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Cost less of a factor for Kiwis seeking GP care
Friday, 29 November 2019, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says new data showing a sharp drop in the number of people who can’t afford to visit their GP is a sign of real progress. More >>
Trade for All board releases recommendations
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Trade for All Advisory Board has released its recommendations for making New Zealand’s trade policy deliver for all New Zealanders. More >>
Prime Minister Delivers Erebus Apology
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Greetings distinguished guests In remembrance of the tragic events of Erebus On a high mountain, those who were loved, were lost We continue to grieve for them. They are etched forever in our hearts. The place of the departed is for them; for us, ... More >>
PGF backing Southland skills
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is supporting an initiative that will help Southlanders into local jobs, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced in Invercargill today. More >>
Porirua housing partnership to improve housing in the city
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
A partnership signed today between the Crown and local iwi, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangātira (Ngāti Toa), will improve the quality of state housing in western Porirua, says the Associate Minister of Housing, Kris Faafoi. More >>
Ten Southland engineering firms get PGF funding
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Ten engineering firms in Southland are receiving Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment to lift productivity and create new jobs, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones said today in Invercargill. More >>
Public service gender pay gap continues to close
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has made good progress towards eliminating the gender pay gap in the Public Service, Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter announced today. The latest data from the annual Public Service Workforce Data Report, shows that the 2019 Public ... More >>
Safer speed limits for schools
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its commitment to make streets safer for kids to walk and cycle to school, by reducing speed limits to a maximum of 40 km/h around urban schools and 60 km/h around rural schools. “Our kids should have the freedom ... More >>
Transitional housing for Chatham Islands whānau
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A new transitional whare will go a long way in helping to ease the serious housing shortage on the Chatham Islands (Rēkohu/Wharekauri), says Minister for Māori Development Hon Nanaia Mahuta and Minister for Whānau Ora Hon Peeni Henare. More >>
NZ joins global child support initiative
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign-based parents who avoid their child support obligations in New Zealand are being targeted in a change that will make it easier for Inland Revenue to collect money owed. More >>
Suicide Prevention Office gets down to work
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's first ever Suicide Prevention Office has officially opened today and is already working to tackle our persistently high rate of suicide. More >>
Government steps up work on tackling waste
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Government today released the next phase of its plan to tackle New Zealand’s mounting waste challenges. Associate Minister for the Environment Eugenie Sage released proposals to increase funding support for councils, community organisations and businesses ... More >>
Better protections for vulnerable contractors
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Better protections for vulnerable contractors The government is taking another step to ensure our economy is inclusive, and works for all New Zealanders. We are seeking feedback on options to better protect workers in vulnerable contracting situations, ... More >>
PGF supports more manufacturing in Manawatū
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A $261,000 loan from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) has helped a family-run business in Manawatū to scale up manufacturing capacity, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced at its opening today. Ashhurst-based skin-care business The ... More >>
Another step towards better freight outcomes in Manawatū
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Regional Freight Hub near Palmerston North has taken a step forward with the completion of the master plan, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones said. More >>
More people to get mental health training than ever before
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
As many as 12,000 people will get training over the next four years in a major boost for those seeking help for mental health and addiction issues. More >>
45 years of civil defence emergency management service
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Hon Peeni Henare has recognised the long service of Chatham Islands Council Chief Executive Owen Pickles during a visit to the Chatham Islands today. More >>
Winners of Defence Industry and Employer Support Awards
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence for Industry and Employer Support for 2019 were presented at Parliament last night. More >>
Westland District Council making progress
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta, has cautiously acknowledged the steps the Westland District Council is taking in response to her signalling her intention to install a Crown Observer. More >>
Languages inspires Pacific innovations
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio, says the new Languages Innovation Fund is designed to support Pacific grassroots initiatives that will increase awareness, celebrate, grow and inspire the daily use of Pacific languages in Aotearoa. More >>
