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Working with local government to improve tourism
Monday, 26 November 2018, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Improvements to the criteria for the Tourism Infrastructure Fund will allow more communities to share the benefits of tourism, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
Nominations open for Teaching Council elections
Monday, 26 November 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Candidate nominations for seven members of the new Teaching Council Board are now open, with elections being held in March next year. More >>
Working with local govt to improve tourism infrastructure
Monday, 26 November 2018, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Improvements to the criteria for the Tourism Infrastructure Fund will allow more communities to share the benefits of tourism, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
Easier access to health assistance for MSD clients
Sunday, 25 November 2018, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, is pleased to announce that from tomorrow, people on the Disability Allowance, Child Disability Allowance or the Supported Living Payment are able to have assessments completed by nurse practitioners. More >>
New urban development agency unveiled to build more homes
Saturday, 24 November 2018, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
The Housing and Urban Development Authority will have cut-through powers to build quality state and affordable homes and create thriving master-planned communities, announced Minister for Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford. More >>
Mandatory phase out of single-use plastic bags confirmed
Saturday, 24 November 2018, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
• Six month phase-out period • • Applies to all plastic shopping bags under 70 microns • • All retailers to comply More >>
Response from Minister Hipkins to PPTA ballot results
Friday, 23 November 2018, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
“Bargaining with the secondary teachers union is not as advanced as the primary teacher union. We welcome PPTA back to the negotiating table, which is scheduled to happen next week.” More >>
Review into NZTA regulatory performance
Friday, 23 November 2018, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport Phil Twyford has today requested that the Ministry of Transport, as the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) monitor, review NZTA’s performance of their regulatory functions. More >>
Have your say on a United Kingdom-New Zealand trade deal
Friday, 23 November 2018, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is calling for public submissions on a post-Brexit free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. More >>
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua sign agreement in principle
Friday, 23 November 2018, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua and the Crown have signed an agreement in principle that marks an important step in the settlement of the historical Treaty claims of Uenuku, Tamakana, and Tamahaki, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little ... More >>
Drilling underway on Canterbury Arena site
Friday, 23 November 2018, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Drilling is now underway at the Canterbury Arena site as part of early work to fast-track the project. More >>
Vaping and smokeless tobacco products to be regulated
Friday, 23 November 2018, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Vaping and smokeless tobacco products to be regulated Plans to regulate vaping and smokeless tobacco products in New Zealand are being announced today by Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa. The Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 (SFEA) will ... More >>
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 >>
