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More vaccines for meningococcal disease
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Government welcomes PHARMAC’s decision to fund a vaccine to protect young people from meningococcal disease from 1 December this year. More >>
Government fixes culturally arranged marriage visa issue
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has fixed an issue affecting how Immigration New Zealand has processed visa applications for culturally arranged marriages, which will now see a consistent process applied which ensures people with legitimate arranged marriages can visit ... More >>
Extension for Royal Commission into Mosque attacks
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal Commission into the Attacks on Christchurch Mosques will report back on 30 April 2020 to give it more time to hear submissions and consider information, Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin announced today. More >>
Foreign Minister visits the United States
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Washington DC today to attend a ministerial meeting focused on defeating ISIS, and to continue pursuing New Zealand’s trade opportunities. More >>
Hoiho get extra support
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
The recently crowned Bird of the Year, the hoiho/yellow eyed penguin, is getting a much needed helping hand alongside more than 168 other community conservation projects announced Minister for Conservation Eugenie Sage today. More >>
Minister of Defence to visit Singapore and Thailand
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Ron Mark will travel to Singapore today to conduct a counterpart visit and to co-chair the third annual Singapore-New Zealand Defence Ministers’ Meeting with his counterpart, Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen. More >>
New safety measures for modified pistols
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Controls on assault rifles and semi-automatic firearms are to be broadened to include some types of pistols, under changes to a bill currently making its way through Parliament. More >>
Resource management reform options released
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
The panel undertaking a comprehensive review of the Resource Management Act has identified the main issues to be addressed and options for reform and is calling for feedback to inform its final report. More >>
Criminal Cases Review Commission established
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
An important safety valve has been added to New Zealand’s criminal justice system with the third reading of the Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill today. More >>
Racing Industry destined to be on-track
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters welcomes the tabling of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) 2019 Annual Report in Parliament today. He says the 2019 Annual Report marks the point when New Zealand’s racing industry’s decline was arrested and ... More >>
NZ firefighter support to Queensland
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government is today sending 21 firefighters to help fight the ongoing catastrophic Australian bushfires. “The fires in Australia are in some of the toughest, most challenging conditions ever,” says Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin. ... More >>
Reform to support better outcomes for Māori learners
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s reform of the Tomorrow’s Schools system is a watershed moment in education and an opportunity to create meaningful change for ākonga Māori and their whānau, Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis said today. More >>
Supporting all schools to succeed
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s reform of the Tomorrow’s Schools system will put more frontline support closer to schools to give every child the best chance to succeed, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Infrastructure pipeline growing
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Infrastructure Minister is welcoming the first of many updated project pipelines from the newly established New Zealand Infrastructure Commission today. More >>
Tighter firearms law to further improve safety
Monday, 11 November 2019, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Tougher gun laws designed to improve public safety through firearms prohibition orders are proposed in a new document released for public input. More >>
New TVNZ chair & directors confirmed
Monday, 11 November 2019, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Andy Coupe has been confirmed as TVNZ’s new Board Chair. More >>
Hutt Road cycle path officially opened
Monday, 11 November 2019, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter today officially opened a separated pathway, following the completion of the Kaiwharawhara Stream bridge, which will improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians along Hutt Road. More >>
Announcement of new Ambassador to Russia
Friday, 8 November 2019, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of career diplomat Si’alei van Toor as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Russia. “I’m pleased to appoint Ms van Toor to this position. She brings a wealth of experience ... More >>
Giving a Boost to Kiwi small businesses
Friday, 8 November 2019, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A new initiative to better support small businesses through hands-on mentoring and advice has been launched by the Minister for Small Business. More >>
Nearly three quarters of Rolleston connected to UFB
Friday, 8 November 2019, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Quarterly Connectivity Report shows that more and more New Zealanders are moving to Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB), with Rolleston having the highest uptake at 74 per cent, as at the end of September. More >>
