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$4 million increase in FMA’s litigation fund
Tuesday, 29 October 2019, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is increasing the Financial Markets Authority’s litigation budget by $4 million for 2019/20 to ensure the regulator has access to the resources required to bring legal proceedings when it needs to. More >>
NZ Wars commemorations highlight importance of our history
Monday, 28 October 2019, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development 28 October 2019 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT New Zealand Wars commemorations highlight importance of our history The commemoration ... More >>
Name release - fatal crash, Dunedin
Sunday, 27 October 2019, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Police can now release the name of the man who died after being struck by a truck in Dunedin on 22 October. Jason Bryan Anderson, aged 48, was struck by the truck at a commercial premises in Fryatt Street. Our thoughts are with Mr Anderson's family ... More >>
NZ’s future is Pacific and languages must be part of it
Sunday, 27 October 2019, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Tokelau Language Week starts today and the theme encourages us to reflect on the unique place of Aotearoa as a Pacific nation, now and in the future. More >>
Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Korea and Japan
Friday, 25 October 2019, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters will travel to the Republic of Korea and Japan next week. More >>
NZ to lead Bougainville Referendum Support Mission
Friday, 25 October 2019, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has announced today that New Zealand is leading a police support mission in Bougainville as the region prepares to vote in a non-binding referendum on its political future. More >>
Reducing exploitation of migrant and student workers
Friday, 25 October 2019, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is making more progress to protect migrant workers and school students from exploitation today by providing a new online multilingual learning programme, which checks and clarifies employment rights knowledge in less than 30 minutes, Workplace ... More >>
Government busts Customs congestion
Friday, 25 October 2019, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Exporters will benefit from Custom’s Secure Exports Scheme (SES) being expanded to Kiwi businesses who use air freight to get their products to overseas markets, Minister of Customs Jenny Salesa announced today. More >>
Independent regulator to make drinking water safe
Friday, 25 October 2019, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will create a standalone Crown entity to regulate drinking water in New Zealand. More >>
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 >>
