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Bill to improve ACC scheme passed
Wednesday, 10 April 2019, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is able to improve the wellbeing of older working New Zealanders and those working overseas with the passing of the Accident Compensation Amendment Bill says the Minister for ACC Iain Lees-Galloway. “The legislation passed last night ... More >>
More young people to get driver licences
Wednesday, 10 April 2019, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Young people on youth benefits or in care will have the costs of getting a driver licence met in a new scheme announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today. More >>
Legal framework for gun buyback scheme announced
Wednesday, 10 April 2019, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash has announced a legal framework for the gun buyback will be established as a first step towards determining the level of compensation. It will include compensation for high capacity magazines and parts. More >>
Wheel clampers’ days are numbered: legislation introduced
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 8:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Protections to stop the public being charged excessive fees and being preyed upon by wheel clampers are a step closer, with legislation stopping the practices receiving its first reading in Parliament this evening. More >>
National Climate Change Risk Assessment panel appointed
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 6:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change welcomes the Ministry for the Environment’s appointment of an expert panel to create the framework for New Zealand’s first National Climate Change Risk Assessment. More >>
New funding to make a splash improving water quality
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is going the extra mile backing the Sustainable Business Network’s Million Metres Streams’ project with a $200,000 funding boost, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. “I am excited to be able to announce this ... More >>
Stuart Nash: Second Reading Arms Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, it is Day 25 of the largest criminal investigation in New Zealand history. More >>
Oversight of the care of our children strengthened
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni today announced changes to the Government oversight of the children’s system, designed in particular to support the experience of children in the care of Oranga Tamariki. More >>
National Climate Change Risk Assessment panel appointed
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change welcomes the Ministry for the Environment’s appointment of an expert panel to create the framework for New Zealand’s first National Climate Change Risk Assessment. More >>
Merger of Kelston and van Asch Deaf Education Centres
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Kelston Deaf Education Centre in Auckland, and van Asch Deaf Education Centre in Christchurch, will merge and form one national school and network of services for children and students who are deaf or hard of hearing, Education Minister Chris Hipkins ... More >>
James and Suzy Cameron join Just Transition Summit
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Filmmakers and environmental advocates James and Suzy Cameron have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the inaugural National Just Transition Summit, Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Select Committee report on Arms Amendment Bill
Monday, 8 April 2019, 8:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Finance and Expenditure Select Committee’s final report on the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Bill is now public and can be found here More >>
Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships
Monday, 8 April 2019, 8:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Five Māori scholars have been awarded the Ngārimu VC and the 28th (Māori) Battalion tertiary scholarship in recognition of their outstanding achievements, Associate Minister of Education and Ngārimu Board Chair Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
Supreme Court judge to lead terror attack Royal Commission
Monday, 8 April 2019, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today released the terms of reference for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack and announced Supreme Court Justice Sir William Young as its chair. More >>
Finance Minister heads to US for meetings with World Bank
Monday, 8 April 2019, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Grant Robertson will depart tomorrow for a series of high-level meetings in Washington. More >>
Mega mast confirmed for New Zealand forests
Monday, 8 April 2019, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Monitoring by the Department of Conservation has confirmed the predicted mega mast or heavy seeding in New Zealand’s forests this autumn, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage said today. More >>
New measure to help lower emissions from Government vehicles
Monday, 8 April 2019, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A new tool has been released today to help government agencies transition their light vehicle fleet to emissions free alternatives. More >>
NZSL Video Interpreting Service extending to weekends
Monday, 8 April 2019, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The service that allows people using New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) to phone others by using an interpreter will soon be available at weekends, Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi and Disability Issues Minister Carmel Sepuloni ... More >>
More Kiwis able to access lower-cost primary health care
Sunday, 7 April 2019, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister David Clark is pleased to mark World Health Day today as new figures show cheaper doctors visits are available to nearly all the New Zealanders the policy was intended to reach. More >>
Indigenous experts advise on Declaration plan
Sunday, 7 April 2019, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta today welcomed the delegation from the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) to Aotearoa. Last week Nanaia Mahuta announced that New Zealand will be taking a step forward on indigenous ... More >>
