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A milestone for drinking water safety
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Water Services Regulator Bill – Taumata Arowai , introduced to Parliament today, is a milestone for drinking water safety in New Zealand and will help improve environmental outcomes for urban waterways, rivers and lakes. More >>
Chief Victims Advisor reappointed for a further two years
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Chief Victims Advisor to Government Dr Kim McGregor, QSO, has been reappointed in her role for a further two years. More >>
NZ tsunami monitoring and detection system to be established
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare have today announced the deployment of a network of DART (Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami) buoys. More >>
Govt backs farmers and their work with new laws
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
The passing last night of the Farm Debt Mediation and NAIT laws shows the Government’s commitment to working alongside and helping farmers, says Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor. “These new laws are necessary to address the previous ... More >>
How New Zealand defines and recognises veterans
Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has announced today the Coalition Government’s initial response to work completed by the independent statutory body, the Veterans’ Advisory Board. More >>
Prime Minister statement on White Island eruption
Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Initial reports indicated it was possible there were up to 100 individuals located on the ground or around the vicinity of the island at the time of the eruption. More >>
Govt funds $100k for weather-hit communities
Monday, 9 December 2019, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare have today confirmed initial Government support of $100,000 for communities affected by the severe weather that swept across the South Island and lower North Island over the ... More >>
Death of NZ High Commissioner to Cook Islands
Monday, 9 December 2019, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Tessa Temata, died in Palmerston North over the weekend, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today. Ms Temata, 52, had recently returned to New Zealand for medical treatment. "On behalf of the ... More >>
Wellington rail upgrade full steam ahead
Monday, 9 December 2019, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford today announced construction is underway on Wellington commuter rail upgrades which will mean more frequent services and fewer breakdowns. More >>
Govt releases funding to support South Canterbury
Sunday, 8 December 2019, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Govt releases funding to support South Canterbury A medium-scale adverse event has been declared for the South Canterbury district, which will see up to $50,000 in funding made available to support farming communities which have been significantly ... More >>
Govt pledges next steps on plastic waste
Sunday, 8 December 2019, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Govt pledges next steps on plastic waste The Government will phase out more single-use plastics following the success of its single-use plastic bag ban earlier this year and the release today of a pivotal report for dealing with waste. Prime Minister ... More >>
DHB leadership renewed and strengthened
Saturday, 7 December 2019, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
DHB leadership renewed and strengthened Health Minister Dr David Clark says new appointments to DHBs represent a significant changing of the guard, with 13 new chairs including four Māori chairs. Today 76 appointments have been announced to complement ... More >>
Statement from the Prime Minister on Kris Faafoi
Friday, 6 December 2019, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
“I’ve spoken to Minister Faafoi, who has apologised for his poor handling of this issue,” Jacinda Ardern said. More >>
Shooting in Kurow
Friday, 6 December 2019, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Police Stuart Nash says his sympathies are with the family of a man who died after being shot by Police in Kurow. More >>
Govt supports Southland farmers in sustainability
Friday, 6 December 2019, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Healthier waterways, better productivity and farmer wellbeing are front and centre in a new project involving more than 1000 Southland farmers and growers. More >>
Eight Queen’s Counsel appointed under new criterion
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Eight Queen’s Counsel have been appointed under a process that includes the new criterion of a commitment to improving access to justice, Attorney-General David Parker announced today. More >>
More cancer medicines for more people
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Five new cancer medicines have now been funded this year, meaning thousands of people have more treatment options More >>
Competitiveness and transparency in the retail fuel market
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Consumers will benefit from a more competitive, transparent retail fuel market as a result of changes the Government will be making in response to the findings of the Commerce Commission’s study of the fuel sector. More >>
Government acts to sort out electoral ‘coin toss’ problem
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 7:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta says the Government will consider making changes to local electoral legislation before the 2022 elections to fix the problems that have arisen where elections are settled by a coin toss More >>
Bill to empower urban development projects
Wednesday, 4 December 2019, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
New legislation to transform our urban areas and create sustainable, inclusive and thriving communities was today introduced to Parliament, Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford said. More >>
