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Briefings to Incoming Ministers

Thursday, 7 December 2017, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government

7 December 2017 Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) are briefings received by incoming Ministers following the formation of a new Government. More >>

Investigation into potentially contaminated water

Thursday, 7 December 2017, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister for the Environment has announced that Government agencies are investigating potential water contamination around Ohakea and Woodbourne airbases. More >>

Over $2m to engage young kiwis in science

Thursday, 7 December 2017, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today announced over $2 million of funding for 33 innovative science projects through the 2018 Unlocking Curious Minds contestable Fund. More >>

More Progress Coming for Women in the Public Sector

Thursday, 7 December 2017, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government

State Services Minister Chris Hipkins and Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter have welcomed the State Services Commission’s 2017 Human Resource Capability (HRC) Survey published today. More >>

MPI Announces New Food Safety Guidance

Thursday, 7 December 2017, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government

The Ministry for Primary Industries today announced food safety guidance which will cover up to 16,000 food businesses across New Zealand. More >>

New Arrangement Simplifies Meat Exports to Egypt

Thursday, 7 December 2017, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government

A new arrangement signed recently will simplify New Zealand’s meat product exports to Egypt, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said today. More >>

BIMs to be made public today

Thursday, 7 December 2017, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) are to be made public today in one block, in another sign of the Government’s commitment to be open and transparent, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>

Government committed to major progress on child poverty

Thursday, 7 December 2017, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government

A small drop in the number of children in low income households is welcome but the Government is committed to making significant progress on lifting children out of poverty, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. More >>

Govt pushing for fair deal for consumers

Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 8:05 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is acting on key consumer concerns, with Minister Megan Woods asking the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to further investigate fuel prices and Minister Faafoi moving to progress broad market studies powers for ... More >>

Tokelau to receive wharf and IT upgrades

Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Tokelau to receive wharf and IT upgrades Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced major investments in Tokelau’s transport and internet infrastructure. “Tokelau is incredibly remote. It has no air services so is dependent on ships ... More >>

Digital Convergence Bill put on hold

Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Digital Convergence Bill put on hold The Government is putting the Digital Convergence Bill on hold to seek greater consensus and ensure the Bill is fit for purpose. The Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media, Clare Curran says a draft ... More >>

Water findings highlight need for action

Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr David Clark says he is taking action following the release of the Stage 2 findings from the Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking Water. More >>

Government keeping an eye on the dry

Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor has asked officials to keep a close watch on how farmers and growers are managing in dry conditions, as the hot start to summer affects soil moisture levels across the country. More >>

Havelock North Inquiry – Stage two released

Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General David Parker has released the second stage of the Inquiry into Havelock North’s drinking water contamination. More >>

Minister to make health of Ministry a priority

Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr David Clark says a new report on the Ministry of Health is an indictment on the previous Government’s nine years of neglect and under-resourcing. More >>

Employers Must Follow Law When Paying Alternative Holidays

Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government

Following on from an Employment Relations Authority (ERA) determination relating to Wendco (NZ) Limited , the Labour Inspectorate is advising businesses that have been following similar processes to take steps to meet their obligations under the ... More >>

Celebrating our volunteers on International Volunteers’ Day

Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Celebrating our volunteers on International Volunteers’ Day Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Peeni Henare is celebrating International Volunteers’ Day today (5 December) and acknowledges the efforts of thousands of New Zealanders who ... More >>