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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 >>
High Commissioner to Canada announced
Friday, 1 November 2019, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has named diplomat Martin Harvey as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Canada. More >>
Better Later Life launched
Friday, 1 November 2019, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s plan to help older New Zealanders live well, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, was launched by Seniors Minister Tracey Martin today. More >>
NZ and Japan commit to greater cooperation in the Pacific
Friday, 1 November 2019, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi announced a plan last night to cooperate more closely in the Pacific, as part of the strong and ambitious relationship between the two countries. More >>
New Retirement Commissioner appointed
Friday, 1 November 2019, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has today announced the appointment of Jane Wrightson as Retirement Commissioner. More >>
Wood fibre to unlock our low emissions future
Friday, 1 November 2019, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Trees can play a lead role in New Zealand’s transition to a low emissions economy, and this is reflected in a new request for research into innovative ways to use wood fibre, announced by Forestry Minister Shane Jones at the blessing of the new government ... More >>
New Rotorua Forestry Hub for Te Uru Rākau
Friday, 1 November 2019, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has committed to a strong regional presence for Te Uru Rākau (Forestry New Zealand), with the construction of a new Forestry Hub in Rotorua announced by Forestry Minister Shane Jones today. More >>
New report reveals barriers in sexual violence cases
Friday, 1 November 2019, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
A new report by the Ministry of Justice provides an important baseline for measuring the Government’s work to address and end sexual violence in New Zealand. Attrition and progression: Reported sexual violence victimisations in the criminal justice ... More >>
Hardship fund for Albert Street businesses to be established
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government and Auckland Council have brought forward work on establishing a hardship fund for businesses in Auckland’s Albert Street to recognise the difficulty some have faced because of the delay in City Rail Link construction. More >>
Don’t wait: 50 day deadline looms in firearms amnesty
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash has issued a reminder that time is running out for gun owners to take part in the firearms amnesty and buyback. More >>
Businesses pledge to protect New Zealand
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
A group of 50 New Zealand companies have signed a first-of-its-kind pledge to protect New Zealand from pests and diseases. More >>
Government supports new theatre in Waikato
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Waikato will soon be home to a world-class 1300-seat theatre, providing more local jobs and a boost for tourism thanks to a $12 million investment from the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund. More >>
