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Bills to simplify election rules pass third reading
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Two Bills that modernise electoral law have passed through Parliament and will be implemented before this year’s election, Associate Justice Minister Mark Mitchell says. More >>
Government prepared to fund priority tourism infrastructure
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Paula Bennett has thanked Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) for its tourism wish list worth $1.4 billion but rejects that most of these should be funded by Government. More >>
Government invests in women in primary sector
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
15 March 2017 Media Statement Government invests in women in primary sector A project aimed at growing the capability of women in the primary sector has been granted close to $300,000 in the latest Sustainable Farming Fund round, Associate Primary Industries ... More >>
Storm damage classified as medium scale adverse event
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has today officially classified the storm damage around the the Franklin Ward, Hauraki District and Thames-Coromandel District as a medium scale adverse event. More >>
Predator Free 2050 holiday parks partnership
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed a new predator-free initiative signed today which includes trapping in and around hundreds of holiday parks. More >>
Agreement in Principle signed with Ngāti Rangi
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed an agreement in principle with Ngāti Rangi to settle its historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
New Zealand to benefit from stronger air links
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will benefit from a number of new air services agreements that will allow greater connectivity between New Zealand and the rest of the world, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
New Zealand Builds Air Links With Colombia
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has signed an air services agreement with Colombia, Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced today. More >>
Whanganui River settlement passes third reading
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The House of Representatives has passed Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Bill through its third reading today. More >>
$5.5m available for new tourism infrastructure
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Applications are open for up to $5.5 million in extra funding to help regional communities respond to visitor growth through new tourism infrastructure, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett announced today . More >>
Family violence laws introduced to Parliament
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation that overhauls the family violence system is a core part of reducing New Zealand’s horrendous rate of family violence, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Tertiary institute council reappointments announced
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Hon Paul Goldsmith has today announced seven reappointments to the governing councils of six institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs). More >>
Treaty settlement bill passes first reading
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
The House of Representatives sat through extended sitting hours this morning to pass the Iwi and Hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa Claims Settlement Bill through its first reading. The Bill has been referred to the Māori Affairs Committee. More >>
EV contestable fund opens today
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Businesses, local councils and organisations with projects to spark interest in electric vehicles can apply for the second round of the Government’s Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund, opened today by Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Bottled Water Debate Misses Mark
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
The amount of water exported in bottles is so small that it is irrelevant to the important discussion on better managing New Zealand’s freshwater resources, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
RMA reform Bill passes second reading
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation to improve environmental management, help increase housing supply and affordability, and support jobs and growth has passed its second reading in Parliament 61-59, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Consultation on Fire and Emergency levy regulations
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne has released a discussion document on proposed fire and emergency services levy regulations as part of the reform of the fire services sector. More >>
Community midwives get 2.5 per cent increase
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says community-based midwives will receive a $2.8 million pay increase this year, further boosting support for maternity services. More >>
International education contributing to regional growth
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has welcomed today’s publication of new research on the economic benefits of international education for regions across New Zealand. More >>
Minister proposes name change for legislation
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Children Anne Tolley says she intends to write to Parliament’s Social Services Committee to propose changing the name of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 (the CYPF Act) to the Oranga Tamariki Act, to reflect the ... More >>
