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New Zealanders to make the decision in cannabis referendum
Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced details of how New Zealanders will choose whether or not to legalise and regulate cannabis, said Justice Minister Andrew Little More >>
PM congratulates Duke and Duchess of Sussex on birth of son
Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
“On behalf of all New Zealanders I want to pass on our congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the happy news of the birth of their baby son,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. More >>
UN Secretary-General to visit New Zealand
Monday, 6 May 2019, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, will visit New Zealand from 12 to 14 May, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today. More >>
Rights restored for working New Zealanders
Monday, 6 May 2019, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Employment law changes coming into effect today will restore protections for working New Zealanders, strengthen the role of collective bargaining, and promote fair wages and conditions, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
Under-Secretary Tabuteau to visit Fiji
Monday, 6 May 2019, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Fletcher Tabuteau is travelling to Fiji today to represent New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) from 7-9 May. More >>
Free youth mental health pilot expands coverage
Monday, 6 May 2019, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark and Associate Health Minster Julie Anne Genter say the expansion of the free youth mental health support pilot Piki means more young people can get the help they need. More >>
Ngāti Hinerangi and Crown settle Treaty breaches
Sunday, 5 May 2019, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has apologised to Ngāti Hinerangi and signed a Deed of Settlement for historic Treaty breaches, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has announced. More >>
First Māori Woman Appointed As Bishop
Friday, 3 May 2019, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Development, Hon Nanaia Mahuta today congratulated Waitohiariki Quayle who has been elected as the new Māori Bishop for Te Hui Amorangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika. “Waitohiariki Quayle is the first Māori woman to be ordained as an Anglican ... More >>
Oceana Gold Ltd’s application to purchase land declined
Friday, 3 May 2019, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Oceana Gold (New Zealand) Ltd’s application to purchase land declined under the Overseas Investment Act More >>
Govt support for Westland floods recovery
Friday, 3 May 2019, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced an extra $400,000 to help West Coasters recover from the devastating March floods. A medium-scale adverse event in the Westland District has also now been declared. The new funding includes: More >>
Supporting people into work and income security
Friday, 3 May 2019, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking immediate action to support people into work and improve income security for New Zealanders on benefits, in response to the release of the Government’s Welfare Expert Advisory Group (WEAG) report today. More >>
Helping more New Zealanders access online services
Friday, 3 May 2019, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
More New Zealanders than ever will be able to access online services safely and securely, with today’s launch of a new Digital Inclusion Blueprint, Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Death toll from March 15 terrorist attack increases to 51
Friday, 3 May 2019, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
A Turkish national shot in the March 15 mosques terrorist attack in Christchurch has died in hospital, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed this morning. “My heartfelt condolences go to the family and community of this man who has died overnight ... More >>
South Canterbury SAR squad awarded for rescue
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The South Canterbury Police Search and Rescue team, alongside Otago Air Rescue and LandSAR Methven, last night [May 1] received a certificate of achievement for its successful rescue of an injured tramper on Little Mount Peel, north of Geraldine. More >>
R&D tax incentive passes third reading
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Taxation (Research and Development Tax Credits) Bill passed its third reading tonight meaning that up to ten times as many business will receive support to perform research and development work, says Research Minister Megan Woods. More >>
Taxpayers get a smarter and fairer system
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
One of the biggest IT projects ever undertaken in the state sector has successfully passed its latest hurdle with the transition of more than 19.7 million taxpayer accounts from one Inland Revenue computer system to another. Revenue Minister Stuart Nash ... More >>
Boost for employee skills and training
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Doubling the time spent on employee training and reskilling will help both the staff and the organisations they work for prepare for the rapidly changing future of work. More >>
Appointments to Supreme Court and Court of Appeal
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of a Supreme Court judge and a judge of the Court of Appeal. More >>
Safety comes first – Pike River re-entry delayed
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
“Yesterday unexpected and unexplained readings were reported by the atmospheric monitoring systems in the Pike River mine, leading to re-entry operations being suspended,” Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little has confirmed today. More >>
Thousands more teachers for schools
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is pumping more resources into addressing the long term challenge of teacher shortages in our schools by training or supporting 3280 additional teachers over the next four years, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
