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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 >>
Public housing for Asian seniors opens in Panmure
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
A new development of 36 public housing units specifically designed for Asian seniors will open in Panmure today, says Ethnic Communities and Associate Housing and Urban Development Minister Jenny Salesa. More >>
Regional fuel tax bill has first reading
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 9:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The first reading of the Land Transport Management (Regional Fuel Tax) Amendment Bill is an important step towards helping Auckland meet its transport challenges, Transport Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
New Tertiary Education Bill passes final reading
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 9:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The passing of the third reading of the Education (Tertiary Education and Other Matters) Amendment Bill will see a range of changes to the tertiary education sector, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Crown-Maori efforts to reduce reoffending
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash has launched the next step in a restorative justice programme that brings together Police, Justice sector agencies, community workers and Maori leaders to reduce reoffending and address causes of crime. More >>
New targets begin historic path to poverty reduction
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
New targets begin historic path to poverty reduction New Zealand will take its next steps towards fulfilling new child poverty legislation by setting three year targets to reduce poverty and hardship among children, Prime Minister and Minister for Child ... More >>
Unjust gay convictions one step closer to being wiped
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill demonstrating the Government’s ongoing commitment to right the wrongs of the past for those who were convicted of historical homosexual offences has passed its second reading says Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>
Helping our kids develop the skills to be digital thinkers
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A $6 million ‘All Equity Fund’ launched today will give less-advantaged students better access to digital tools, skills and knowledge, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Details of retail power price review released
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has today released the terms of reference for review into the price of electricity in New Zealand. More >>
Salisbury attack - NZ to keep next steps under review
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters say the New Zealand Government will keep under review what further actions it can take to support the international community over the Salisbury attack. More >>
Hon Megan Woods: Speech to the Petroleum Conference
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
PEPANZ, for organising the annual New Zealand Petroleum Conference; New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals, as the Foundation Partner; GNS Science, as the Technical Partner. Elemental Group and New Zealand Oil & Gas as Premier Partners; and all of the other sponsors ... More >>
