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Household Incomes Report released
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Social Development Carmel Sepuloni welcomed the release today of the thirteenth Household Incomes Report and the complementary Material Wellbeing report. More >>
Finance Minister travels to IMF/World Bank and APEC meetings
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is travelling today to attend a series of international economic meetings and bilateral engagements in Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. More >>
Summit puts mental health on global agenda
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says the first ever Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit has ended with a commitment to improve mental health worldwide and challenge stigma and discrimination. More >>
Board appointments to support innovation
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Hon Dr Megan Woods today announced two new appointments and three reappointments to the Callaghan Innovation Board. More >>
Mobile shower and laundry for rough sleepers
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
A customised van that will provide free mobile laundry and shower services for rough sleepers across Auckland launched in Onehunga this morning. More >>
Government launches Strategy for Women and Girls in Sport
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson have launched a new strategy that champions equality for New Zealand women and girls in sport and active recreation. More >>
Physical activity tied to healthy mental wellbeing
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
New research from Sport New Zealand shows that physically active Kiwis are more likely to have good mental health, Minister for Sport and Recreation, Grant Robertson, said today. More >>
New global economic forecasts show importance of surpluses
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest global economic forecasts are a timely reminder of why the Coalition Government is running surpluses, sensibly managing debt and focussing on policies to support growth, Finance Minister Grant Robertson ... More >>
Housing First programme to end homelessness in Rotorua
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Housing First programme, which aims to end homelessness in Rotorua, was launched by the Minister of Maori Development Hon Nanaia Mahuta today. More >>
Clearer picture of community drug use
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A picture of New Zealand’s drug use is set to become clearer with the expansion of wastewater testing across New Zealand, says Police Minister Stuart Nash. More >>
Commissioner appointed at Whitireia and WelTec
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Education Minister Tracey Martin has confirmed the appointment of a Commissioner at Whitireia and WelTec. More >>
Five Community Magistrates appointed
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Five new Community Magistrates have been appointed for the Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton regions, Associate Justice and Courts Minister Aupito William Sio announced today. More >>
Government crackdown on loan sharks
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Cap on total interest and fees charged • Stiff penalties for loan sharks who break rules • ‘Fit and proper person’ test for lenders, door-to-door salespeople and truck shops More >>
Information sharing to help prevent crime
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash is encouraging feedback on an initiative that will help Police prevent crime by having the most up-to-date and accurate information about offenders. More >>
Dr Colin Tukuitonga's WHO bid
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 9:01 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s campaign for Dr Colin Tukuitonga for the position of Regional Director of the Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has ended unsuccessfully. More >>
PM: high performance parity initiatives for Para athletes
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 7:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced two new High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) initiatives to support athletes as part of her address to the Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) Adecco Prime Minister’s Dinner this evening. More >>
Fostering stronger indigenous business and trade links
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta hosted a wānanga today to promote greater international dialogue on indigenous business and trade opportunities. More >>
Government books show surplus, falling net debt
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
A strong surplus and falling net debt reflect a growing economy and show the Coalition Government is managing the books responsibly, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
New National Biodiversity Strategy needed
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A new national strategy will be developed to address the critical state of our indigenous biodiversity, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today at Napier’s Ahuriri Estuary. More >>
Short extension for delivery of Addictions Inquiry Report
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says Cabinet has agreed to grant a short extension of time for the independent Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction to report back to Government. More >>
