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Fairer pay with minimum wage rise for quarter of a million
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is making sure we share the prosperity of our strong economy fairly with those on the minimum wage by lifting it to $18.90 per hour on 1 April 2020 – the next step in the Government’s plan for a $20 minimum wage by 2021, Workplace ... More >>
Regulations pave way for quality medicinal cannabis
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Dr David Clark says new regulations will allow local cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis products that will potentially help ease the pain of thousands of people. More >>
Keeping banks safe and holding executives accountable
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Keeping Kiwis’ money safe and ensuring they have confidence in the people running our banks are the focus of the latest decisions out of the Government’s review of banking laws. More >>
Keeping MPs pay rises in check and independent
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill that restores independence to how MPs’ pay is calculated has passed through Parliament today, Workplace Safety and Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. “Last year we took action to freeze MPs’ pay increases, after another unacceptably ... More >>
Rules around gifting donation tax credits
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
In response to a Court of Appeal decision today, Revenue Minister Stuart Nash says he intends to introduce legislation to clarify the law regarding donation tax credits. “We need to act swiftly to provide certainty,” Mr Nash says. “Today’s decision ... More >>
Workforce Development Councils to lead industry voice
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Six industry-led Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) will be established to provide industry with greater leadership across vocational education and training, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Tuia 250 ending is just the beginning
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The telling of our history that has been encouraged by Tuia – Encounters 250 must continue and the Government will play its part, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
Expert advisors on future emission reductions announced
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Expert, trusted and independent advice will be essential to ensuring New Zealand plays its part solving the challenge of climate change. Today, the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw announced the team of experts who now have the important task ... More >>
New strategy for resolving historical claims
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown has adopted a new strategy for resolving historical claims arising from abuse in state care that better reflects its principled response to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins and Attorney-General ... More >>
NZ will continue to showcase ambitious climate action
Monday, 16 December 2019, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
With the global climate change talks closing overnight, the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw said New Zealand will continue to show the world what meaningful, ambitious and lasting climate action looks like. More >>
Courthouse redesign a model for the future
Monday, 16 December 2019, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $100 million on a new courthouse in Tauranga which will be a model for future courthouse design for New Zealand, Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced. More >>
Steps to end forced labour and lift the wellbeing of workers
Sunday, 15 December 2019, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has ratified the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention, reinforcing our strong commitment to ending forced labour and other forms of modern slavery, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister ... More >>
Record export highs picked for primary sector
Sunday, 15 December 2019, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Record export highs picked for primary sector Sustained high growth in primary industry exports looks set to continue over the next two years with strong prices predicted for farmers, fishers, growers and rural communities. Minister of Agriculture and ... More >>
A minute’s silence for Whakaari White Island victims
Saturday, 14 December 2019, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A minute’s silence will be observed at 2.11pm on Monday 16 December in honour of the victims of the Whakaari White Island eruption, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed. More >>
New partnership to boost screen sector job opportunities
Saturday, 14 December 2019, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland’s growing screen sector is the catalyst for a new partnership between the Ministry of Social Development and Auckland’s economic development agency Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED). More >>
NZ provides $1 million to fight measles in the Pacific
Saturday, 14 December 2019, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will contribute NZ$1 million of funding towards the joint United Nations Fund for Children (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) Pacific Regional Action Plan for Measles. More >>
New Zealand remembers Sir Peter Snell
Saturday, 14 December 2019, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is today remembering one of our true sporting heroes, triple Olympic gold medal winner Sir Peter Snell. More >>
PM congratulates Boris Johnson on election victory
Friday, 13 December 2019, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his election victory. More >>
Building a platform for the future of rail
Friday, 13 December 2019, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Building a platform for the future of rail The Government has released its long term vision for a sustainable 21st Century rail network that gets our cities moving, connects our regions and gets more freight off the roads. Deputy Prime Minister and ... More >>
More New Zealand medical specialists for Samoa
Friday, 13 December 2019, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced further support for Samoa’s longer term needs as it continues to respond to a devastating measles epidemic. More >>
