Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 390]
New Zealand to continue deployment to South Korea
Friday, 30 August 2019, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Ron Mark have announced that New Zealand will continue its current deployment of six New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel to South Korea. “Continuing our deployment in South Korea ... More >>
Minister announces funding to expand Para Kore
Friday, 30 August 2019, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
A project with a zero waste vision for marae is getting extra support to expand into new regions as part of the Government’s plan to tackle New Zealand’s long term waste problem announced Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage in Raglan today. More >>
Whanganui Land Settlement and Crown sign Agreement
Friday, 30 August 2019, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Ka waitohu a Whanganui Land Settlement me te Karauna i te Whakaaetanga ā-Mātāpono More >>
Continued fall in youth offending rates
Friday, 30 August 2019, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
The second Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report, published today by the Ministry of Justice, shows the substantial drop in youth offending identified in the first report has continued, says Associate Justice Minister Aupito William Sio. More >>
New milestone for Maori Police officers
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A record milestone for Maori police officers has been set with the graduation of a new cohort of Police constables today. More >>
School lunch programme launched
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Children in 30 primary and intermediate schools will begin receiving a free lunch every school day from term one next year, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
District Court Judges appointed
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland barrister Clare Bennett and Napier barrister Jonathan Krebs have been appointed as District Court Judges, Attorney-General David Parker announced today. More >>
Jobs hubs to support Auckland jobseekers
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland has two more jobs and skills hubs which will help meet the demand for skilled workers created by the city’s construction boom. More >>
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill Passes
Wednesday, 28 August 2019, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill allowing licensed premises to remain open for Rugby World Cup matches has, with the agreement of Parliament, been passed, says Justice Minister Andrew Little. As the games will be played in Japan, time zone differences will mean some games ... More >>
Waitaha river hydro application declined
Wednesday, 28 August 2019, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
An application from Westpower Ltd for concessions to construct and operate a run of river hydro-electric power scheme on the Waitaha River, near Hokitika, has been declined. More >>
Making it easier to get vaccinated against measles
Wednesday, 28 August 2019, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
It will be easier to get protected from measles following greater outreach efforts in south Auckland, says Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Govt helps to restore shellfish beds of Hauraki Gulf
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 8:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to improve the health of the Hauraki Gulf by supporting the restoration of shellfish reefs and beds announced Minister for Conservation Eugenie Sage at a meeting of the Hauraki Gulf Forum in Auckland on Tuesday evening. More >>
The Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 8:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards encourages service leadership to our communities The Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio says the Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards encourages service leadership to benefit our communities in ... More >>
Law to boost venture capital investment passes first reading
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill setting up a $300m Venture Capital Fund to foster innovation and encourage smaller start-ups to expand, passed its first reading in Parliament today. “The fund helps fill the ‘capital gap’ faced by New Zealand firms that expand beyond ... More >>
Stronger links to global financial market to benefit economy
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Financial markets legislation which has passed its third reading in Parliament will contribute to a well-functioning economy by providing New Zealand with continued access to foreign markets, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi said. More >>
Keeping MPs’ pay increases in check
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
This Government is ensuring that excessive MPs’ pay increases are stopped and a fairer system is used in future, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. More >>
Phil Twyford to visit Timor-Leste
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Phil Twyford will visit Timor-Leste this week to attend the 20th anniversary of the country’s independence referendum, on behalf of Foreign Minister Winston Peters. More >>
Over 90,000 more households and businesses now have UFB
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Quarterly Connectivity Report shows more than 90,000 households and businesses gained access to Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) in the three months from April to June this year. More >>
Minister acknowledges Ray Henwood
Monday, 26 August 2019, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the passing of actor Ray Henwood. More >>
Suicide statistics sad reminder of challenge we face
Monday, 26 August 2019, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
News that 685 people are believed to have taken their lives through suicide last year is a sad reminder of the scale of the long-term mental health challenge we face as a nation, Health Minister Dr David Clark says. The Chief Coroner has today released ... More >>
