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Safer MSD Service Centre roll out
Friday, 14 December 2018, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, today visited the Otara Work and Income service centre, the first Auckland office with the new and improved security features stemming from the Ashburton tragedy in 2014. More >>
Have your say on new rules for medicines and medical devices
Friday, 14 December 2018, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Hon Dr David Clark wants the public, professionals, businesses and other interested parties to have their say on a new regime that aims to ensure the safety, quality and efficacy/performance of therapeutic products accessed by New ... More >>
Brakes applied to pay increases for public service chiefs
Friday, 14 December 2018, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins today welcomed the 2018 State Sector Pay Report , which shows pay increases for chief executives are slowing. More >>
Amendments to the Christchurch District Plan approved
Friday, 14 December 2018, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
A proposal to clarify the rules for rebuilding homes in some eastern suburbs of Christchurch has been given the go ahead. More >>
PGF investment to boost digital connectivity
Friday, 14 December 2018, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
People and businesses in Eastern Bay of Plenty will benefit from the Provincial Growth Fund’s (PGF) investment to improve digital connectivity in the regions, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
PGF investing in future of aquaculture
Friday, 14 December 2018, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing to accelerate the development of aquaculture in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash announced today. More >>
PGF investing to grow Eastern Bay of Plenty economy
Friday, 14 December 2018, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will support several projects in Eastern Bay of Plenty to boost the economic potential of the region and unlock new opportunities for local people. More >>
Ngāti Tūwharetoa passes third reading
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Andrew Little, today welcomed Te Ariki Tā Tumu Te Heuheu and members of Ngāti Tūwharetoa to Parliament to witness the Third Reading of their Treaty Settlement legislation, the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Claims ... More >>
Strategy launched for keeping Kiwis healthier and safer
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Strategy launched for keeping Kiwis healthier and safer at work A new Health and Safety at Work Strategy commits New Zealand to better practices in the workplace for the next decade, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway announced ... More >>
New Zealand to phase down use of HFCs from 2020
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will begin phasing down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) from 2020 as part of an international effort expected to avoid 0.5 degrees Celsius of global warming. More >>
New Zealand to chair Missile Technology Control Regime
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Winston Peters announced today that New Zealand will take up the chair of the Missile Technology Control Regime later next year. More >>
Racing industry Ministerial Advisory Committee established
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced a five-member Ministerial Advisory Committee to inform next steps on the Messara Review of the New Zealand Racing Industry. More >>
Appointment of Associate Judge of the High Court
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General David Parker has announced today that Christchurch barrister Dale Lester has been appointed an Associate Judge of the High Court. More >>
Online guide for victims and survivors of sexual violence
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Jan Logie Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence Issues) 13 December 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT New online guide for victims and survivors of sexual violence Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic ... More >>
Corrections Officer graduation caps off a strong year
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The graduation of 61 new Corrections Officers today caps off a strong year for the Department, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis said. More >>
Making sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance 13 December 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Making sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely The Coalition Government is continuing to prioritise expenditure to ensure that we’re investing in the public services ... More >>
Forecasts show solid economic fundamentals
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Forecasts show solid economic fundamentals The New Zealand economy will continue its momentum over the next few years, underpinned by investment, productivity and wage growth, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. “The Treasury’s Half Year ... More >>
Wellbeing of NZers at the heart of Budget priorities
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellbeing of New Zealanders at the heart of Budget priorities Improving the wellbeing of current and future New Zealanders will be the focus of Budget 2019, Finance Minister Grant Robertson said on Thursday. “The Coalition Government is doing things differently. ... More >>
Milestone in Police recruitment
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A milestone in Police recruitment has been achieved with the deployment of more than 1,000 new constables around the country since the government was formed. More >>
Progress for women in the public service
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Public Service Workforce Data 2018 report released today shows improvements for women in the public service, says Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter. More >>
