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ACC Bill to provide better support to Kiwis abroad
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Accident Compensation Amendment Bill, which has passed first reading in Parliament today, will provide greater support to New Zealand families and working superannuitants, says the Minister for ACC Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
All existing charter schools apply to become state schools
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
All existing charter schools have submitted an application to become a state school, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Partnership Fund Board Announced
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peeni Henare Minister for Youth 9 May 2018 MEDIA RELEASE Partnership Fund Board Announced New members of the Ministry of Youth Development Partnership Fund Board for 2018-2020 were announced today by Minister for Youth, Peeni Henare. Ten board ... More >>
Temporary Accommodation Service activated for Rotorua
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Rotorua residents who were affected by recent severe rain and flooding can now access help finding temporary accommodation, with the Government activating its Temporary Accommodation Service, Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development Jenny ... More >>
Redcliffs school to proceed at new site
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The relocation of Redcliffs school to a new site in Redcliffs park will go ahead and be fast tracked through special changes to the Christchurch District Plan, Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Next steps in digital monitoring
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash says the rollout of digital monitoring technology more widely across the commercial fishing fleet is proceeding to the next stage. “Fisheries New Zealand officials are taking steps to extend catch and position ... More >>
Oranga Marae launched to revitalise marae
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta, Minister for Māori Development; and Hon Tracey Martin, Minister of Internal Affairs More >>
Auckland light rail a step closer
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
A modern, rapid transit light rail network to transform Auckland is a step closer with Cabinet agreeing to launch a procurement process, Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. More >>
Significant funding boost for family violence services
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development Hon Tracey Martin Minister for Children Hon Jan Logie Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice on Domestic and Sexual Violence Issues PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT 09 May 2018 Significant funding ... More >>
Dairy review terms of reference released
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
An inclusive and comprehensive review of dairy industry legislation will help our biggest export sector get in shape for the future, says Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor. The Government has released the terms of reference for a review of the ... More >>
Budget strengthens trade effort
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Our ability to negotiate the best trade deals in the interests of all New Zealanders will be strengthened by a significant funding boost for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker said. More >>
New Zealand to boost development spending
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand to boost development spending Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced a significant boost to New Zealand overseas aid in a pre-Budget speech at Parliament today. “Budget 2018 will deliver $714.2 million in additional operating ... More >>
First Steps – restoring New Zealand’s Foreign Service
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government
First Steps – restoring New Zealand’s Foreign Service Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters reaffirmed the Coalition Government’s commitment to restoring lost capacity in New Zealand’s Foreign Service today, announcing a significant increase ... More >>
KiwiBuild: Opportunity for developers launched
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
KiwiBuild: Opportunity for developers launched Tender documents for the KiwiBuild ‘Buying off the Plans’ initiative – whereby the Government will underwrite or purchase new homes the private sector and others are developing – have been ... More >>
Making the NZ Business Number better
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Stuart Nash today opened up consultation on proposals to make the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) even better for business. “The NZBN is a globally unique identifier available to all businesses in New Zealand which ... More >>
Tourism growth forecast to continue
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has welcomed new forecasts showing international visitor spending is expected to grow 40 per cent to $14.8 billion a year by 2024. More >>
Modernised social security legislation gets its 2nd reading
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni is pleased the long-awaited rewrite of the Social Security Act 1964 will have its second reading in Parliament today. More >>
Tertiary Education Institution Council Appointments
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“I welcome the important skills and experience these appointees will bring to the leadership of their institutions,” Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Applications reopened for CTO role
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications, Digital Media and Government Digital Services Minister Clare Curran has reopened applications for New Zealand’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). More >>
Govt surplus above forecast as books remain strong
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s accounts continued to perform slightly better-than-expected in the nine months to the end of March, with the surplus $910 million higher than the Treasury forecast in December, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
