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Plan to expand protection for Maui and Hector’s dolphins
Monday, 17 June 2019, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to expand and strengthen the protection for Māui and Hector’s dolphins with an updated plan to deal with threats to these native marine mammals. More >>
Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal launches
Monday, 17 June 2019, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Wellbeing Budget has provided a fair, flexible and cost-effective way for Canterbury homeowners to resolve their outstanding insurance claims relating to the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, with the launch of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance ... More >>
Support for Kākāpō ongoing
Sunday, 16 June 2019, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Minster of Conservation Eugenie Sage has commended the work of the Department of Conservation’s Kākāpō Recovery team as it battles a deadly disease threatening to devastate the kākāpō population. More >>
Independent Panel’s Report on Family Justice System welcomed
Sunday, 16 June 2019, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little has welcomed the release of the Independent Panel’s review of the 2014 family justice system reforms. “It’s clear that the National Party’s 2014 reforms haven’t worked as intended. The recommendations provided ... More >>
Prohibiting smoking in cars with children soon to be law
Sunday, 16 June 2019, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Prohibiting smoking in cars with children soon to be law The Government’s plan to prohibit smoking in cars with children is a step closer with the Smoke-free Environments (Prohibiting Smoking in Motor Vehicles Carrying Children) Amendment Bill due to be ... More >>
Tabuteau to visit Federated States of Micronesia
Friday, 14 June 2019, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Under-Secretary Tabuteau to visit Federated States of Micronesia to meet with Pacific Fisheries Ministers More >>
Minister to attend ILO Centenary
Friday, 14 June 2019, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway will be travelling to Geneva, Switzerland next week to represent the New Zealand Government at this year’s International Labour Conference. The Conference takes place from 16 to 19 June, during ... More >>
Crown Monitor appointed to support Canterbury DHB
Friday, 14 June 2019, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has appointed a Crown Monitor to support Canterbury DHB and ensure that Cantabrians continue to have high quality, sustainable health services. More >>
Revised offer for teachers and principals
Friday, 14 June 2019, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
PPTA and NZEI have recommended that revised offers from the Government to their members are ratified, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Napier-Wairoa line a major asset for Hawkes Bay
Friday, 14 June 2019, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Winston Peters and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones reopened the Napier-Wairoa rail line in the Hawkes Bay today. More >>
Regions leading ultra-fast broadband uptake
Friday, 14 June 2019, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The regions are leading the way in ultra-fast broadband uptake, says Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi. More >>
Fixing cyclone damage at Westport Airport
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund will invest $2.074 million to repair erosion damage to the seawall at Westport Airport to ensure the airport is maintained as a crucial connection, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Racing Safety Development Fund recipients announced
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Racing Winston Peters announced today that the Government has invested $389,351 in 17 projects to improve safety at racecourses. The grants are made available through the Racing Safety Development Fund which provides $1 million annually to ... More >>
Teacher and principal negotiations
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
“Cabinet has had further discussions on the teacher and principal claims. More >>
Restoring rights for screen sector workers
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking another step to build an inclusive and productive economy by restoring collective bargaining rights for screen sector workers and adopting the model unanimously put forward by the Film Industry Working Group, says Workplace ... More >>
Supporting a vibrant forestry workforce
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Over 160 workers have been referred to forestry employers as part of a push to support the 2019 planting season, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Budget 2019 funding recognises creative community
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The vital contribution and huge value the creative sector brings to New Zealand is recognised in this year’s Budget with $11.157 million over four years for two new initiatives, the Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern said today. More >>
Government invests in cancer research, vertical farm science
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $14.4 million into transformative new scientific research programmes including cutting-edge cancer treatment and vertical farming, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods announced today. More >>
New powers for emergency building management
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Building Amendment Bill (the Bill), which passed its third and final reading in Parliament today, provides a new system for managing buildings after an emergency, and clear legislative powers for investigating building failures, says Minister for ... More >>
Bill brings new protections for consumers and creditors
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation passed last night means liquidators will need to be licenced and meet basic standards of honesty and competence - moves enacted to protect creditors and the public, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says. More >>
