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Wide range of EQC reforms to speed up claims
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has received a report outlining the need for a wide range of reforms to speed up the resolution of outstanding EQC claims, says EQC Minister Megan Woods. More >>
Draft National Planning Standards aim to make plans easier
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
6 June 2018 Draft National Planning Standards aim to make plans easier to prepare and to use More >>
ShakeOut 2018: kids lead whanau to emergency preparedness
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi today launched New Zealand ShakeOut 2018, the national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, at Wilford School in Lower Hutt. More >>
Napier–Wairoa Rail A Win On All Fronts
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
The first work train in six years on the Napier-Wairoa rail line is a win-win-win milestone for the greater Hawke’s Bay, says Associate Minister for Forestry, Meka Whaitiri. More >>
Budget 2018 to improve the lives for Pasifika people
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s focus on transforming the way we collectively work to improve the lives of New Zealanders by prioritising health, education and housing in Budget 2018 will improve the lives of Pacific families, says Minister for Pacific ... More >>
Ballast drop day for Wairoa-Napier line
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones will today mark the return of trains on the Napier to Wairoa line for the first time in six years. More >>
New WHO physical activity plan to help people
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr David Clark Minister of Health Hon Grant Robertson Minister for Sport and Recreation 5 June, 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT New WHO physical activity plan to help people around the world get out and active Health Minister Dr David Clark and Sport and ... More >>
Largest intake of Police recruits in decade
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Police recruitment has stepped up a gear with the largest intake of recruits in more than a decade beginning training at the Royal New Zealand Police College near Porirua. More >>
Good farming practice plan a step forward for water quality
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
A plan to help farmers and growers reduce their impact on fresh water, through good farming practices, has been launched today. More >>
Government’s Fair Pay Agreement work to begin
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Iain Lees-Galloway Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety MEDIA STATEMENT 5 June 2018 Government’s Fair Pay Agreement work to begin The Government’s work on establishing Fair Pay Agreements, helping design a collective bargaining system ... More >>
Jacinda Ardern’s plans following the birth of her baby
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s plans following the birth of her baby The Prime Minister’s Office has released details of arrangements around the birth of the Prime Minister’s baby. The baby – the first child for Jacinda Ardern and her ... More >>
Marrakesh Treaty to bring global Braille resources to NZ
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has taken the next step towards ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty with the release of a draft Bill for public consultation, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi announced today . More >>
Proactive Release of Block Offer Documents
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
On 12 April 2018, the Rt Hon Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that there will be no further offshore petroleum exploration permits granted. On the same day, Minister Woods announced the start of consultation with iwi and hapū on the proposed Block ... More >>
Government finances in line with forecasts
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance 5 June 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Government finances in line with forecasts The Government’s surplus, revenue, expenses and net debt are all tracking in line with forecasts, according to the latest monthly ... More >>
Celebrating Matariki Tu Rākau on Arbour Day
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Meka Whaitiri Associate Minister of Forestry 5 June 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Celebrating Matariki Tu Rākau on Arbour Day Associate Forestry Minister Meka Whaitiri says that planting trees is set to become a new popular tradition across New Zealand under ... More >>
Action on plastic announced on World Environment Day
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Eugenie Sage Associate Minister for the Environment 5 June 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Action on plastic announced on World Environment Day More >>
Honours for serving our Ethnic Communities
Monday, 4 June 2018, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Honours for serving our Ethnic Communities Ethnic Communities Minister Jenny Salesa congratulates all the Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients that have been recognised for services to Ethnic Communities. “It is wonderful that those who have served ... More >>
Conservation and community achievements honoured
Monday, 4 June 2018, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
The achievements of dedicated conservation and environmental leaders and volunteers have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list released today. More >>
Congratulations to Defence Force Honours recipients
Monday, 4 June 2018, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Ron Mark Minister of Defence 4 June 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Congratulations to Defence Force Honours recipients Minister of Defence Ron Mark extends his thanks and congratulations to the Defence Force personnel named in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday ... More >>
Media and technology sectors honoured
Monday, 4 June 2018, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has congratulated media and technology recipients of Queen’s Birthday Honours. More >>
