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Hemp seed can now be sold as food

Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

Regional economies are the biggest winners of rule changes that allow hemp seed to be treated as just another edible seed, Food Safety Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. “This is great news for the local hemp industry, which has argued ... More >>

Process underway to appoint next Chief Justice of NZ

Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has commenced the process to appoint New Zealand’s next Chief Justice to replace Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias, who retires in March 2019. More >>

Training more workers for the Aged Care Industry

Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni has announced the rollout of an Industry Partnership programme which will deliver 160 caregiving jobs within the aged care sector across the country. More >>

Strategy for a better tourism system launched

Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government

The draft Aotearoa-New Zealand Government Tourism Strategy is an important step in ensuring that all New Zealanders benefit from productive, sustainable and inclusive tourism growth, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage ... More >>

Minister welcomes Vietnamese counterpart to New Zealand

Monday, 5 November 2018, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Ron Mark Minister of Defence 5 November 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Minister welcomes Vietnamese counterpart to New Zealand More >>

Public service of DOC Ranger Scott Theobald recognised

Monday, 5 November 2018, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Department of Conservation Biodiversity Ranger Scott Theobald, who was one of three men killed in a tragic helicopter crash on October 18, has been honoured at the Public Service Day Awards. More >>

Prime Minister presents first public service medals

Monday, 5 November 2018, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister presents first public service medals Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today presented the inaugural medal that recognises meritorious service in the Public Service. More >>

Recognised Seasonal Employer cap increase

Monday, 5 November 2018, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Recognised Seasonal Employer cap increase The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme cap will increase by 1,750 to 12,850, providing much-needed labour for the horticulture and viticulture industries in New Zealand, say Social Development Minister ... More >>

Banks on notice to lift their game

Monday, 5 November 2018, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Banks must lift their game to ensure the rights of customers are protected, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says More >>

School kids get the message about antibiotics

Monday, 5 November 2018, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government

Antibiotics are not always the answer. That’s the message from 12-year-old Libby Thompson from Cust School in Rangiora, winner of the 2018 national antibiotic awareness poster competition. Health Minister Dr David Clark has congratulated Libby and says ... More >>

Two land restoration projects given the go-ahead

Monday, 5 November 2018, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government

Two projects aiming to plant 247,000 native trees and develop skills and employment, as part of the One Billion Trees programme, were announced today by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage. More >>

Commonwealth meeting to advance democratic governance

Monday, 5 November 2018, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand MP Clayton Mitchell will join representatives of the nine regions at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Executive Committee Meeting this week. Each region of the CPA (Africa, Asia, Australia, British Islands and Mediterranean, ... More >>

New speed cameras to be trialled in Auckland

Monday, 5 November 2018, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government

Acting Associate Transport Minister James Shaw and Police Minister Stuart Nash today announced plans to trial speed camera warning signs and average (point-to-point) speed cameras in Auckland. More >>

Get ready on World Tsunami Awareness Day

Monday, 5 November 2018, 8:19 am | New Zealand Government

World Tsunami Awareness Day today (Monday 5) is an opportunity for New Zealanders to find out more about tsunami and how to prepare for them, Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi says. More >>

New workforce a game-changer for kids with learning needs

Sunday, 4 November 2018, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government

The Coalition Government will fund a new workforce of educational professionals who will work in schools to ensure children with diverse learning needs get the support they need to learn, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>

Speech: Ardern - Labour Party Conference

Sunday, 4 November 2018, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert 4 November 2018 SPEECH NOTES Prime Minister’s speech to 2018 Labour Party Conference Kia ora koutou katoa, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakalofa lahiatu, Malo Ni Namaste, Ni Hao. ... More >>

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