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Early Learning Strategic Plan terms of reference announced
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Early Learning Strategic Plan terms of reference announced Education Minister Chris Hipkins today released the terms of reference for the Early Learning Strategic Plan, which aims to give all children genuine opportunities for high quality early learning. ... More >>
Prime Minister to attend CHOGM
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will travel to Europe next week for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London and meetings with counterparts in Paris and Berlin. More >>
Rollout of innovative Kauri dieback cleaning stations
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
The roll-out of 20 innovative cleaning stations has started as part of the Department of Conservation’s efforts to reduce the spread of kauri dieback, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
PM sends best wishes of the nation to Kiwi athletes
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has sent her warm wishes to the New Zealand athletes preparing for the opening of the Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast tonight. More >>
Tabuteau supports wood processing potential in Tairāwhiti
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau spoke at a Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association (WPMA) public meeting in Gisborne today to discuss the benefits of growing the wood processing sector in the region. More >>
Minister studies major sports event broadcast
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran will travel to the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast tomorrow for a first-hand look at what it takes to broadcast a multi-media mega sports event. More >>
Taskforce to review ‘Tomorrow’s Schools’ appointed
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Taskforce to review ‘Tomorrow’s Schools’ appointed The experts charged with undertaking the biggest review of the way our schools are governed, managed and administered in 30 years have been appointed. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says our schooling ... More >>
Public urged to have say on transport priorities
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford is encouraging the public to have their say on the Government’s proposal to increase fuel excise duty by between 9 and 12 cents a litre over three years. More >>
Government acts to recall vehicles with airbag safety issues
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Government acts to recall vehicles with airbag safety issues 50,000 vehicles with Alpha-type Takata airbags are subject to a compulsory recall after Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi today acted to protect New Zealand drivers and passengers ... More >>
NZ athletes wished all the best for the Commonwealth Games
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson today wished the New Zealand team the best of luck as the Commonwealth Games opens on the Gold Coast in Australia. More >>
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 >>
