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Pay increase for mental health and addiction support workers
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Five thousand mental health and addiction support workers will receive a pay increase next month with Health Minister Dr David Clark signing an agreement this morning which gives them the same pay rates as care and support workers. More >>
More modern and effective courts and tribunals a step closer
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
“The Courts Matters Bill and the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Bill, which passed their second reading in Parliament today, bring more modern and effective courts and tribunals a step closer”, Associate Minister for Courts Aupito William ... More >>
Keep Our Money Clean
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little has launched a public information campaign to raise awareness about the problem of money laundering by domestic and foreign criminals here in in New Zealand. More >>
New online tool for business owners
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 8:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Stuart Nash Minister for Small Business 24 July 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT New online tool for business owners More >>
Minister’s ambitious message to Climate Change conference
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change says he will be reinforcing that urgency and ambition are needed regarding action on climate change as a Pacific conference gets underwaytomorrow in Fiji. More >>
Ministerial Statement Ron Mark: Defence and Nurses Strike
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
“I wish to make a Ministerial Statement under Standing Order 356 in relation to the use of the Armed Forces to perform a public service in connection with an industrial dispute. More >>
Government making progress for New Zealand women
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Women Hon Julie Anne Genter and Under-Secretary for Justice Jan Logie (Domestic and Sexual Violence Issues) today welcomed United Nations recommendations to take more action on progress for women. More >>
More charter schools to become designated character schools
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Six more applications from charter school sponsors to establish designated character schools next year have been approved, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
NZ welcomes ‘KIWI Act’ progress
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters, has welcomed the passage of the ‘KIWI Act’ through the United States Congress this morning. More >>
Change needed for Mums
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
A report highlighting the barriers some single mothers face returning to work and navigating the benefit system shows the need for the Government welfare overhaul that has already begun, Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter says. The Ministry of ... More >>
1,000 extra housing places so far this winter
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
More than 1,000 extra transitional, public and housing first places have been made available so far this winter, with many more expected to be ready soon, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
Commissioner appointed at Unitec
Monday, 23 July 2018, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Commissioner appointed at Unitec Education Minister Chris Hipkins has appointed a Commissioner at Unitec, after receiving the final submission from the Auckland-based institute of technology’s Council, which supported the move. Mr Hipkins announced ... More >>
Inquiry into Deputy Commissioner of Police appointment
Monday, 23 July 2018, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin today announced the terms of reference and membership of the Government Inquiry into the Appointment Process for a Deputy Commissioner of Police. More >>
Free counselling pilot for 18-25 year olds a step closer
Monday, 23 July 2018, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark and Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter are encouraging mental health providers to put forward innovative bids to run a pilot programme to provide free counselling for 18 to 25 year olds. More >>
Māori experts to help develop education initiatives
Monday, 23 July 2018, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis is hosting an impressive group of 12 Māori experts in Wellington today to help realise the potential for two education initiatives flagged in this year’s Budget. More >>
Consultation opens on domestic mānuka honey
Monday, 23 July 2018, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government wants to hear from mānuka honey producers and consumers on whether the honey produced and sold in New Zealand should meet similar requirements to exported mānuka honey. More >>
West Coast: kickstart for ports, rail, town
Friday, 20 July 2018, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is backing the West Coast with initial investment in projects that could lift the region’s productivity potential and future-proof its economy. More >>
Pre-human habitat protected by purchase
Friday, 20 July 2018, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
A block of South Canterbury land rich with native plants that existed before human habitation will be preserved after the Nature Heritage Fund purchas More >>
New trans-Pacific data cable launch improves resilience
Friday, 20 July 2018, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
New trans-Pacific data cable launch improves resilience and competition Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has welcomed the commercial launch of the new trans-Pacific Hawaiki cable that improves and enhances New Zealand’s ... More >>
Canadian speakers issued visas
Friday, 20 July 2018, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration New Zealand has granted Lauren Southern and her speaking partner Stefan Molyneux specific purpose work visas to visit New Zealand for public speaking events, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. More >>
