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Ron Mark attends security meetings in Europe
Friday, 16 February 2018, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s contribution to global security efforts, particularly defeating ISIS in Iraq and the security of Afghanistan, was the focus of Defence Minister Ron Mark’s meetings in Rome and Brussels over the past week. More >>
Sepuloni shows support for our Winter Games Paralympians
Friday, 16 February 2018, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Letters of support and a special video message from Minister for Disability Issues Hon Carmel Sepuloni are on their way to our Paralympians as they prepare to compete in South Korea. More >>
Unity of effort a key to lifting Māori economic performance
Friday, 16 February 2018, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A strong partnership between central Government, Māori business and whānau, and their partners in the wider community, is essential to further boosting Māori economic performance, says Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Temp Accommodation activated for West Coast flooding
Friday, 16 February 2018, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
West Coast residents hit by flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Fehi can now access help finding temporary accommodation with the Government activating the Temporary Accommodation Service, Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development Jenny ... More >>
Newly launched book on Social Investment timely
Friday, 16 February 2018, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Newly launched book on Social Investment timely and thought provoking Speaking at the launch of Social Investment – A New Zealand Policy Experiment, the Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, said that the book couldn’t have come ... More >>
Government to review law on protection for whistle blowers
Friday, 16 February 2018, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Work has begun on a review of the Protected Disclosures Act 2000, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Education Amendment Bill passes first reading
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Government
A Government Bill to strengthen our public education system passed its first reading in Parliament today, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill passed
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Provisions to manage Fonterra’s dominant position in New Zealand’s dairy markets will continue under changes to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (DIRA). More >>
Mycoplasma bovis eradication still on the table
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Mycoplasma bovis eradication still on the table as milk testing results flow in Initial results from the first round of milk testing from all producing dairy farms for Mycoplasma bovis indicate eradication of the disease remains a viable option ... More >>
Speech: Robertson - Institute of Public Administration
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson, Minister of Finance, speech to the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) – 15 February 2018: More >>
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 >>
