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Scallop fishery temporary closure for 2017 season
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Continued low scallop levels at the top of the South Island have forced a further temporary closure of the Southern Scallop fishery SCA 7, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>
New after-hours caregivers support service
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New after-hours caregivers support service Minister for Children Anne Tolley says a new after-hours support service is being piloted to provide advice and support to caregivers of children and young people in care. “Caregivers have said they ... More >>
Push to lift number of young Māori voters
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is encouraging more Māori to register and cast their vote after launching a programme aimed at boosting electoral participation. More >>
Labour market data hub launch welcomed
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Skills and Employment Paul Goldsmith today welcomed the launch of a new Labour Market Dashboard, which will give New Zealanders better access to data on trends in the labour market. More >>
Ministers attend Five Country Ministerial
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson and Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse were in Ottawa, Canada this week to attend the annual Five Country Ministerial. More >>
Road safety benefits from collaborative innovation
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Transport Tim Macindoe has seen first-hand today how innovative weather technology is being used to help keep our roads safe. More >>
Government launches review of the Copyright Act 1994
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean has today released the terms of reference for a review of the Copyright Act 1994. More >>
Historic Wellington buildings transfer
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Two historic Wellington buildings are being transferred from DOC into the care of Heritage New Zealand from tomorrow More >>
$85 million for new Lincoln University facilities
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Primary sector education, research and innovation will receive a significant boost thanks to a capital injection for state-of-the-art new buildings at Lincoln University, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment and Science and Innovation Minister Paul ... More >>
EPIC to focus on best practice, innovation and diversity
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Ethnic Communities, Judith Collins, will tomorrow address the annual EPIC NZ (Ethnic People in Commerce) conference at Sky City Convention Centre which will bring together New Zealand’s ethnically diverse business community. More >>
New meth contamination and testing standard
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will be able to better manage the risks of methamphetamine in residential properties following the release of a new standard, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean say. More >>
Pay rise on the way for Taupo care and support workers
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Pay rise on the way for Taupo care and support workers Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says care and support workers across Taupo will receive a pay rise as a result of the $2 billion pay equity settlement from next week. “Workers at the aged and disability ... More >>
Pay rise on the way for 280 Rotorua care and support workers
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 5:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Pay rise on the way for 280 Rotorua care and support workers Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says care and support workers across Rotorua will receive a pay rise as a result of the $2 billion pay equity settlement from next week. “Workers at the ... More >>
Pay rise for 350 Whanganui care and support workers
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Pay rise on the way for 350 Whanganui care and support workers Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says care and support workers across Whanganui will receive a pay rise as a result of the $2 billion pay equity settlement from next week. “Workers at the ... More >>
Pay rise for 140 West Coast care and support workers
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Pay rise on the way for 140 West Coast care and support workers Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says care and support workers across the West Coast will receive a pay rise as a result of the $2 billion pay equity settlement from next week. “Workers at ... More >>
Pay rise for 1,780 Waitemata care and support workers
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Government
28 June 2017 Media Statement Pay rise on the way for 1,780 Waitemata care and support workers Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says care and support workers across Waitemata will receive a pay rise as a result of the $2 billion pay equity settlement from ... More >>
Pay rise for 310 Wairarapa care and support workers
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Pay rise on the way for 310 Wairarapa care and support workers Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says care and support workers across the Wairarapa will receive a pay rise as a result of the $2 billion pay equity settlement from next week. “Workers at ... More >>
Pay rise for 1,490 Waikato care and support workers
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
28 June 2017 Media Statement Pay rise on the way for 1,490 Waikato care and support workers Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says care and support workers across the Waikato will receive a pay rise as a result of the $2 billion pay equity settlement ... More >>
Pay rise for 740 Taranaki care and support workers
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Pay rise on the way for 740 Taranaki care and support workers Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says care and support workers across Taranaki will receive a pay rise as a result of the $2 billion pay equity settlement from next week. “Workers at the ... More >>
Pay rise for 180 Gisborne care and support workers
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Pay rise on the way for 180 Gisborne care and support workers Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says care and support workers across Gisborne will receive a pay rise as a result of the $2 billion pay equity settlement from next week. “Workers at the ... More >>
