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Health and safety scholarships
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
The establishment of an annual Scholarship Programme by the Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) will build the capability and capacity of New Zealand’s professional health and safety workforce, says Minister for Workplace Relations and ... More >>
Prime Minister welcomes new Pacific Security Declaration
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister welcomes new Pacific Security Declaration Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has welcomed the endorsement by all Pacific Islands Forum Leaders of the ‘Boe Declaration’ on regional security. “The Boe Declaration is the most significant ... More >>
Brightest and best combat climate change
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Brightest and best combat climate change A decade of climate change research has been showcased in Wellington today. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor launched a commemorative booklet to celebrate 150 research projects funded through the Sustainable ... More >>
Leader of the House on today's appropriation review report
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Chris Hipkins said a triennial report tabled in Parliament today was an independent report not a Government report. The National Party were consulted on it before it was finalised. More >>
Reappointments to Takeovers Panel
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has confirmed reappointments of Richard Hunt and Tony Pigou to the Takeovers Panel. More >>
NZ to provide $9m support for Pacific education
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today announced a $9 million package to make it easier for Pacific students to access education. More >>
New Zealand to cooperate with Japan on Climate Change Centre
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Japan will cooperate to ensure the success of the Pacific Climate Change Centre in Samoa, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. More >>
Family justice reforms seek public support
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little welcomes the release of a public consultation paper by the Independent Panel considering the 2014 family justice reforms. More >>
Justice Minister launches book on human rights law
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 8:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister launches book on human rights law in NZ Justice Minister Andrew Little has launched an international human rights law book that will play an important role in the development of New Zealand law by reference to international human rights ... More >>
Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal Bill
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has passed the first reading of the Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal Bill on the 8th anniversary of the first Canterbury Earthquake, say Ministers Andrew Little and Megan Woods. More >>
Ministers on wheels to support World Spinal Cord Injury Day
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Iain Lees-Galloway and Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni will be spending Wednesday September 5 in wheelchairs to promote World Spinal Cord Injury Day and raise awareness of pressure injuries in New Zealand. More >>
Peters deeply disappointed at allegations of race fixing
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters has expressed deep disappointment at allegations of race fixing in the New Zealand harness racing industry. More >>
Public Service reform plan
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services 4 September 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Joined-up, more convenient services in reach with Public Service reform plan Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins today launched a public consultation ... More >>
Pacific people want to see more of their culture and values
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific people want to be valued and see more of their culture and identity reflected in New Zealand’s education system, says Associate Minister of Education Jenny Salesa, who has just concluded a series of pan-Pacific Education fono across the country. More >>
Proposals to make homes healthier released
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposals to make rental properties warmer and drier have been released for public consultation, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford today announced. More >>
New Zealand announces $10m Pacific broadcasting expansion
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has today announced plans for an enhanced free-to-air Pasifika TV service, affirming New Zealand’s commitment to Pacific media More >>
Productivity Commission’s path to a low emissions economy
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Productivity Commission’s final report on the opportunities and challenges for New Zealand becoming a low-emissions economy makes clear that action is needed now, says the Minister for Climate Change. More >>
Health Minister on reports on troubled IT project
Monday, 3 September 2018, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has welcomed the release of two reports dealing with the National Oracle Solution. More >>
Better deal for low paid public servants kicks in
Monday, 3 September 2018, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services 3 September 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Better deal for low paid public servants kicks in From today around 2000 core Public Service employees ... More >>
$58m for environmental, economic and social research
Monday, 3 September 2018, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today released the revised 2019-2021 Endeavour Fund Investment Plan, with new investment signals to support the Government’s aim of transitioning to a more sustainable economy. More >>
