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Giving teachers a stronger voice
Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The new Government’s programme to raise the status of the teaching profession and restore trust and confidence will take another step forward today when Parliament votes to give teachers back the right to elect representatives to their own professional ... More >>
Film Industry Working Group announced
Monday, 29 January 2018, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Iain Lees-Galloway today announced the establishment of a Film Industry Working Group, facilitated by Linda Clark, to find a fit-for purpose way to restore workers’ rights in the screen industry. More >>
Call to celebrate suffrage anniversary events
Monday, 29 January 2018, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Hon Julie Anne Genter is encouraging organisations to celebrate the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage with events and activities. More >>
Almost 775,000 Kiwi kids heading to school this week
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Almost 775,000 Kiwi kids heading to school this week Education Minister Chris Hipkins sends his best wishes to the many thousands of Kiwi kids who are off to school this week. “Almost 775,000 students are heading to school and I hope they are all looking ... More >>
Education innovators to challenge thinking in NCEA Review
Saturday, 27 January 2018, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Education innovators to challenge thinking in NCEA Review Members of a group of innovative thinkers to advise the Education Minister and Ministry on the review of the NCEA to take place this year were announced today by Education Minister Chris ... More >>
‘Well done’ to NZDF personnel
Friday, 26 January 2018, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Ron Mark has congratulated the NZDF on the involvement of a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-3K2 Orion aircraft and Kiwi personnel in seizing about NZ$300 million worth of heroin in the Western Indian Ocean earlier this week. More >>
PM's Youth Programme acknowledges inspirational young people
Friday, 26 January 2018, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister’s Youth Programme acknowledges inspirational young people Around 100 young people are participating in the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), gaining confidence to make key life changes. The programme, now into its ninth year, ... More >>
Community organisations chosen to sponsor refugees in NZ
Friday, 26 January 2018, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has today announced the four community-based organisations who will be the first in New Zealand to sponsor refugees planned to arrive here by June 2018 under a ground-breaking new approach. More >>
Rangatahi unemployment – a key focus for the Government
Friday, 26 January 2018, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Employment Hon Willie Jackson announced the first steps to tackle youth unemployment in the regions, as part of a broader Employment Strategy. More >>
Customs new patrol vessel to start duty
Friday, 26 January 2018, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri is delighted to announce that the new state- of-the-art patrol vessel, Hawk V, officially started work today following a commissioning ceremony at the Port of Auckland. More >>
Legislation for fairer workplaces announced
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has taken an important step toward creating a high-performing economy that delivers good jobs, decent work conditions and fair wages with a new Bill to amend the Employment Relations Act 2000, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister ... More >>
1st stage of PFAS testing at Ohakea and Woodbourne complete
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Health Dr David Clark has announced that the first stage of testing for potential water contamination at properties neighbouring the Ohakea and Woodbourne airbases is complete. Speaking on behalf of Environment Minister David Parker, the ... More >>
Govt accounts track slightly above forecasts
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s accounts for the five months to November 2017 show revenue and expenses tracking above the latest Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU) forecasts, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Applications open for Lottery Significant Projects
Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin today announced the opening of the 2017/18 Lottery Significant Projects funding round. More >>
Heritage buildings receive helping hand [16/1/18]
Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
A 150-year-old pub is among three heritage buildings to receive funding to help with earthquake strengthening, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
Minister welcomes conclusion of CPTPP negotiations
Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Success of CPTPP talks allows more time to consider law banning foreign home buyers More >>
Inquiry to improve mental health services
Tuesday, 23 January 2018, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has taken a major step towards improving mental health and addiction services with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing details of a ministerial inquiry. The Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction will be chaired by former Health and ... More >>
Aotearoa Bike Challenge returns in February
Tuesday, 23 January 2018, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter announced today that the 2018 Aotearoa Bike Challenge, the month-long workplace challenge which encourages New Zealanders to make everyday trips by bike, will begin on Thursday 1 February. “Organisations ... More >>
Joint Working Group on Pay Equity Principles Reconvened
Tuesday, 23 January 2018, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Iain Lees-Galloway, and Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter, are reconvening the Joint Working Group on Pay Equity Principles as the next step in pay equity for New Zealand women. More >>
Another milestone for New Zealand space industry
Sunday, 21 January 2018, 7:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Economic Development David Parker has welcomed the successful second test rocket launch as another significant milestone in the development of a New Zealand space industry. More >>
