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122 more frontline officers for Corrections
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Louise Upston today congratulated one of the largest cohorts of frontline officers ever welcomed to Corrections. More >>
SmartStart programme wins top international award
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Internal Affairs 13 April 2017 Media Statement Department of Internal Affairs’ SmartStart programme wins top international award Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne is delighted to announce that a key initiative by the ... More >>
Keep safe on the roads this Easter
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister David Bennett is encouraging all motorists to stay safe when travelling over Easter. More >>
New provider secured for autism services
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner is welcoming a new provider for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) programmes, previously run by IDEA Services. More >>
Hon Nathan Guy - Speech to Book Launch “Roughy on the Rise”
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
It’s great to be here tonight celebrating two important milestones for the Orange Roughy fishery. The first is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for several key orange roughy fisheries, and secondly to launch the book ‘Roughy on the Rise’ ... More >>
Next step for Central North Island transport connections
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development and Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced today the rural ring road for Palmerston North is a step closer, with funding confirmed for the next stage of two key sections of the route. More >>
Results confirm rising Māori & Pasifika student achievement
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Final NCEA results released this week confirm that more students are achieving NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3, with the most significant increases in achievement being by Māori students and Pasifika students, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. More >>
Minister welcomes Accessible City rethink
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister welcomes Accessible City rethink The Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee says he’s pleased recovery agencies have listened to the concerns of businesses and residents about the city’s transport plan. On Monday, ... More >>
Haast welcomes the return of tokoeka kiwi
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says 11 of New Zealand’s rarest kiwi have been returned home to the Haast Kiwi Sanctuary today. More >>
Views being sought on suicide prevention
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today released the draft suicide prevention strategy for consultation. More >>
Marsden Fund Assessment Report released
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith has today released a new report which details a number of measures to ensure that the Marsden Fund, the Government’s premier fund for excellent investigator-led research, continues to be effective and ... More >>
World leading early childhood curriculum modernised
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today released the update of New Zealand’s world leading early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki. More >>
More Police for every district
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Paula Bennett has today welcomed an announcement about where frontline officers will be based under the Government’s Safer Communities package. More >>
Twenty additional police bases to go 24/7
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Today’s announcement by Police about where the additional 880 sworn officers will be stationed means over 200,000 more New Zealanders will be covered by a 24/7 Police presence. “All New Zealanders deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities. ... More >>
Community groups able to apply for grants
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
From today communities will be able to apply for $12.5 million of grant funding for the projects and organisations that matter to them most says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>
Unanimous support for family violence Bill
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill that overhauls New Zealand’s family violence laws has passed its first reading in Parliament today with unanimous support, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. “For too long, New Zealand has been ranked as having some of the worst reported rates ... More >>
Independent review of MSD’s client level data system
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has announced details of the independent review into MSD’s individual client level data IT system. More >>
Education Act Update passes second reading
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 9:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The biggest update to education in New Zealand in nearly 30 years took a step forward in Parliament today. More >>
Telco property access bill passes third reading
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill that will streamline the process for installing Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) passed its third and final reading in Parliament today. Communications Minister Simon Bridges says the Telecommunications (Property Access and Other Matters) Amendment ... More >>
Improvements at Watchman Road intersection confirmed
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges is welcoming the awarding of the contract to improve one of the North Island’s highest-risk intersections. More >>
