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Budget boost for young children with extra learning needs
Sunday, 13 May 2018, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government has today unveiled a major funding increase to enable thousands more young children to access the extra learning support they need before they start school. More >>
Online tool helps businesses get from ‘started to sorted'
Saturday, 12 May 2018, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Online tool better helps businesses get from ‘started to sorted’ A popular online tool which lets business owners search company names, domain names and trade marks in one simple search, has been updated with new features to deliver better results ... More >>
Backing Nature – funding a future for native species
Saturday, 12 May 2018, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Possums, rats and stoats are the big losers in Budget 2018 and our forests, birds and other wildlife the winners, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
Health Minister marks International Nurses Day
Friday, 11 May 2018, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister Dr David Clark congratulates the hard work and commitment of New Zealand’s 55,000-strong nursing workforce* ahead of International Nurses Day. More >>
Hui on animal welfare next month
Friday, 11 May 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
An all-day hui, to discuss the priorities of the country’s animal welfare groups, has been called for next month by the Associate Minister of Agriculture the Hon Meka Whaitiri. More >>
Feedback sought on law for Police vetting
Friday, 11 May 2018, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Public feedback is sought on possible new legislation to govern the way Police handle requests for a background check on a person’s criminal record. “Police receive almost 600,000 requests each year for a person’s criminal convictions and other ... More >>
New Zealand forestry is now future proofed
Friday, 11 May 2018, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Forestry the Hon Meka Whaitiri says the launch of Te Uru Rākau will mean that the New Zealand forestry industry will be future proofed. More >>
Productivity Commission inquiry on local government funding
Friday, 11 May 2018, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced the Government will hold a Productivity Commission inquiry into local government funding. More >>
Helping Tamariki under five years old sleep better
Friday, 11 May 2018, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa welcomes the launch of new Active Play resources which encourage children aged under-five to sit less, move more and sleep well. More >>
New forestry advisory group established
Friday, 11 May 2018, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister of Forestry 11 May 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT EMBARGOED UNTIL MIDDAY, FRIDAY MAY 11 More >>
Youth Advisory Group share their views
Friday, 11 May 2018, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education 11 May 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Youth Advisory Group share their views Problems with NCEA “credit farming” and overassessment, and the need for more vocational pathways into tertiary education are among the issues ... More >>
Minister congratulates NZSL Award winners
Friday, 11 May 2018, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni has praised the winners of this year’s New Zealand Sign Language Awards saying their outstanding efforts have created greater recognition and access for NZSL users and the Deaf Community. More >>
Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou moana first reading
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
MEDIA STATEMENT 10 May 2018 Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou moana first reading The Ngā Rohe Moana o Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou Bill (No 2) passed its first reading in Parliament today, says Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little. “The Bill is the first ... More >>
New Privacy, Human Rights and Ethics framework essential
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development 10 May 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT New Privacy, Human Rights and Ethics framework essential step in safe data use The Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, has welcomed the Ministry of Social ... More >>
Sign Language in Parliament an important step forward
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni welcomes today’s announcement that New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), which is an official language, will be made available during question time in Parliament. More >>
Minister makes two appointments to Science Board
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister, Megan Woods today announced the appointment of two members to the Science Board – Dr Liz Wedderburn as a new member to the Board and Professor Parry Guilford who will return for his second term. More >>
Budget 2018 to invest $42 billion in capital spending
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government will invest $42 billion in net capital spending over the next five years to support our plan to rebuild New Zealand’s infrastructure and critical public services, Finance Minister Grant Robertson said today. More >>
Speech – Hon Kelvin Davis, Minister Of Tourism TRENZ
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism is an economic bedrock. It’s our biggest export earner, employs hundreds of thousands of people, and the industry is the world’s window into our beautiful country. More >>
Mycoplasma bovis update
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
The tracking of cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis shows that more farms than previously expected are likely to be affected by the disease, says Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
Fairer deal sought for defrauded Ponzi Scheme investors
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi announced today the beginning of public consultation on a new regime to provide fairer outcomes for victims of Ponzi schemes. More >>
