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Major reforms continue for care and protection
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that legislation is to be introduced in Parliament by the end of the year which will better support children and young people in care or at risk of going into care, while increasing support for families ... More >>
Climate snapshot shows NZ’s progress
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
A report released today shows New Zealand is making good progress in tackling climate change and is focused on the next steps, Climate Change Issues Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
National action plan to reduce dog attacks
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Today Louise Upston Associate Minister for Local Government, announced a new national action plan to reduce risk and prevent harm from dog attacks. More >>
Changes to Electoral Act introduced
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
More effective systems in polling places and earlier counting of advanced votes are on their way through proposed changes to our electoral laws, Justice Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
New funding for Mayfield Hinds irrigation scheme
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed $345,000 in new funding to investigate expansion of the Mayfield Hinds irrigation scheme in mid-Canterbury. More >>
PM: Statement to the United Nations Security Council
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has convened today’s high level meeting on Syria for one simple reason: no other issue more urgently demands the attention of world leaders. More >>
PM urges UNSC to address Syria crisis
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today urged United Nations Security Council members to show greater leadership over the crisis in Syria. More >>
Focus will remain on care and protection
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that the overhaul of care and protection will stay firmly focused on delivering much better long-term outcomes for children and young people in care or at risk of going into care, despite constant attempts ... More >>
Visitor arrivals increase in August
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
For the year ending August 2016 visitor arrivals hit a record 3.36 million, up 11 percent from the August 2015 year. The increase was mainly driven by increases in visitor arrivals from China and Australia. More >>
Police and Corrections success at Police Patrol Dog Champs
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Police and Corrections Judith Collins has congratulated Senior Constable Blair Spalding and his dog Rush on winning the National Police Patrol Dog Championship. More >>
Minister opens new Masterton Community Corrections site
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today officially opened the upgraded Masterton Community Corrections site in Albert Street, Masterton. The upgrade of the Masterton site is part of a five-year nation-wide renewal programme to make Community Corrections’ ... More >>
PM addresses United Nations General Assembly
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key used his speech to the United Nations General Assembly today to urge the Security Council to meet its responsibilities, address the Syria crisis and commit to a united stand against North Korea. More >>
John Key: New Zealand General Debate Statement
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a special pleasure to speak to the General Assembly under the Presidency of a Pacific Island friend. More >>
Winston Peters creating chaos
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of The House Gerry Brownlee says New Zealand First’s eleventh-hour withdrawal of support for Treaty of Waitangi settlement bills is small-minded and petulant. More >>
Job ads grew in August - MBIE Jobs Online Report
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
The number of online job advertisements grew by 1.4 per cent in August 2016 and by 14.8 per cent over the year to August, according to the latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Jobs Online report. More >>
Major projects portfolio continually improving
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
The latest release of the Major Projects Performance Report shows the delivery of the Government’s biggest investment projects is continuing to improve Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Next stage in Motu Bridge replacement complete
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the announcement that the NZ Transport Agency has awarded the contract to build Gisborne’s new Motu Bridge. More >>
ACC levy consultation welcomed
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Acting ACC Minister Nathan Guy today welcomed the start of ACC’s public levy consultation process. More >>
Law passes to help vulnerable witnesses in court
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
The Evidence Amendment Bill will reduce unnecessary trauma and better protect victims who become involved in the court process through no fault of their own, Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
Electronic Monitoring Bill will increase public safety
Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the passing of an electronic monitoring bill which is designed to further protect and improve the safety of victims and the public. The Electronic Monitoring of Offenders Legislation Bill has had its third ... More >>
