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Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill Introduced
Friday, 20 December 2019, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Waitangi Tribunal has today released a report recommending the introduction of the Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill once Mana Ahuriri Trust undertake to hold trustee elections. More >>
Clock ticking down to end of buyback
Friday, 20 December 2019, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Police Stuart Nash says the clock is ticking down for firearms owners who wish to stay on the right side of the law. More >>
Graduation tops massive year for Police
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A new record has been set for Police numbers with the graduation of 60 new Police officers today. More >>
NZers asked to help shape future climate and energy policy
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Switching New Zealand to full renewable energy and solving the challenge of climate change will ensure a better planet for our kids and grandkids, the Minister for Climate Change and the Minister for Energy and Resources said today as they invited all New ... More >>
GDP growth reflects a strong economy
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
GDP growth for the September quarter has exceeded expectations, showing the economy is in good shape, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
More motorway lanes to help Aucklanders get around
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today that additional lanes on Auckland’s western and southern motorways are now open in time for Christmas. More >>
Emissions report shines a light on the road ahead
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is making progress to drive down its greenhouse gas emissions, but must go further and faster. That was the verdict of Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw as he welcomed the release of New Zealand’s Fourth Biennial Report today. More >>
Research into drug checking impacts
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A new research project will examine the effectiveness of drug checking programmes at music festivals to find out whether it helps keep people safe and reduces harm. More >>
Restoring the reputation of Rua Kēnana
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Tūhoe prophet Rua Kēnana was officially pardoned and the Crown apologised during the final reading of Te Pire kia Unuhia te Hara kai Runga i a Rua Kēnana: Rua Kēnana Pardon Bill in Parliament today. Rua Kēnana was wrongfully arrested when 70-armed ... More >>
Changes to commercial video on-demand classifications
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Films, Videos, and Publications Classification (Commercial Video on-Demand) Amendment Bill aims to reduce the potential for harm to consumers from viewing inappropriate content. More >>
Fairer pay with minimum wage rise for quarter of a million
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is making sure we share the prosperity of our strong economy fairly with those on the minimum wage by lifting it to $18.90 per hour on 1 April 2020 – the next step in the Government’s plan for a $20 minimum wage by 2021, Workplace ... More >>
Regulations pave way for quality medicinal cannabis
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Dr David Clark says new regulations will allow local cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis products that will potentially help ease the pain of thousands of people. More >>
Keeping banks safe and holding executives accountable
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Keeping Kiwis’ money safe and ensuring they have confidence in the people running our banks are the focus of the latest decisions out of the Government’s review of banking laws. More >>
Keeping MPs pay rises in check and independent
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill that restores independence to how MPs’ pay is calculated has passed through Parliament today, Workplace Safety and Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. “Last year we took action to freeze MPs’ pay increases, after another unacceptably ... More >>
Rules around gifting donation tax credits
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
In response to a Court of Appeal decision today, Revenue Minister Stuart Nash says he intends to introduce legislation to clarify the law regarding donation tax credits. “We need to act swiftly to provide certainty,” Mr Nash says. “Today’s decision ... More >>
Workforce Development Councils to lead industry voice
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Six industry-led Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) will be established to provide industry with greater leadership across vocational education and training, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Tuia 250 ending is just the beginning
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The telling of our history that has been encouraged by Tuia – Encounters 250 must continue and the Government will play its part, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
Expert advisors on future emission reductions announced
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Expert, trusted and independent advice will be essential to ensuring New Zealand plays its part solving the challenge of climate change. Today, the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw announced the team of experts who now have the important task ... More >>
New strategy for resolving historical claims
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown has adopted a new strategy for resolving historical claims arising from abuse in state care that better reflects its principled response to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins and Attorney-General ... More >>
NZ will continue to showcase ambitious climate action
Monday, 16 December 2019, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
With the global climate change talks closing overnight, the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw said New Zealand will continue to show the world what meaningful, ambitious and lasting climate action looks like. More >>
