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Vanguard to become designated character school
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins announced today that he has approved Vanguard Military School's application to become a designated character school within the state education system from 2019. More >>
Demand for state houses reaches new high
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
New figures released today show the public housing waiting list has increased 26 per cent in the past three months, the largest increase in four years, says Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford. More >>
GST rules clarified for non-profit bodies
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash has signalled a law change to clarify GST rules around the sale of assets by non-profit bodies. “The GST treatment of non-profit organisations differs from other entities,” says Mr Nash. “Non-profits can register for GST ... More >>
New chair for New Zealand On Air
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has announced the appointment of Dr Ruth Harley CNZM as a member and new chair of the Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air). More >>
Funding boost for Growing Up in New Zealand Study
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni has today announced the Government will restore more than $1.9 million of funding to the Growing Up in New Zealand study. More >>
Climate change and health report launched
Monday, 14 May 2018, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Government
A new report shows how climate change will impact on New Zealander’s health over the next 50-100 years, and makes the case for better preparation. “Our climate is changing, and how this impacts on people’s health will also change. We need ... More >>
Kiwis come forward to help house homeless
Monday, 14 May 2018, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Social Development has been approached with 79 opportunities so far to help house people in need this winter, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
New Zealand to join new nuclear disarmament treaty
Monday, 14 May 2018, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand to join new nuclear disarmament treaty Disarmament Minister Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand will join a new international treaty outlawing nuclear weapons. “Cabinet agreed today that New Zealand will ratify the Treaty ... More >>
New Zealand’s gift for Royal wedding
Monday, 14 May 2018, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s gift to the Royal wedding of His Royal Highness Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle will be a donation to Pillars, a New Zealand charity supporting the children of prisoners, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
National organic standard consultation
Monday, 14 May 2018, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Damien O’Connor Minister of Agriculture and Food Safety 14 May 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT National organic standard consultation A proposal for a national organic standard is to be consulted on from today, says Agriculture and Food Safety Minister ... More >>
Working arrangements with Acting PM
Monday, 14 May 2018, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Working arrangements with Acting PM Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today released a letter to Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters regarding working arrangements while she is on maternity leave. “Mr Peters will act as Prime Minister while I am on ... More >>
NZ's contribution to the IAEA’s work on North Korea
Monday, 14 May 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand announces contribution to the IAEA’s work on North Korea Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand will contribute $200,000 to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to assist its work in monitoring North Korea’s nuclear ... More >>
New digital story for Bullying-Free NZ Week
Monday, 14 May 2018, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
A new digital story that aims to teach children about kindness is another step in helping to combat bullying, says Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin. More >>
Cheesemakers have a reason to smile
Monday, 14 May 2018, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Cheesemakers are set to benefit from a more modern and common-sense approach to food safety regulation, says Food Safety Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
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 >>
