills Leadership Group
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
A Regional Skills Leadership Group has been established to help support Northland’s changing labour market. More >>
Regional Skills Leadership Groups for labour market recovery
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is establishing 15 independent Regional Skills Leadership Groups to better manage changing skills and workforce needs in our regions and cities and to support the recovery of labour markets. More >>
Constable Hunt Honoured At Graduation
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash congratulates Constable Kirsten Craig of Palmerston North, who graduated top of Wing 338 today, and received the Minister’s Award.She is being posted to the Central Police District. Constable Craig has a double degree ... More >>
New protection for dolphins
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Extensive new protections are being put in place as part of an updated plan to look after New Zealand’s native Hector’s and Māui dolphins, announced Minister of Fisheries Stuart Nash and Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage today. More >>
Renowned Tourism Asset Protected
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand will receive COVID-19 recovery support as part of the $400 million Tourism Sector Recovery Package aimed at securing jobs and boosting businesses, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. AJ Hackett Bungy will ... More >>
Auckland Light Rail process ended
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to end the twin track Auckland Light Rail process and refer the project to the Ministry of Transport for further work, Transport Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
Joint Statement – Five Eyes Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
The defence ministers from the Five Eyes nations (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States) met via videoconference on 23 June. More >>
Government Supports Dairy Farming Jobs For Kiwis
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 7:41 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Damien O’Connor Minister of Agriculture Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development Media Statement The Government and dairy sector have joined forces on a new campaign to support COVID-19 affected workers into a farming career, Agriculture ... More >>
New Zealand Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Israeli Annexation Plans
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today expressed the serious concern of the New Zealand Government about the proposed annexation by Israel of parts of the West Bank. The comments are in advance of the 1 July date set by Israel for a vote on ... More >>
New COVID-19 testing strategy to keep New Zealand safe
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is stepping up New Zealand’s COVID-19 testing system at the border as more New Zealanders arrive from overseas, Health Minister Dr David Clark says. More >>
Anzac Day 2010 Helicopter Crash - Desktop Review Released
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Ron Mark has released the Desktop Review of the official reports into the Anzac Day 2010 helicopter crash, in which three of the crew were killed and the fourth critically injured. The Minister called for the review to provide ... More >>
Police Make Big Dent In Gang Crime In BoP
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash says a major operation against the Mongols motorcycle gang in Bay of Plenty today will make a significant impact on the methamphetamine trade and inter-gang violence in the region. Police have announced ten arrests and ... More >>
Keeping Work Safe And Fair During And Post COVID-19
Monday, 22 June 2020, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting fair and safe workplaces as more and more New Zealanders get back to work in Level 1. We are investing in programmes to ensure employers and employees know their rights and obligations and at the same time we are supporting ... More >>
Ground-breaking on NZ Post depot
Monday, 22 June 2020, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
A new ‘super depot’ to be built for NZ Post in Wellington will create around 350 jobs during construction, Associate Minister for State Owned Enterprises Shane Jones says. More >>
Managed Isolation Facilities Strengthened And Expanded
Sunday, 21 June 2020, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has activated two new Managed Isolation facilities in Rotorua this weekend as more international flights arrive in New Zealand and stricter controls are put in place for new arrivals. There are currently 4,272 people in managed isolation ... More >>
