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Historic day for landmark climate change legislation in NZ
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The passing of the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill will help ensure a safe planet for our kids and grandkids, the Minister for Climate Change James Shaw said today. More >>
Minister's response to Oranga Tamariki review
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The review of Oranga Tamariki practice around the planned uplift of a Hastings baby in May shows significant failings by the Ministry and that the planned and funded changes to shift from a child crisis service to a proper care and protection service ... More >>
New High Commissioner to the United Kingdom announced
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of Bede Corry as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. More >>
Minister wishes students success in exams
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has wished students the best of luck for this year’s NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams which start tomorrow. More >>
Methane satellite mission control in New Zealand
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Mission Control for an international space mission to help tackle climate change will be based in New Zealand, with the Government putting $26 million towards the state-of-the-art satellite, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Woods ... More >>
Kiwis getting higher pay
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Working New Zealanders are getting more in their back pockets under the Coalition Government’s economic plan. Stats NZ data today shows average weekly ordinary time earnings are up by $83 since the Government took office. This shows that working ... More >>
More support for schools to reduce energy consumption
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting schools to cut down their energy consumption and reduce environmental impacts, with a quarter of all schools having their lights replaced with LEDs, a sustainability contestable fund and a plan to improve the environmental ... More >>
New Zealand’s manaakitanga highlighted in China
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis heads to China on Friday to lead the New Zealand Government presence at the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism closing ceremony. More >>
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister to visit NZ
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Hon James Marape will visit New Zealand from 13 to 15 November, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have a warm and friendly relationship. I look forward to welcoming ... More >>
Climate change research boost
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Should we plan for drought or deluge and how is CO2 released from the ocean’s floor? Several climate change projects were given a boost in the latest Marsden Fund investment of $83.6 million, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods said today. More >>
Learn how to stay safe on World Tsunami Awareness Day
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Hon Peeni Henare says World Tsunami Awareness Day today (5 November) is a chance for all New Zealanders to learn more about the tsunami risk in our regions and the right actions to take to stay safe. More >>
Formal recognition at last for paramedics’ frontline role
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s more than 1000 paramedics are to have their role as key frontline health professionals formally recognised and regulated in the same way as doctors and nurses, Health Minister David Clark says. More >>
Government improving protections for consumers and workers
Monday, 4 November 2019, 7:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to insolvency law announced by the Government today will include requirements to honour up to 50 per cent of the value of gift cards or vouchers held by consumers, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says. More >>
Outstanding public service recognised
Monday, 4 November 2019, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Outstanding public service recognised Six New Zealanders tonight received medals for their meritorious work in the frontline public service. The Public Service Medal , established by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is awarded annually. “For the ... More >>
Global trade, business promotion focus of Shanghai meetings
Monday, 4 November 2019, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker heads to Shanghai today for the China International Import Expo and meetings focused on reforming the WTO. More >>
NZ-China FTA upgrade negotiations conclude
Monday, 4 November 2019, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker have announced the conclusion of negotiations to upgrade New Zealand’s existing free trade agreement with China. More >>
Drivers to get more time to gain full licence
Monday, 4 November 2019, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Drivers holding a current five-year learner or restricted car or motorbike licence, expiring between 1 December 2019 and 1 December 2021, will receive an automatic two-year extension, Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter announced today. Over 144,000 ... More >>
Minister welcomes record building apprenticeships
Monday, 4 November 2019, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa has welcomed the record high of 13,000 building and construction apprentices in active training with main provider the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO). More >>
More progress on cancer medicines
Monday, 4 November 2019, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
PHARMAC’s decision to fund a new leukaemia treatment means three new cancer medicines have now been funded so far this year, Health Minister David Clark says. More >>
NZ gifts White Horse to Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Japan
Friday, 1 November 2019, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has today formally gifted a white horse to Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Japan in front of thousands of attendees at a ceremony conducted by Chief Priest Inaba. The horse named Kōmaru, which means ‘sheltered’ in Maori ... More >>
