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Funding changes to increase quality of learning
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding changes to increase quality of lifelong learning opportunities Foundation level te reo Māori is one of many tertiary programmes to benefit from a funding rate increase, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. The rate increase of $1000 ... More >>
Transport infrastructure plan backs businesses to grow
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s largest ever 10-year plan for land transport investment announced today sends a clear message that the Coalition Government is committed to a long-term nationwide infrastructure strategy to boost productivity and support businesses to ... More >>
Record transport investment to grow the economy
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has approved a new 10-year plan for transport which will unlock record investment in the roads, rail and public transport for our growing regions and cities, and save lives on our roads, Minister of Transport Phil Twyford has announced. More >>
Police graduation a historic day for women
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand policing has reached a historic milestone with a graduation today of the greatest number of women in a recruit wing. More >>
Corrections Minister opens new learning centre for training
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
A new National Learning Centre opened this morning will ensure new recruits and existing staff receive the highest possible standard of training to keep them and the public safe, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says. More >>
Paid Parental Leave increases for families this Sunday
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
More New Zealand families with newborns can enjoy more time to bond with their babies – and get more money in their pockets too, says the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
KiwiBuild kicks off with up to 400 homes in Northcote
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Up to 400 affordable homes will be built in the Auckland suburb of Northcote under the KiwiBuild programme, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
Making it easier to build a workforce to build our houses
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Making it easier to build a workforce to build our houses • Temporary KiwiBuild Skills Shortage list • Streamlined pre-approval process for building firms • Labour hire companies to be accredited The Government is proposing changes to make ... More >>
$31.7 million a year to support tertiary education quality
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $31.7 million a year to help maintain the quality of tertiary education, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Ensuring a sustainable construction workforce for NZ
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Addressing the skills shortage in the construction sector is a key priority for this Government, says Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa. More >>
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board appointments
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin today announced the appointment of Wendie Harvey and Malcolm Inglis and the reappointment of Te Arohanui Cook to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board. More >>
Seismic funding supports all manner of heritage buildings
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Iconic Wellington landmark The Manor, a building that houses Nelson’s famed Lambretta’s café and a Christchurch substation that has its own Facebook page are to receive funding for earthquake strengthening, acting Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage ... More >>
Credit review and measures to stop predatory lending
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon Kris Faafoi today released the discussion paper outlining findings from the review of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. More >>
Multinationals to pay fair share of tax
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 8:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New measures to ensure multinational companies pay their fair share of tax will come into force next week. More >>
New Sport NZ Chair, board members appointed
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson announced a number of appointments to the Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) board today. More >>
Celebrating 25 years of PHARMAC
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr David Clark Minister of Health 26 June 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Celebrating 25 years of PHARMAC More >>
More time for feedback on cyber security
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The government will extend the timeframe of the Cyber Security Strategy refresh and do a deeper dive into the issues, to inform the new action plan. More >>
Government to act on Land and Water Forum report
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will act immediately on some recommendations of the Land and Water Forum including prioritising action in the most “at-risk” catchments. More >>
Changing face of Work and Income launched today
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development 26 June 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Changing face of Work and Income launched today Minister of Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, celebrated the launch of a brand new face to Work and Income, including ... More >>
New appointments will push te reo Māori
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s appointments to te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori Board will mean that the promotion of the Māori language as a living language will be in excellent hands, says the Minister for Māori Development Hon Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
