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Public To Have Their Say On Disability Funding

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is focused on delivering services and supports that meet the needs of disabled people, their family and carers, both now and into the future. More >>

Securing The Skills And Experience NZ Needs

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government

“A responsive immigration system is fundamental to rebuilding the economy,” Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says. More >>

Extra Security To Again Keep EDs Safe This Summer

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government

“Anyone working or visiting our EDs should be safe and welcomed,” Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. More >>

Minimum Wage Set For 2025

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government

This minimum wage increase meets the NZ First-National coalition commitment to moderate increases to the minimum wage every year. Cabinet’s decision reflects the current economic climate and labour market conditions. More >>

Q4 Plan Sets NZ Up For Growth And Infrastructure

Monday, 16 December 2024, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government

The Q4 plan included numerous actions that further set out the Government’s agenda of restoring law and order, and delivering better public services, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. More >>

Government Getting Local Government Back To Basics

Monday, 16 December 2024, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Evidence shows that including the four well-beings in the Act led to about two per cent higher rates growth each year. Removing them sends a clear message that councils must focus on roads, rubbish, and reliable infrastructure. More >>

Cabinet Circular Paves Way For Better Regulation To Benefit Everyone

Monday, 16 December 2024, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government

To ensure accountability, the Ministry will be publicly reporting on how well Ministerial portfolios are meeting their impact analysis requirements and will undertake periodic audits to ensure ongoing quality. More >>

Ministers Recognise Health Volunteers

Monday, 16 December 2024, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government

The recipients hail from across the country, and range in age from 17 to 90 years old. Their work includes leading exercise groups for people with lung conditions, school students supporting disabled people, and the creation of a support group for ... More >>

New Plan For Reducing Family And Sexual Violence

Sunday, 15 December 2024, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Three years into the Strategy, this second Action Plan is another important milestone in the life of Te Aorerekura. It builds on progress under the first Action Plan to focus agencies’ collective efforts on practical improvements to keep people safe. More >>

Trade Minister To Visit India

Saturday, 14 December 2024, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government

“India is an important partner for New Zealand. The Government is committed to stepping up all aspects of our relationship, including opportunities to enhance two-way trade,” Trade Minister Todd McClay says. More >>

Low-emission Hydrogen Plan Released

Saturday, 14 December 2024, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is committed to enabling the hydrogen sector to be part of our energy mix through removing regulatory barriers and supporting international trade and investment. More >>

Modernising Dietary Supplement Regulations

Friday, 13 December 2024, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Under changes to the Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill, the Government is moving the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985 from the long-repealed Food Act 1981 and reissuing them under the modern Food Act 2014. More >>

Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill Passed

Friday, 13 December 2024, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Repealing the TPA was a commitment in the National-New Zealand First and National-ACT coalition agreements. More >>

Assurance Received From The National Library On Freedom Of Expression

Friday, 13 December 2024, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government

The National Library often make minor edits to the summary of public lectures for length and clarity. However, changing an author’s summary out of political sensitivity is not acceptable and the National Library has acknowledged this. More >>

New Zealand And Thailand Make Progress Towards Strategic Partnership

Friday, 13 December 2024, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Peters met with his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa in Auckland today. More >>

Government Delivers Standardised Emissions Measurement Tool

Friday, 13 December 2024, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Standardised, science-based methodology is a first step at reducing complexity and ensuring farmers have access to tools they can trust, making it easier to understand and tackle on-farm emissions. More >>

Government Sets Target To Reduce Persistent Poverty

Friday, 13 December 2024, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government

“This is the first time a New Zealand government has set a target to reduce persistent poverty, which Stats NZ defined last month as children living in low-income households before housing costs are applied in the current year and at least two out of the ... More >>