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KiwiSaver HomeStart continues to grow
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 7:51 pm | New Zealand Government
KiwiSaver HomeStart is playing an increasing role in helping home buyers purchase their first property, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. “The second full year of the scheme has seen 15,400 first home buyers assisted with $75 ... More >>
Better offender identity checking now possible
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The ability of agencies to verify the identities of high-risk offenders will be strengthened following the passage of the Enhancing Identity Verification and Border Processes Legislation Bill, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Agreement in Principle signed with Moriori
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed an agreement in principle with Hokotehi Moriori Trust to settle the historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Moriori, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
New pay scale for care & support workers
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new pay scale for 55,000 care and support workers has been successfully implemented, with workers receiving their share of the $2 billion pay equity settlement. More >>
Voluntary Health Star labelling on the rise
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Food manufacturers are upping the ante when it comes to using the Health Star Ratings systems on food labels, Minister for Food Safety David Bennett says. More >>
More than 3,739 years’ service to New Zealand
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Tim Macindoe has recognised 165 long-serving Customs officers and staff across the country, who have protected our borders and served New Zealand for more than 3,739 years collectively. More >>
Education and industry collaborating on digital learning
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Nikki Kaye says the Ministry of Education has been working closely with the ICT industry on ways to enhance digital technologies learning, and is finalising criteria for the $6 million Digital Technology for All Equity Fund. More >>
Regulatory change proposed to support space rocket launches
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking public feedback on how to best manage space rocket activity and its environmental impacts in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the Extended Continental Shelf (ECS), Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Further progress for historical Treaty claims
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The House of Representatives sat through extended sitting hours this morning to pass the Ngatikahu ki Whangaroa Claims Settlement Bill through its third reading. More >>
New Bill Updates Military Justice System
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that will update and better align the military justice system with the New Zealand criminal justice system was introduced to Parliament yesterday. More >>
Start-up fund to be refocused
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Seed Co-investment Fund is being refocused to achieve greater commercial returns and provide better support to new start-up companies, Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges has announced. More >>
Keeping Social Housing Warm & Dry
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will spend $35.8 million over the next year helping tenants living in cold, damp conditions to warm up their homes, Social Housing Minister and Housing New Zealand Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>
New Site for Hastings Te Kura Kaupapa Māori
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
New site for Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o Takitimu, Hastings More >>
Ethnic Community Funding Round Opens
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Ethnic Communities Judith Collins has today announced the opening of the next funding round for the Ethnic Communities Development Fund. More >>
New Permanent Representative to the UN
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
New Permanent Representative to the UN Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the appointment of Craig Hawke as Permanent Representative to the New Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. More >>
Racing Amendments’ Bill passes first reading
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Bennett Minister for Racing 15 August 2017 Media Statement Racing Amendments’ Bill passes first reading More >>
Further court win for sanctuary
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The failure of a further attempt by the Brook Valley Community Group to block the pest control operation in the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary has been welcomed by Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith. More >>
Political stunt on Pike doesn’t change risks
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Political stunt on Pike doesn’t change risks The Government’s work on unmanned exploration of the inner section of the Pike River Mine drift is progressing and will only be slowed by setting up a new agency, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith ... More >>
Dairy industry body joins GIA biosecurity partnership
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Dairy industry body joins GIA biosecurity partnership The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) has become the fifteenth and largest industry sector to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) biosecurity partnership, Primary Industries ... More >>
Promoting Competition paper released
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today outlined new measures to promote a more competitive economy, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean says. “Competition is one of the key drivers of economic success which is why the Government is focused on creating ... More >>
