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Youth employment training places double
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Investing in the future of our young people is a core commitment of the Coalition Government and Budget 2018 makes a substantial investment in the training and employment of rangatahi, say Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni and Defence Minister ... More >>
Māori Development focuses on housing, training and whenua
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development funding in Budget 2018 will enable papakāinga housing development, improve administration of whenua Māori, expand training opportunities for our rangatahi, and promote Māori Wardens, says Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Supporting quality public media in New Zealand
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The importance of well-resourced public media to inform our democracy has been acknowledged in Budget 2018, says Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran. More >>
Thousands benefiting from fees-free post-school education
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Thousands of people studying for the first time at polytechnics, wānanga, private training establishments and universities, and training as apprentices, are benefiting from the Government’s fees-free study policy, says Education Minister Chris Hipkins. More >>
Early learning services get first funding rate increase
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
More children will get access to early childhood education (ECE) and the Coalition Government is taking financial pressure off providers, says Education Minister Chris Hipkins. More >>
Enhancing Defence Force capability
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s Defence Force can continue making meaningful contributions to global security and peacekeeping efforts, and respond effectively to events like natural disasters, as a result of Budget 2018 funding, says Defence Minister Ron Mark. More >>
Long overdue boost for learning support
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education Hon Tracey Martin Associate Minister of Education 17 May 2018 Long overdue boost for learning support The Coalition Government is providing an overdue boost for learning support in Budget 2018 to help young people ... More >>
New focus on re-integration to reduce re-offending
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Creating a more efficient justice system, investing in community housing, and additional funding to safely manage offenders on community-based sentences are important first steps in reducing New Zealand’s prison population, says Corrections Minister Kelvin ... More >>
Hundreds of new classrooms and 1,500 new teachers
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education 17 May 2018 Hundreds of new classrooms and 1,500 new teachers Budget 2018 represents a major step in the Coalition Government’s plan to rebuild the creaking schooling system, says Education Minister Chris Hipkins. ... More >>
Focus on supporting Māori students and strengthening te reo
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Supporting Māori students to succeed as Māori and investing to deliver te reo Māori in schools are key to lifting the achievement of our tamariki and rangatahi, says Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis. More >>
Healthier homes for more Kiwi families
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Megan Woods Minister for Energy and Resources Hon James Shaw Minister for Climate Change 17 May 2018 Healthier homes for more Kiwi families A new insulation programme will make Kiwi homes healthier and support families’ wellbeing, Energy and Resources ... More >>
Bringing back manaakitanga
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
“This year’s Budget delivers for Māori,” Māori Ministers Kelvin Davis, Nanaia Mahuta, Peeni Henare, Meka Whaitiri and Willie Jackson said today. More >>
Resource Management Act oversight unit to be established
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister for the Environment 17 May 2018 Resource Management Act oversight unit to be established A new unit will be established to oversee compliance with the Resource Management Act (RMA) and to improve consistency across councils, ... More >>
Recognising the importance of our arts, culture and heritage
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 17 May 2018 Recognising the importance of our arts, culture and heritage Budget 2018 lays the foundations for a significant programme of work that highlights the essential role the cultural ... More >>
Focusing on community safety and targeting organised crime
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
New investment in police will lift the number of officers, see an unprecedented push to disrupt organised crime and make our families and communities safer, says Police Minister Stuart Nash. More >>
Bloodstock tax rules to change
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Racing Winston Peters today announced changes to bloodstock tax rules for the New Zealand racing industry as part of Budget 2018. More >>
Building houses to tackle the crisis
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Twyford Minister for Housing and Urban Development Hon Jenny Salesa Associate Minister for Housing and Urban Development 17 May 2018 Building houses to tackle the crisis The Coalition Government is committing to a multi-billion dollar investment ... More >>
Research and development key
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Megan Woods Minister for Research, Science and Innovation Hon Stuart Nash Minister of Revenue 17 May 2018 Research and development key to building a stronger and more productive economy The Coalition Government is delivering our plan to support a stronger ... More >>
Fixing our hospitals
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is beginning an historic reinvestment to restore our neglected hospitals and health infrastructure, bringing them up to the standard New Zealanders deserve, says Health Minister Dr David Clark. More >>
Stepping up to help survivors of sexual abuse
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Iain Lees-Galloway Minister for ACC Jan Logie Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice on Domestic and Sexual Violence Issues 17 May 2018 Stepping up to help survivors of sexual abuse Survivors of sexual abuse will receive much-needed ... More >>
