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Govt accounts show surplus above forecast
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s accounts continued to track slightly better than expected in the eight months to the end of February, with the Government surplus nearly $500 million higher than the Treasury forecast in December, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Bill wipes historic homosexual convictions
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 9:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The third reading of a Bill to wipe historic homosexual offences from criminal records marks the end of an historic struggle for New Zealand’s gay community says Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>
Farmers urged to read NAIT report
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers urged to read NAIT report Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor is calling on farmers and industry to read a report reviewing the performance of the animal tracing system NAIT. A review of NAIT started in 2016, under the previous ... More >>
Police shooting north of Auckland
Saturday, 31 March 2018, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash has offered his sympathies to the family of the man shot by Police this morning near Puhoi. More >>
NZ welcomes talks between North and South Korea
Friday, 30 March 2018, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has welcomed today’s announcement that the leaders of North and South Korea have agreed to hold talks next month. More >>
Corrections Amendment Bill passes first reading
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill to further ensure prison security and the safe and fair management of prisoners has passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
NZ imposes travel restrictions on expelled Russians
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs 29 March 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT NZ imposes travel restrictions on expelled Russians Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters ... More >>
New regulations toughen up our animal welfare standards
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has approved a raft of new regulations to strengthen our animal welfare system, says Associate Minister of Agriculture responsible for animal welfare Hon Meka Whaitiri. More >>
Further tenancy review exemptions to be considered
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford is pausing periodic tenancy reviews of public housing tenants while he considers whether the groups of tenants exempt from the process should be widened. More >>
Feedback on ring-fencing rental losses
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Feedback on ring-fencing rental losses Revenue Minister Stuart Nash is encouraging feedback on a proposal to change the rules around ring-fencing losses on residential properties. An Issues Paper has been released by the Inland Revenue Department that ... More >>
Govt to hold road safety summit
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will hold a Local Government Road Safety Summit in Wellington on 9 April, as it moves to make safety a top priority for transport investment, says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Justice Minister moves on year and day rule
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 9:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Hon Andrew Little’s Crimes Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
Pacific excellence recognised at PM's Pacific Youth Awards
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific excellence recognised at Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards Excellence and achievement in commerce, the arts, sports, community and leadership among Pacific youth is being celebrated tonight at the prestigious 2018 Prime Minister’s Pacific ... More >>
New Zealand to host APAIE 2021 conference
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins is pleased to announce that New Zealand has been successful in its bid to host the Asia-Pacific Association of International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition in 2021. More >>
Plans to reinstate skills leadership role to ITOs
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins is encouraging the public and the sector to have their say on the Government’s intention to restore the skills leadership role of industry training organisations (ITO). More >>
‘COOL’ policy to be scrapped under proposed changes
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Consultation has begun on six items to be included in upcoming legislation. More >>
Better deal for consumers a step closer
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New legislation introduced to Parliament today will ensure New Zealand consumers get fair and appropriate treatment by encouraging competitive markets and honest business, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says. More >>
Repatriation of New Zealand Service personnel to be expanded
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has extended an offer of repatriation to the families of all Service personnel, and their dependants, who were buried overseas after 1 January 1955. More >>
SH1 Kaikoura to re-open both directions 24/7 next month
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
State Highway 1 between Picton and Christchurch will re-open for night-time travel from the end of April for the first time since the Kaikoura earthquake in November 2016, Transport Minister Phil Twyford has announced. More >>
Minimum Wage increases this weekend
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Around 164,000 Kiwi workers and their families will be better off following the increase in the Minimum Wage that takes effect from 1 April, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
