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Skills and training funding for Wairarapa rangatahi
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $948,000 in getting rangatahi work ready in the Wairarapa, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced today. Nga Pumanawa Tupuna, run by local training ... More >>
Have your say on farm debt mediation scheme bill
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 3:41 pm | Primary Production Committee
The Primary Production Committee is now seeking public submissions on the Farm Debt Mediation Bill (No 2). The bill aims to give parties with farm debt the opportunity to use mediation before an enforcement action is undertaken in relation to a farm ... More >>
Ensuring fairness and safety for victims of sexual violence
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will introduce law changes later this year to ensure that the justice system, in prosecuting sexual violence cases, does no more harm to victims and survivors. More >>
More logs on trains in Wairarapa
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Moving another 100,000 tonnes of logs by rail from the Wairarapa to CentrePort benefits the region and means 6,000 fewer truck trips annually, Forestry and Associate Transport Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Further humanitarian funding to the Venezuela crisis
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced today that New Zealand is making a further $1.5 million humanitarian contribution to assist Venezuelan residents and those who have fled to neighbouring countries. More >>
Foreign Minister to visit Chile and Peru
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is travelling to Chile and Peru today as part of New Zealand’s diplomatic effort to strengthen ties with the Pacific Alliance countries. More >>
PGF supports manufacturing and tourism in Kāpiti
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing in manufacturing, tourism and regional capability support in Kāpiti, with support for three projects announced today by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones. More >>
KiwiSaver tax rates addressed in law change
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue will gain greater powers to alert savings providers if a KiwiSaver investor is on the wrong tax rate, under new legislation introduced to Parliament. More >>
From the Knowledge Wave to the Digital Age
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced a sector-led approach to grow industry innovation and boost productivity, with an early focus on agritech. More >>
Focus on cybersecurity intensified to keep Kiwis safe online
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
Funding from Budget 2019 and a revised Cyber Security Strategy released today will intensify the Government’s focus on cyber security, Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Hon Kris Faafoi said. More >>
New Te Māngai Pāho funding aimed at rangatahi
Monday, 1 July 2019, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Māori Development, the Hon Nanaia Mahuta this evening announced funding that will allow Te Māngai Pāho to commission new and innovative digital media content. More >>
Female forestry training programme receives PGF boost
Monday, 1 July 2019, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting a primarily female training programme in Northland that will help address labour shortages in the male-dominated forestry industry, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Employment Minister Willie Jackson ... More >>
Launch of pilot programme to help reduce motorcycle crashes
Monday, 1 July 2019, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Acting Associate Minister for ACC, Peeni Henare, today announced a two-year pilot designed to reward motorcyclists who complete Ride Forever coaching at an advanced level. More >>
Major PGF investment to help address NZ’s plastics challenge
Monday, 1 July 2019, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest in projects to tackle waste in New Zealand, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage have announced today. More >>
Transformation of child services begins
Monday, 1 July 2019, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
Changes starting today will provide New Zealand’s most vulnerable children and young people with far greater help and support, Children’s Minister Tracey Martin says. More >>
New laws to address family violence and keep victims safe
Sunday, 30 June 2019, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
New laws to address family violence and keep victims safe from 1 July New family violence laws will increase the safety of victims and their families, create effective interventions for people who use violence, and ensure every branch of the justice ... More >>
Homeowners to benefit from EQC changes
Sunday, 30 June 2019, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The building cover cap for EQC claims will increase by $50,000 from 1 July as the Government makes a number of common sense improvements for homeowners dealing with EQC, Minister responsible for the Earthquake Commission Grant Robertson says. More >>
Pay bump for new parents
Sunday, 30 June 2019, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
We’re improving the wellbeing of New Zealanders and their families with a lift in maximum weekly rate of paid parental leave payments from Monday 1 July, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway announces today. More >>
Single-use plastic shopping bags ban kicks in
Sunday, 30 June 2019, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Single-use plastic shopping bags ban kicks in The ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, which takes effect on 1 July, is a step towards healthier oceans and giving nature a hand, says Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage. “New Zealanders ... More >>
Minister announces increase to rates rebate scheme
Sunday, 30 June 2019, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta has today announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme which will help ensure many low-income New Zealanders are able to pay their rates demands this coming financial year. More >>
