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Making public housing tenancy reviews fairer
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 7:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes are being made to public housing tenancy reviews to ensure vulnerable tenants are protected and more places are available for those that need them, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
Statement from Deputy Prime Minister on claims
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
“During Parliament’s General Debate this afternoon the National Party MP Chris Bishop claimed to have made a revelation related to the Haumaha inquiry. He hasn’t made a revelation and I’m swatting-off this midge right now,” says Rt Hon Winston ... More >>
Government shows leadership on MP pay
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Government shows leadership on MP pay A Bill that will put a freeze on salaries and allowances while the Government develops a fairer formula for future pay increases has been passed into law today, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain ... More >>
Information sharing to target organised crime
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Stuart Nash Minister of Revenue Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Customs 26 September 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Information sharing to target organised crime More >>
Ngāpuhi momentum and progress continues
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Andrew Little, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, is pleased that Tūhoronuku Independent Mandated Authority (TIMA) and Te Kotahitanga o Ngā Hapū Ngāpuhi (TKT) representatives have agreed to hold additional hui next month, so Ngāpuhi can consider ... More >>
Pacific youth encouraged to get involved in Youth Parliament
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Aupito William Sio Minister for Pacific Peoples 26 September 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Pacific youth encouraged to get involved in Youth Parliament 2019 “I want to see more Pacific youth raise their hands to apply to be part of the Youth Parliament ... More >>
Air ambulance changes put patients first
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says an agreement in principle for air ambulance services in the Northern Region is a major step towards a better, safer service nationwide. More >>
National prioritise invasive species above alpine ecosystems
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage says the National Party’s petition to stop control of Himalayan tahr shows that National doesn’t understand conservation, and is resorting in opposition to a bizarre form of shouting for the sake of political point scoring. More >>
Youth Parliament 2019 Selection Process Underway
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The nationwide participant selection process for Youth Parliament 2019 is underway, Youth Minister Peeni Henare announced today. All Members of Parliament are on the search for a young person to represent them and their community as a Youth Member ... More >>
America’s Cup court ruling vindicates process
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 7:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Environment Court has today granted the resource consent for the 36th America's Cup bases in Auckland and the associated infrastructure and activities. More >>
Trade and investment focus of Sydney talks
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker heads to Sydney tomorrow to promote New Zealand’s trade and investment interests. More >>
Nash: Deloitte 2018 Tax Conference [21/9/18]
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
I would particularly like to acknowledge Sir Michael Cullen, who is pretty much responsible for me being able to achieve my political ambitions, and for this I will be forever grateful. More >>
Clark: Speech to the NZ Nurses Organisation AGM [20/9/18]
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karanga maha o te wa, tēnā koutou katoa. More >>
Mahuta: Launch of Jade Carving delegation to NZ [19/9/18]
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
• I am delighted to be in attendance here today and warmly welcome the Chinese delegation to Aotearoa. More >>
Mahuta: Speech to Water NZ Conference [19/9/18]
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Water NZ Conference September 2018 Claudelands Conference Centre – Hamilton Three Waters and the Case for Change More >>
Pacific Celebration of 125th Anniversary of Suffrage 18/9/18
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Ua paia le Taeao. Ua mamalu le aso, aua e paia ma mamalu le Atua e ona le aso ma le taeao. More >>
Mahuta: Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Conference-Nelson [18/9/18]
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
• Thank you for inviting me to give the opening address for this conference. The title says it all – Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho: Our Past, Our Future, Our Legacy. More >>
Robin Hapi reappointed to Te Mātāwai [18/9/18]
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Kua whakatū anō a Robin Hapi ki Te Mātāwai Hon Nanaia Mahuta Māori Development More >>
Extra police to combat organised crime
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The deployment of 500 extra Police to target organised crime will make significant inroads to efforts to reduce victimisation and improve the wellbeing of our communities, says Police Minister Stuart Nash. More >>
FAST work improves stroke outcomes
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister Dr David Clark has praised the FAST stroke awareness campaign, describing it as a key tool to help more stroke patients get the rapid treatment they need, while also enhancing health equity. More >>
