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Temporary changes to NCEA and University Entrance this year
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Further temporary changes to NCEA and University Entrance (UE) will support senior secondary school students whose teaching and learning have been disrupted by COVID-19. “The wellbeing of students and teachers is a priority. As we are all aware, COVID-19 ... More >>
Extended terms for the directors of Racing Industry Agency
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Racing Winston Peters today announced that the terms for the directors of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) have been extended to 30 June 2021. More >>
Government Needs To Prioritise Move To Level 1
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
With businesses haemorrhaging money by the day, the Government should be discussing the move to Level 1 now, not in a week, Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller says. “The Prime Minister and her Cabinet could have discussed the move to Level 1 today. ... More >>
Healthy Homes Standards Statement Of Compliance Deadline Extended
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The deadline for landlords to include detailed information in their tenancy agreements about how their property meets the Healthy Homes Standards, so tenants can see the home they are renting is compliant, has been extended from 1 July 2020 to 1 December ... More >>
Criminal Cases Review Commission Board Appointments Announced
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little today announced details of further appointments to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. “I am pleased to announce Paula Rose QSO OStJ as Deputy Chief Commissioner for a term of five years commencing on 15 June ... More >>
Release of initial list of supported training
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has made it easier for New Zealanders who want to train in industries where demand is expected to grow as the country recovers from COVID-19. More >>
Emission trading reforms another step to meeting targets
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will finally start to cut New Zealand’s greenhouse gas pollution as it was originally intended to, because of changes announced today by the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw. More >>
Govt Backing Horticulture To Succeed
Monday, 1 June 2020, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is backing a new $27 million project aimed at boosting sustainable horticulture production and New Zealand’s COVID-19 recovery efforts, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. “Our horticulture sector has long been one of New Zealand’s ... More >>
Applications Open For Forestry Scholarships
Monday, 1 June 2020, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Applications open for forestry scholarships Applications have opened for 2021 Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarships, which will support more Māori and women to pursue careers in forestry science, says Forestry Minister Shane Jones. ... More >>
Queen's Birthday Honours List 2020
Monday, 1 June 2020, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Distinguished ... More >>
Northland Rail Work To Help Create Regional Jobs
Monday, 1 June 2020, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
KiwiRail’s Northland rail upgrade steps up another gear today and will help Northland recover from the impacts of COVID-19, State Owned Enterprises Minister Winston Peters says. The Government is investing $204.5 million through the Provincial Growth Fund ... More >>
Queen's Birthday Honours 2020
Monday, 1 June 2020, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Distinguished ... More >>
Wetlands And Waterways Gain From 1BT Funding
Sunday, 31 May 2020, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $10 million from the One Billion Trees Fund for large-scale planting to provide jobs in communities and improve the environment, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor and Forestry Minister Shane Jones have announced. New, ... More >>
New Fund For Women Now Open
Sunday, 31 May 2020, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Organisations that support women are invited to apply to a new $1,000,000 fund as part of the Government’s COVID-19 response. “We know women, and organisations that support women, have been affected by COVID-19. This new money will ensure funding ... More >>
Govt supports King Country farmers to lift water quality
Friday, 29 May 2020, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Healthier waterways are front and centre in a new project involving more than 300 King Country sheep, beef and dairy farmers. More >>
Support For Arts And Music Sector Recovery
Friday, 29 May 2020, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
A jobseekers programme for the creative sector and four new funds have been set up by the Government to help our arts and music industry recover from the blow of COVID-19. Thousands of jobs will be supported through today’s $175 million package ... More >>
New Zealanders’ Human Rights Better Protected In New Bill
Friday, 29 May 2020, 8:09 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Andrew Little Minister of Justice The law setting out New Zealanders’ basic civil and human rights is today one step towards being strengthened following the first reading of a Bill that requires Parliament to take action if a court says a ... More >>
Legislative Changes To Support The Wellbeing Of Veterans And Their Families
Friday, 29 May 2020, 7:58 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Ron Mark Minister for Veterans Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has welcomed the First Reading of a Bill that will make legislative changes to further improve the veterans’ support system. The Veterans’ Support Amendment Bill No 2, which will ... More >>
Deep Concern At Hong Kong National Security Legislation
Thursday, 28 May 2020, 9:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today reiterated the deep concern of the New Zealand Government following confirmation by China’s National People’s Congress of national security legislation relating to Hong Kong. “New Zealand shares the ... More >>
Better Protection For New Zealand Assets During COVID-19 Crisis
Thursday, 28 May 2020, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Key New Zealand assets will be better protected from being sold to overseas owners in a way contrary to the national interest, with the passage of the Overseas Investment (Urgent Measures) Bill. The Bill, which passed its third reading in Parliament today, ... More >>
