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Online visa applications pass 250,000 mark
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Online visa applications pass 250,000 mark Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says more than 250,000 visa applications have been made online since the service became available in August 2014. “Immigration ONLINE is helping to transform the ... More >>
Defence Ministers hold annual meeting
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Mark Mitchell will travel to Sydney tomorrow to meet Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne for the annual Australia New Zealand Defence Ministers’ Meeting. More >>
Strengthening young people’s voice in our education system
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A Ministerial youth advisory group will be set up to enable young people to have their say and have more influence on the education system and issues that affect them, Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Home Safety Service helps over 2200 people
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 2200 people affected by family violence have been able to stay safe in their homes thanks to the success of the National Home Safety Service launched two years ago, Justice Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
1,200 Kiwis supported off benefits & into work
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says strong uptake of the $3K to Work grant has seen over 1,200 New Zealander’s move off benefits and into stable employment. More >>
Unemployment at lowest rate since GFC
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS) shows the unemployment rate is now at the lowest level since the start of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Corrections rehab programmes changing lives
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
A continued focus on the rehabilitation and reintegration needs of prisoners is the best way to turn the tide on the growing prison population, Corrections Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
More details on Cathedral offer
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner is today releasing further details on the Government offer to support the reinstatement of ChristChurch Cathedral. More >>
Appointments to National Pacific Radio Trust
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister, Maggie Barry and Pacific Peoples Minister Alfred Ngaro have today announced several appointments to the Board of the National Pacific Radio Trust. More >>
Turning plastic waste into reusable packaging
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
A plastics processing facility in Lower Hutt now has the capacity to turn over 200 million plastic drink bottles a year into high grade food-safe packaging, thanks to a $4 million Government grant. More >>
Turning plastic waste into reusable packaging
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
A plastics processing facility in Lower Hutt now has the capacity to turn over 200 million plastic drink bottles a year into high grade food-safe packaging, thanks to a $4 million Government grant. More >>
Social Investment in Hi-Tech Health Service for Otangarei
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
Te Kura o Otangarei, Te Hau Āwhiowhio o Otangarei Trust and the Northland Social Well Being Governance Group is making iMOKO available for tamariki in Otangarei, Whangarei. More >>
Bill to tackle money laundering passes second reading
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill to bolster New Zealand’s existing anti-money laundering laws has passed its second reading in Parliament tonight with unanimous support, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Racing Amendment Bill modernising betting
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Racing David Bennett has introduced the Racing Amendment Bill into Parliament. The Bill modernises racing and sports betting in New Zealand, amending the Racing Act 2003. “These changes make it possible to get a return for the information received ... More >>
National SUDI prevention programme launched
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today launched a new national Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) prevention programme. More >>
New pathway for smokeless tobacco products
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will establish a pre-market approval system for smokeless tobacco and nicotine-delivery products, other than e-cigarettes, Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says. More >>
More relief assistance to Africa and Yemen
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will provide a further $4.85 million in relief to humanitarian crises across Africa and Yemen, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced. More >>
Legislation to modernise courts and tribunals
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The ongoing modernisation of New Zealand’s justice system took another step forward today with the introduction into Parliament of two Bills aimed at enhancing the work of courts and tribunals. More >>
Bill to update New Zealand trust law introduced
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill to make trust law easier to access and understand has been introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Amy Adams. The Trusts Bill will update and replace the Trustee Act 1956, making it the first significant change in New Zealand’s trust ... More >>
Primary industries resources for students
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The launch of a new package of secondary school resources will help boost students’ understanding of and engagement with the primary industries, says Associate Minister for Primary Industries Louise Upston. More >>
