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Workplace responses to family violence
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Workplace responses to family violence – marking International Women’s Day #WeToo More >>
Bill introduced for synthetics crackdown
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Police will get stronger powers of search and seizure to crackdown on synthetic drugs under new legislation, which makes the two main synthetics (5F-ADB and AMB-FUBINACA) Class A drugs. The Government has today introduced the Misuse of Drugs Amendment ... More >>
Investing in the future of forestry
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Eight outstanding students have been presented with inaugural forestry scholarships by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Forestry Minister Shane Jones at a special awards ceremony at the University of Canterbury. More >>
Hawke’s Bay’s approach to coastal hazards draws praise
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Hawke’s Bay’s collaborative approach to coastal hazards draws international praise More >>
Serious Fraud Office: biennial fraud and corruption conference
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
As Minister responsible for the Serious Fraud Office, it is a great pleasure to be opening the 2019 Fraud and Corruption Conference ‘Protecting New Zealand’s taonga’. More >>
Privacy Commissioner reappointed
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced the reappointment of John Edwards as the Privacy Commissioner. More >>
Blasphemous libel law repealed
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 9:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The archaic blasphemous libel offence will be repealed following the passing of the Crimes Amendment Bill today, says Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>
Medieval law axed
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 9:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The ‘year and a day rule’ rule will be repealed following the passing of the Crimes Amendment Bill, says Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>
Coalition Government lassos livestock rustling
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 9:38 pm | New Zealand Government
New rules to crack down on livestock rustling will come into force following the passing of the Crimes Amendment Bill says Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>
New appointments to the Film Commission
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Aucklanders Sandra Kailahi and Anthony (Ant) Timpson have been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>
Further steps to combat tax evasion
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash has announced New Zealand is expanding its global ability to combat tax evasion by joining forces with authorities in 30 countries and jurisdictions. More >>
Government calls time on ticket scalpers
Monday, 4 March 2019, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government plans to stop the practice of ticket scalping, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi said today. “Measures planned include a price cap on resale tickets, enforcing rules around information ... More >>
Announcement of honour for incoming Chief Justice
Monday, 4 March 2019, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Incoming Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann has been appointed as a Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. More >>
Tabuteau to visit the Gulf to strengthen links
Sunday, 3 March 2019, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Fletcher Tabuteau will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar this week to strengthen our relationships and further our trade and economic links. More >>
New Zealand, Tuvalu, sign statement of partnership
Sunday, 3 March 2019, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has today visited Tuvalu where he met Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga. More >>
Funding to back nature and save our wildlife
Saturday, 2 March 2019, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Funding to back nature and save our wildlife New Government funding will see the Department of Conservation invest an extra $76 million over the next four years to address New Zealand’s biodiversity crisis. “More than 4000 of our native plants ... More >>
Hauraki Gulf celebrated as SeaWeek kicks off
Saturday, 2 March 2019, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
SeaWeek kicked off today with the launch of a new interactive display on the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park at SEALIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium. More >>
Building consents continue to rise
Friday, 1 March 2019, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest information on building consents for new dwellings continue to show there is strong, sustained activity in the building sector at levels not seen since the 1970s, says Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa. “The number of ... More >>
Climate change support for Kiribati announced
Friday, 1 March 2019, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced a package of support that will improve the health and education outcomes for hundreds of people in Kiribati today, and pledged continued support to help the island nation deal with climate change. More >>
Youth Parliament 2019 Ready to Launch
Friday, 1 March 2019, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Youth and Chairperson of the Youth Parliament Multi-Party Steering Committee (MPSC), has today launched the six-month Youth Parliament 2019 Programme. More >>
