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Parihaka Reconciliation Bill passes third reading
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 8:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Kelvin Davis today welcomed the return of the Parihaka community to Parliament to witness the third reading of Te Pire Haeata ki Parihaka / the Parihaka Reconciliation Bill. More >>
NZ best economy for doing business
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s economy continues to top the world for ease of doing business. More >>
Tairāwhiti Workforce development gets $1.6m PGF boost
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), through its skills and employment programme, Te Ara Mahi , is investing a further $1.6m into Tairāwhiti’s workforce development, said Parliamentary Under Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau. More >>
Police diversity enhanced with new officers
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Police Stuart Nash says efforts to enhance diversity in the workforce have taken another step forward with the graduation today of 59 new constables. “The graduation of Wing 331 from the Royal New Zealand Police College means 1,745 new ... More >>
Government to progress Control Orders for community safety
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Terrorism Suppression (Control Orders) Bill will have its first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Andrew Little says. More >>
World-first plan for farmers to reduce emissions
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Government and farming sector leaders have agreed to a world-first partnership to reduce primary sector emissions in one of the most significant developments on climate action in New Zealand's history. Today farming leaders and the Government ... More >>
More homes where they are needed
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 8:03 am | New Zealand Government
More houses for homeless New Zealanders are being opened today in Tauranga by Associate Housing Minister Kris Faafoi. Six 2-bedroom quality units are being opened at 878 Cameron Road by Minister Faafoi and Accessible Properties, a local Community Housing ... More >>
Minister of Finance to visit Japan and Vietnam
Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
While in Japan, he will discuss economic and fiscal issues including meeting with the Minister of Finance, Taro Aso, and Minister of Economic and Fiscal Policy, Yasutoshi Nishimura. More >>
Dashboard tracks housing progress
Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Housing Dashboard released today confirms record numbers of state houses are under construction and shows the Government build programme is gaining momentum. More >>
Government invests in Te Reo, environmental data research
Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing in ambitious research that will digitise Te Reo, grow the low-carbon protein efficient aquaculture industry, help interpret environmental trends, and large data sets says Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan ... More >>
Government announces next steps in skills gap plan
Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 7:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to increase the number of young people taking up vocational education and training and help plug the persistent skills gap in areas like construction and agriculture, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Corrections Amendment Bill passes third reading
Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill to improve prison security and ensure the fair, safe, and humane treatment of people in prison while upholding public safety has passed its third reading. More >>
Ngāi Tahu CEO appointed to NZ-China Council
Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development, Nanaia Mahuta, has selected Arihia Bennett MNZM, Chief Executive Officer of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, as the Te Puni Kōkiri appointed representative on the New Zealand-China Council. More >>
Southern Response claims move to EQC
Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Responsibility for processing the small number of Southern Response claims still to be settled will be transferred to EQC by the end of the year. More >>
Bowel screening starts in Whanganui
Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister David Clark is encouraging Whanganui residents to take up the opportunity for free bowel screening, which can detect cancer early when it’s easier to treat. More >>
Tabuteau advancing bilateral relationships
Monday, 21 October 2019, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Fletcher Tabuteau is travelling to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu this week to continue to advance important bilateral relationships in our region consistent with the Pacific Reset . Mr Tabuteau will ... More >>
Pacific Peoples Minister to attend Our Ocean Conference
Monday, 21 October 2019, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio, heads to Oslo today to represent New Zealand at the sixth Our Ocean Conference, which is being hosted by the Norwegian Government from the 23-24 October. More >>
27 percent increase in Trades Academy places
Monday, 21 October 2019, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Two secondary-school initiatives are being expanded as part of the Government’s plan to see more young New Zealanders take up a trade to help close the skills gap. More >>
Methane reducing cattle feed one step closer
Friday, 18 October 2019, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today announced its support for a project that could substantially reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions from cattle. More >>
Government announces next steps in fight against measles
Friday, 18 October 2019, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Babies in Auckland aged six months and over can receive a free vaccination and children will all have access to vaccines, Associate Minister of Health Julie Anne Genter announced today at Papatoetoe High School. The move comes as part of Government efforts ... More >>
