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Corrections Amendment Bill passes third reading

Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government

A Bill to improve prison security and ensure the fair, safe, and humane treatment of people in prison while upholding public safety has passed its third reading. More >>

Ngāi Tahu CEO appointed to NZ-China Council

Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Māori Development, Nanaia Mahuta, has selected Arihia Bennett MNZM, Chief Executive Officer of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, as the Te Puni Kōkiri appointed representative on the New Zealand-China Council. More >>

Southern Response claims move to EQC

Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Responsibility for processing the small number of Southern Response claims still to be settled will be transferred to EQC by the end of the year. More >>

Bowel screening starts in Whanganui

Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister David Clark is encouraging Whanganui residents to take up the opportunity for free bowel screening, which can detect cancer early when it’s easier to treat. More >>

Tabuteau advancing bilateral relationships

Monday, 21 October 2019, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Fletcher Tabuteau is travelling to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu this week to continue to advance important bilateral relationships in our region consistent with the Pacific Reset . Mr Tabuteau will ... More >>

Pacific Peoples Minister to attend Our Ocean Conference

Monday, 21 October 2019, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio, heads to Oslo today to represent New Zealand at the sixth Our Ocean Conference, which is being hosted by the Norwegian Government from the 23-24 October. More >>

27 percent increase in Trades Academy places

Monday, 21 October 2019, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

Two secondary-school initiatives are being expanded as part of the Government’s plan to see more young New Zealanders take up a trade to help close the skills gap. More >>

Methane reducing cattle feed one step closer

Friday, 18 October 2019, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government today announced its support for a project that could substantially reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions from cattle. More >>

Government announces next steps in fight against measles

Friday, 18 October 2019, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government

Babies in Auckland aged six months and over can receive a free vaccination and children will all have access to vaccines, Associate Minister of Health Julie Anne Genter announced today at Papatoetoe High School. The move comes as part of Government efforts ... More >>

New grants for earthquake prone heritage buildings

Friday, 18 October 2019, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government

Seismic strengthening projects throughout New Zealand will benefit from the latest Heritage EQUIP funding grants totalling $1.87 million announced today. More >>

Police trial new response to high risk events

Friday, 18 October 2019, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Stuart Nash says the safety of frontline officers and members of the public will be the focus of a new trial of specialist Police response teams in three of our largest urban centres. More >>

New awards celebrate fisheries sustainability

Friday, 18 October 2019, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Fisheries is calling for entries for a new public award to celebrate innovation in our seafood sector. “I have established the Seafood Sustainability Awards to recognise and celebrate those throughout industry, tangata whenua and communities ... More >>

More progress for women and we can do more

Friday, 18 October 2019, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter welcomes leaders in the private sector taking action on closing their gender pay gaps to ensure a fairer workplace for all New Zealanders. More >>

New mental health facility for Waikato

Thursday, 17 October 2019, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has approved funding for a new acute mental health facility for Waikato which will provide better care and support to people with mental health and addiction issues. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister Dr David Clark announced ... More >>

Proposals to curb environmental damage help our coasts

Thursday, 17 October 2019, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Government Ministers today welcomed the release of a marine environment report highlighting the four key issues affecting our oceans, estuaries and coastlines. More >>

500 new te reo Māori champions in our classrooms

Thursday, 17 October 2019, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is making progress on its goal to integrate te reo Māori into education by 2025, with over 500 teachers and support staff already graduating from Te Ahu o te Reo Māori , Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>

Protecting fairness for workers and businesses

Thursday, 17 October 2019, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is taking action to build an inclusive economy where more of us receive our fair share at work and businesses can compete on great products and services, not undercutting wages and conditions, Immigration and Workplace Relations and Safety ... More >>

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