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Providers sought to help at-risk tenants

Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government

Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed collaboration between the housing sector and agencies on a plan aimed at keeping at-risk tenants in their homes. More >>

Common sense low-alcohol rules a step closer

Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government

A Bill to improve how low strength beer and wine can be sold passed its second reading in Parliament last night. The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Display of Low-alcohol Beverages and Other Remedial Matters) Amendment Bill makes three minor technical ... More >>

Age of care and support to increase

Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that as part of the radical overhaul of care and protection, Cabinet has agreed that young people will no longer have to leave state care at 17, and will be able to remain in care or return to care up ... More >>

Regulatory Systems Amendment Bill passes first reading

Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

A Bill that will clarify and update statutory provisions in a range of micro-economic legislation has today passed its first reading in Parliament, Economic Development Steven Joyce says. More >>

Space Bill passes its first reading

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the first reading of the Outer Space and High Altitude Activities Bill in Parliament today. More >>

Environment Canterbury members appointed

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Associate Minister of Local Government Louise Upston today announced the appointment of six members to Environment Canterbury, to complement the seven members elected in the recent local authority elections. More >>

NZ humanitarian support for Mosul

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced that New Zealand will provide $1 million to help meet the humanitarian needs of people affected by the military campaign to liberate Mosul from ISIL control. This funding will be provided through the International ... More >>

Govt exceeds electric vehicle target for 2016

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government

More than 2000 electric vehicles are now registered in New Zealand, surpassing the Government’s aim to double the fleet this year. More >>

Public attitudes to road safety revealed

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Public attitudes to road safety have been put under the spotlight, revealing some encouraging trends as well as some worrying behaviour, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. More >>

US Navy ship cleared to visit New Zealand

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government

United States Navy ship, the USS Sampson, has been given clearance to visit New Zealand next month by Prime Minister John Key. More >>

Extra classrooms for Fernside School, Christchurch

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government

Around $750,000 will be invested to build two new classrooms at Fernside School in Christchurch, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. “This is part of a second round of investments in new classrooms under Budget 2016, which provides ... More >>

Public support for Waimakariri red zone plans

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration 18 October 2016 Media Statement Public support for Waimakariri red zone plans More >>

Government approves plans for increased prison capacity

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has approved plans to increase prison capacity on existing prison sites by approximately 1800 beds, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says More >>

Free UFB connections continued

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government

Communications Minister Amy Adams confirmed today that the Government has delivered on its commitment to make connecting to the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) network free for virtually every household. More >>

NZ establishes trade policy dialogue with UK

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister of Todd McClay has established a trade policy dialogue with his United Kingdom counterpart, Secretary for International Trade Liam Fox in London today. More >>

Social Investment Approach for Māngere Children

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government

Social Investment Approach for Māngere Children Improving the livelihoods of children will be at the heart of a newly established South Auckland Social Investment Board, State Services Minister Paula Bennett says. “The costs of poor outcomes for at-risk ... More >>

South East Asia FTA to be reviewed

Monday, 17 October 2016, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced a review of New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South East Asia, which has helped increase trade with the region by 25 per cent since 2010, saying he was concerned that New Zealand businesses are ... More >>

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