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Māori media struggle for resources
Monday, 13 May 2019, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori audiences want to see their own stories told by media but some Māori media struggle to find the resources to do this, the Minister for Māori Development, Nanaia Mahuta says. More >>
Funding for e-waste project announced
Monday, 13 May 2019, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its plan to turn around New Zealand’s rubbish record on waste with the opening of a new facility today to recycle e-waste like old computers, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
Reikura Kahi appointed to Te Mātāwai Board
Monday, 13 May 2019, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta has appointed Reikura Kahi (Waikato, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Kuki Airini), to the Board of Te Mātāwai for a three year term. More >>
Plan to recharge recycling
Monday, 13 May 2019, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Today the Government announced another part of its plan to help turn around our New Zealand’s rubbish record on waste. More >>
Climate Change Minister and UN Secretary General sit down
Monday, 13 May 2019, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister and UN Secretary General discuss climate change issues More >>
Removal of fees and a stronger NCEA
Monday, 13 May 2019, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Families of secondary students will no longer have to pay fees for NCEA and NZ Scholarship, in one of a raft of changes announced today to strengthen the qualification and pave the way for more young people to succeed. More >>
More than 1,000 homeless to be housed through Budget 2019
Sunday, 12 May 2019, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2019 will turn around the lives of more than a 1,000 long-term homeless people by helping them into permanent homes – the largest government investment ever in addressing chronic homelessness, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Housing and Urban ... More >>
Government mourns the loss of Ta Hekenukumai Busby
Sunday, 12 May 2019, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Government joins the country in expressing our great sadness at the passing of Ta Hekenukumai Busby, said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Minister Kelvin Davis today. More >>
Financial support for foster carers to be reviewed
Saturday, 11 May 2019, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Oranga Tamariki will conduct the first ever full review of the financial assistance provided to foster and other caregivers, Children’s Minister Tracey Martin announced today. More >>
Marine protection proposed for south eastern South Island
Saturday, 11 May 2019, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Action is underway to enhance the protection of our precious marine biodiversity in the face of the global biodiversity crisis. More >>
Terror attack Royal Commission begins work
Saturday, 11 May 2019, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Royal Commission into the March 15 terror attack will begin considering evidence next week following the appointment of the second and final commissioner. More >>
Pacific Peoples Minister to attend Climate Action Conference
Friday, 10 May 2019, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister to attend Climate Action Pacific Partnership Conference More >>
Minister to attend G7 Tech for Humanity meeting
Friday, 10 May 2019, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi will attend the “Tech for Humanity” meeting of G7 Digital Ministers in Paris next week, and has added a further number of cyber engagements to planned travel to support the Government’s focus on international collaboration on cyber ... More >>
A whānau-centred pathway to break the cycle
Friday, 10 May 2019, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced it is taking action on the long-term challenge of Māori reoffending rates and delivering on its target to reduce the prison population by 30 per cent, with the creation of a new Māori Pathway at Hawke’s Bay Regional ... More >>
NZ expresses concern at Iran’s announcement
Friday, 10 May 2019, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has expressed serious concern at Iran’s recent announcement that it will gradually reduce the commitments it agreed to under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear ... More >>
Making it easier to get help from Police
Friday, 10 May 2019, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash says calling a cop suddenly got a whole lot easier with the launch of a ground-breaking new service for non-emergency calls. More >>
Speech: Parker - State of New Zealand Trade Policy
Thursday, 9 May 2019, 7:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The State of New Zealand Trade Policy - Speech to New Zealand Pacific Economic Cooperation (NZPECC) AGM, Wednesday 8 May 2019, Wellington More >>
Bill to extend FENZ transitional levy passed
Thursday, 9 May 2019, 7:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s (FENZ) funding is now secure for five years, Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin says. More >>
Grants for Children and Families Research
Thursday, 9 May 2019, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Five children and families research projects will each receive funding in round 3 of the Children and Families Research Fund. The fund aims to strengthen evidence that supports the development of policies and initiatives that meet the ... More >>
Speech: Clark - Radiation Oncology Horizon Summit 2019
Thursday, 9 May 2019, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s my pleasure to be invited to officially open the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists’ Horizon Summit here in the Grand Hall at Parliament today. Firstly, I’d like to acknowledge and thank your board of directors, councillors ... More >>
