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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 >>
Takata recall ending with new enforcement approach
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
96 per cent of New Zealand-new vehicles with Takata Alpha airbags have been replaced, moving the compulsory recall into the final stage to capture the remaining airbags, says Commerce and Consumer Minister Kris Faafoi. More >>
PGF boost to future-proof Manawatū-Whanganui economy
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing $772,000 in opportunities for growth in Manawatū-Whanganui, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Working together to protect our indigenous biodiversity
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 8:09 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for the Environment, Nanaia Mahuta and Minister of Conservation, Eugenie Sage today announced a new toolkit to support councils to give nature a helping hand to restore indigenous biodiversity and halt further decline. “In the 750 years ... More >>
Changes recommended for winter grazing practices
Monday, 25 November 2019, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
A Taskforce has made 11 recommendations to improve animal welfare in intensive winter grazing farm systems, the Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor confirmed today. More >>
Announcement of new High Commissioner in South Africa
Monday, 25 November 2019, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today the appointment of diplomat Sarah Lee as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to South Africa. She will be the first female Head of Mission to represent New Zealand in Africa. More >>
Plan to get disabled people into employment
Monday, 25 November 2019, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The government wants to break down the barriers to employment for disabled New Zealanders and better support them into work, says Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni. More >>
Kids encourage New Zealanders to protect Aotearoa
Monday, 25 November 2019, 7:33 am | New Zealand Government
Kiwi kids are asking New Zealanders and our international visitors to look after our home in a new campaign launched today by Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage. More >>
Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit United Arab Emirates
Sunday, 24 November 2019, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will travel on Tuesday to the United Arab Emirates, one of New Zealand’s most important partners in the Middle East. More >>
New Zealand attends G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Sunday, 24 November 2019, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters returns to New Zealand today after a high paced programme at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Nagoya, Japan. More >>
NZ a top 10 connected nation
Sunday, 24 November 2019, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ a top 10 connected nation with stage one of ultra-fast broadband roll-out completed More >>
Prisoner voting rights to be restored ahead of Election
Saturday, 23 November 2019, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Government
People sentenced to less than three years in prison will have their voting rights restored, Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced. This will return the law to how it was pre-2010 when a National Party Bill removed voting rights from all ... More >>
