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Criminal Justice Advisory Group to visit West Coast
Friday, 23 November 2018, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Safe and Effective Justice Programme Advisory Group ¬– Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora – will visit Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika next week as part of its nationwide consultation to gather information on the criminal justice system. More >>
Regional stats show scale of airbag issue in communities
Friday, 23 November 2018, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says that while main centres make up more than 21,000 of 35,000 Takata alpha airbags still needing to be replaced, he’s concerned that some smaller communities have high numbers of vehicles needing ... More >>
Copyright issues to be addressed
Friday, 23 November 2018, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon Kris Faafoi today released an issues paper marking the first stage of public consultation on changes to the Copyright Act 1994, saying all Kiwis should consider taking part. More >>
Fresh thinking evident in new mental health unit
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says he’s encouraged by the fresh, positive thinking evident in the design of Counties Manukau DHB’s new Tiaho Mai Mental Health Unit. More >>
New approach for Māori women to quit smoking
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa welcomes a new report released today highlighting innovative ways of working with young Māori women to successfully quit smoking. More >>
New qualification helps Kiwis get into cyber security career
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi says a new diploma will help address the shortage of cyber security professionals. More >>
Progress on Sea Change Proposals
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage and Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash today announced an important step forward on work to restore the health of the Hauraki Gulf. More >>
Environment Court Judge appointed
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland-based solicitor Melinda Dickey has been appointed as an Environment Judge and District Court Judge to serve in Auckland, Attorney-General David Parker announced today. More >>
More 111 callers to get help faster
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
111 calls made from all mobile phones in New Zealand will soon have their locations verified, enabling a faster response in an emergency. Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi says enhancements to the Emergency Caller ... More >>
Fixing Middlemore Hospital a priority
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Long standing problems with buildings and infrastructure at Middlemore Hospital and the Manukau SuperClinic will be fixed following an $80 million investment, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
PM welcomes state visit by Korean President Moon Jae-in
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 8:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in will visit New Zealand from 2 to 4 December, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
Drivers urged to check their car airbags
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Hon Kris Faafoi is urging New Zealanders to check if their vehicle has Takata Alpha-type airbags which are being recalled. More >>
Changes to drinking water standards and health
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Clark is making changes to Drinking Water Standards which help keep New Zealanders safe from waterborne illness. More >>
Wellbeing and Water – a necessary conversation
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced plans to initiate a strategic conversation with Local Government about community well-being and proposals to overhaul the regulation of water. Led by the Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta, the multi-agency Three ... More >>
Surge funding for kauri dieback and myrtle rust research
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today announced a funding increase of $13.75 million over three years for research to combat the spread of kauri dieback and myrtle rust. More >>
$29 million for safety improvements to SH3
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
There will be urgent safety improvements done on SH3 from Waitara to Bell Block to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries, Minister of Transport Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
First New Plymouth KiwiBuild homes
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The first KiwiBuild homes in New Plymouth are expected to be completed in mid-2019, Minister for Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
Update on the first seven months of the Fees Free policy
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s first-year Fees Free policy is tracking well, with more than 50,000 people set to receive fees-free tertiary education this year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Joint Statement by Sebastián Piñera and Jacinda Ardern
Monday, 19 November 2018, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
At the invitation of the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, undertook a State Visit to New Zealand on 19 November 2018. More >>
Chile and NZ arrangement to protect seabirds
Monday, 19 November 2018, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Chile will help protect vulnerable seabirds, including the critically endangered Antipodean albatross. More >>
