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Minister meets top Work and Income case managers
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni has today met with some of Work and Income’s top case managers who’ve achieved outstanding results supporting their clients into work. 20 high performing case managers from across the country were ... More >>
Bill to make cartel conduct a criminal offence
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 15 February 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Consumers and business will benefit from legislation introduced to Parliament today which will make it a criminal offence to engage in cartel conduct. Commerce ... More >>
Conservation law enforcement bill passes first reading
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Eugenie Sage Minister of Conservation 15 February 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Bill to reform conservation law enforcement passes first reading More >>
Tax changes dampen property speculation
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Stuart Nash Minister of Revenue MEDIA STATEMENT Revenue Minister Stuart Nash has confirmed the bright-line test on residential property sales will be extended from two years to five years in legislation currently making its way through Parliament. ... More >>
Further Cyclone Gita help
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 7:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand will contribute a further $1.5 million to help with the emergency response and early recovery efforts in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Gita. More >>
More Trustees announced for Cathedral fundraising trust
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
MEDIA STATEMENT A further three Trustees have been appointed to the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust by Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods. More >>
Mental health workers to benefit from pay equity
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Julie Anne Genter Minister for Women Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter welcomes 3,800 mental health and support workers being included in a pay equity settlement announced today. “Paying women fairly is important and I am delighted with today’s ... More >>
Pay equity for mental health and addiction workers
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr David Clark Minister of Health 14 February 2018 Minister of Health Dr David Clark says an estimated 3,800 mental health and addiction workers will soon receive the pay they deserve. Dr Clark met yesterday with unions and employers to confirm ... More >>
America’s Cup Village proposal offers win-win-win
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister for Economic Development 14 February 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT America’s Cup Village proposal offers win-win-win for Emirates Team New Zealand, taxpayers and ratepayers, and the environment The Government and Auckland Council ... More >>
Depth and diversity focus of Hauora Māori Scholarships
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Depth and diversity focus of Hauora Māori Scholarships Applications open today for health scholarships designed to provide opportunities for Māori in the health and disability sector. Announcing the opening of applications for Hauora Māori Scholarships ... More >>
New website will help protect home buyers and sellers
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Aupito William Sio Associate Minister of Justice 14 February 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT New website will help protect home buyers and sellers Associate Justice Minister Hon Aupito William Sio today launched a new website Settled.govt.nz for people selling ... More >>
Government out to improve state of the Nation
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Government out to improve state of the Nation A new report showing families under stress from rising housing costs and poverty affirms the Government’s agenda to tackle the housing crisis and raise the living standards of all New Zealanders, Prime ... More >>
Report on Marlborough salmon farms
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Stuart Nash Minister of Fisheries 14 February 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Report on Marlborough salmon farms A report by an independent panel into the future location of six salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds has been released by Fisheries Minister ... More >>
Natural catastrophes and extreme weather are NZ’s top risks
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Natural catastrophes and extreme weather are NZ’s top risks – World Economic Forum The Minister for Climate Change says the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) latest risk survey clearly shows New Zealand is on the right track with our goals of a net ... More >>
Robertson: The Future of Work
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Grant Robertson speech to The Productivity Hub, Wellington, 13 February 2018, Embargoed until 16:10. More >>
Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Megan Woods, Minister of Research, Science and Innovation: Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today announced the winners of the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes – New Zealand’s most valuable and prestigious awards for scientists. ... More >>
Emergency relief supplies to depart for Tonga
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced a RNZAF C130 Hercules aircraft carrying emergency relief supplies will depart for Tonga this afternoon. More >>
National Bowel Screening Programme to be reviewed
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr David Clark, Minister of Health: Minister of Health Dr David Clark has ordered an independent review of the National Bowel Screening Programme. The free screening programme is being rolled-out in stages around the country, with three DHBs currently ... More >>
Jacinda Ardern: Statement on Bill English
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today paid tribute to outgoing National Party Leader Bill English. More >>
Govt accounts continue to track above forecasts
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Financial Statements of the Government for the six months ended 31 December continue the positive trends seen in October and November, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
