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Bill to wipe historical homosexual convictions introduced
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill to allow historical convictions for homosexual offences to be removed will help put right a wrong from the past, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Pacific perspective at forefront with launch of policy tool
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific People’s Minister Alfred Ngaro says the launch of Kapasa: the Pacific Policy Analysis Tool, signals a major turning point in government policy decision-making for Pacific peoples. More >>
Kaikoura ratings to exclude quake damage
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Kaikoura ratings to exclude quake damage Earthquake damage will not be reflected in any changes to the rating valuations of Kaikoura properties this year, says Land Information Minister Mark Mitchell. “The Government has given approval for the ... More >>
War on Weeds gets half million regional boost
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says almost $500,000 extra will be spent on regional projects that target the country’s worst weeds. More >>
Digital curriculum connects young people to the future
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Consultation on new digital technologies content for the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, the Māori-medium Curriculum, was launched today by Education Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
$40m digital fluency package
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced an investment package of around $40 million over three years to enhance the digital fluency of our young people. More >>
Insulation grants extended to low-income home owners
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has extended the eligibility for Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes insulation grants to include low-income home owners in addition to landlords with low-income or high health need tenants, Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins ... More >>
Corrections officers to carry pepper spray
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Frontline Corrections officers will soon be able to carry pepper spray on their bodies to increase staff and prisoner safety, says Minister of Corrections Louise Upston. More >>
Budget 2017: Further $5 million investment in Otago schools
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2017 has already provided for around $19 million to increase capacity in Wanaka and today Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe announced a further $5 million will be invested in schools in the Otago region. More >>
Free chickenpox immunisation for kids
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman welcomes the introduction of free chickenpox vaccination for 15 month olds, beginning on 1 July. More >>
Point England housing Bill passed
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
The passage of the Point England Development Enabling Bill through Parliament this evening will benefit Auckland with additional housing, help resolve Ngāti Paoa’s Treaty claim and improve the local environment and recreation facilities, Building ... More >>
Diverse range of winners at PM’s Education Awards
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 8:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Diverse range of winners at PM’s Education Awards A diverse mix of schools and early learning providers have been celebrated for their outstanding work at the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards tonight, with Manurewa Intermediate School ... More >>
Energy Innovation Amendment Bill passes third reading
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Innovation Amendment Bill passes third reading Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins have announced new measures to support the uptake of electric vehicles and improve energy efficiency in New Zealand. The ... More >>
$6m for Wellington regional emergency water supplies
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Anne Tolley and Civil Defence Minister Nathan Guy today announced Budget 2017 provides $6 million to part fund emergency water supplies in the Wellington region. More >>
Police Minister to Solomon Islands for RAMSI farewell
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Paula Bennett will travel to Honiara tomorrow to mark the draw-down of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). More >>
Improved data collection about disabled people
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
A new set of questions is being included in national surveys to improve information about disabled people and their lives, Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner and Statistics Minister Scott Simpson say. More >>
$5 million investment in Nelson and Marlborough schools
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Tim Macindoe has today announced that around $5 million will be invested in Budget 2017 to expand the capacity of schools in the Nelson and Marlborough area. More >>
New Energy and Efficiency Conservation Strategy released
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins Minister of Energy and Resources 27 June 2017 New Energy and Efficiency Conservation Strategy released More >>
Business incubators expand to regional NZ
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Early stage technology businesses in the regions can expect an easier pathway to support, thanks to the expansion of Callaghan Innovation’s founder incubators, says Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Tourism Infrastructure Fund panel announced
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Paula Bennett today announced the panel for the new $100 million Tourism Infrastructure Fund to help local communities respond toincreased visitor numbers. More >>
