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Major boost to support disabled people in sport
Friday, 11 October 2019, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has announced an action plan to improve the wellbeing of disabled New Zealanders by addressing inequalities in play, active recreation and sport. More >>
More prefab homes to be built as red tape cut
Friday, 11 October 2019, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The construction sector is being freed up to allow more homes to be built more quickly as the Government cuts through some of the red tape of the Building Act. More >>
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit to NZ
Friday, 11 October 2019, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has welcomed further details on the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to New Zealand next month. More >>
Young Pacific people can access earning and learning
Thursday, 10 October 2019, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific young people living in the Hawke’s Bay, Southland and Otago regions will have access to support services that have proved successful in helping young people find new earning and learning opportunities. More >>
Collaborative approach to ending family violence
Thursday, 10 October 2019, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Two pilots of an integrated, safety-focused response to family violence have delivered positive results in Christchurch and Waikato, says an independent evaluation. More >>
World Mental Health Day a reminder
Thursday, 10 October 2019, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Dr David Clark and Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare say this year’s World Mental Health Day theme is a reminder of why the Government’s work on mental health is so important. “This year the World Federation for Mental ... More >>
Cultural Ministers Meeting
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Carmel Sepuloni will represent the government at Australia’s Meeting of Cultural Ministers in Adelaide this week. More >>
608 claims resolved by GCCRS in first year
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Greater Christchurch Claims Resolution Service has resolved 608 insurance and EQC claims in its first year in operation, Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
NZ and the Netherlands working together on climate change
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor, Climate Change Minister James Shaw and visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte co-hosted a business roundtable in Auckland this morning focused on working together to address climate change. “The Netherlands ... More >>
NZTA to refocus on safety following review
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is acting swiftly to strengthen NZTA’s regulatory role following a review into the Transport Agency, and Ministry of Transport’s performance as its monitor, Transport Minister Phil Twyford said today. More >>
Joint Cooperation Statement on Climate Change
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 7:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The Netherlands and New Zealand have a long-standing and close relationship based on many shared interests and values. We value the rule of law, our democracies, and multilateralism. And we value our environment – at home and globally. More >>
Government putting right Holidays Act underpayment in Health
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is putting right a decade’s worth of underpayment to nurses, doctors and other health workers, says Health Minister Dr David Clark. More >>
Government accounts show strong economy
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A strong surplus and low debt show the economy is performing well, and means the Government is in a good position to meet the challenges of global economic uncertainty. More >>
Ministers approve application to expand Waihi mine
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
New applications from mining company OceanaGold to purchase land in Waihi for new tailings ponds associated with its gold mines have been approved. More >>
Climate Change Commission Chair-designate announced
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister James Shaw has today announced the appointment of Dr Rod Carr as Chair-designate for the Climate Change Commission. Pending the outcome of the Select Committee and Parliamentary process, the Climate Change Commission will ... More >>
Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla launches with tribute
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa / Poverty Bay will witness Māori, Pākehā and Pacific voyaging traditions come together today as the Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla assembles for the first time, Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Minister Kelvin ... More >>
Visit to advance trade agenda with Europe and Commonwealth
Monday, 7 October 2019, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker leaves tomorrow for Dubai, London and Berlin for a series of meetings to advance New Zealand’s trade interests. More >>
More cancer drugs confirmed – even more on horizon
Monday, 7 October 2019, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Confirmation that PHARMAC will fund two new cancer drugs is further evidence of the good progress the Government is making to improve the treatment of New Zealand’s leading cause of death, Health Minister David Clark says. More >>
Boost for women in high performance sport
Monday, 7 October 2019, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
An additional $2.7 million has been announced for the Government Strategy for Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation on the first anniversary of the strategy’s launch. More >>
Parent support to help retain skilled migrants
Monday, 7 October 2019, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
As part of its work to ensure businesses can get the skilled workers they need, the Coalition Government is re-opening and re-setting the Parent Category visa programme, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. More >>
