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Airbag recall – first NZ numbers show good progress
Saturday, 30 June 2018, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Airbag recall – first NZ numbers show good progress being made Work by car manufacturers and NZTA has now provided accurate information on the number of New Zealand vehicles at-risk from the faulty Takata airbags, highlighting the importance of the compulsory ... More >>
Alcohol interlocks mandatory for repeat drink-drivers
Saturday, 30 June 2018, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Alcohol interlocks mandatory for serious and repeat drink-drivers Alcohol interlock sentences will be mandatory for serious and repeat drink-driving offenders from tomorrow, says Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter. An alcohol interlock is a ... More >>
Highest building consent levels in 44 years
Saturday, 30 June 2018, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The first five months of 2018 have seen the highest number of building consents issued for new homes since 1974, according to new statistics , Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford says. More >>
Winston Peters - Inquiry into appointment process
Friday, 29 June 2018, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says an inquiry will be held into the process that led to the appointment of the Deputy Commissioner of Police. More >>
Defence Minister congratulates new Chief of Defence Force
Friday, 29 June 2018, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Ron Mark has congratulated Air Marshal Kevin Short who today took over the role of New Zealand’s Chief of Defence Force. More >>
Government welcomes nurses breakthrough
Friday, 29 June 2018, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters and Health Minister Dr David Clark are pleased the District Health Boards have made a revised offer to the New Zealand Nurses Organisation that has seen the strike notice lifted for July 5. More >>
New Positive Ageing Strategy
Friday, 29 June 2018, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Seniors Minister Tracey Martin today released a discussion document and opened consultation on a new positive ageing strategy. More >>
New Zealand and Hong Kong agree to streamline trade
Friday, 29 June 2018, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Significant trade benefits for New Zealand and Hong Kong will flow from a formal arrangement recognising the supply chain security programmes of both economies, says Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri. More >>
Psa Litigation
Friday, 29 June 2018, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
MPI has received the High Court’s decision on the long-running Psa litigation and we are now carefully considering its findings and implications for current and future biosecurity activities. The 500 page document traverses events dating back ... More >>
NCEA online programme gets $8 million
Friday, 29 June 2018, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
The programme that gives schools the option of running NCEA exams online will receive an additional $8 million for the 2018 and 2019 school years, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Agreement reached on Cathedral reinstatement
Friday, 29 June 2018, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Dr Megan Woods, is pleased to announce significant progress on the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral. More >>
New science report lists sharks as threatened
Friday, 29 June 2018, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
The great white shark and basking shark have been classed as ‘threatened’ for the first time and the future of these species is not positive, a new scientific report released today by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage says. More >>
PGF Supports Rotorua Lakes Council Big Moves Projects
Friday, 29 June 2018, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau announced in Rotorua today, $811,625 from the Provincial Growth Fund for two of Rotorua Lakes Council’s Rotorua ‘Big Moves’ Projects. More >>
New Zealand Youth Awards 2018 Recipients Announced
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peeni Henare Minister for Youth 28 June 2018 MEDIA RELEASE New Zealand Youth Awards 2018 Recipients Announced The recipients of the New Zealand Youth Awards 2018 were announced by Minister for Youth Peeni Henare at a celebration event in Parliament ... More >>
Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Claims Settlement Bill
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Claims Settlement Bill Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little acknowledges and welcomes the rangatira of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki for coming to Parliament for the third and final reading of their Treaty settlement legislation. More >>
NZ welcomes move to strengthen chemical weapon ban
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control Winston Peters has welcomed moves to strengthen the global ban on chemical weapons, following the successful outcome of an emergency meeting held in The Netherlands this week. More >>
Climate Change Minister welcomes Synlait’s strategy
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change has welcomed dairy processing company Synlait’s sustainability strategy. More >>
CPTPP law in the House as Mexico first to ratify
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill bringing New Zealand’s ratification of the CPTPP a step closer had its first reading in Parliament today as Mexico becomes the first country to notify it has ratified the 11 member trade deal. More >>
Hui Māori Collective to launch in China
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Māori Development, the Hon Nanaia Mahuta, announced today the first Māori business collective to have a presence on one of China’s main e-commerce platforms, Tmall Global, which is part of the Alibaba Group. More >>
Active Families – Fit for Purpose
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark is pleased to see a growing number New Zealanders are gaining the benefit of regular exercise and a healthy diet with the support of the Active Families programme. More >>
