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Updated autism guidelines released
Friday, 19 August 2016, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education Hekia Parata and Associate Minister of Health Peseta Sam Lotu-liga today welcomed the release of the 2016 edition of the New Zealand Autism Spectrum Guideline. More >>
Support for Volunteering grants announced
Friday, 19 August 2016, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has announced this year’s grant recipients from the Support for Volunteering Fund. More >>
Steel mesh testing to be strengthened
Friday, 19 August 2016, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Consultation on proposed changes to the Building Code to strengthen steel reinforcing mesh testing requirements has opened today, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. “The Government is tightening the requirements for verifying that steel ... More >>
Confiscated Land Wars sites returned
Friday, 19 August 2016, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
A significant part of the country’s history, the New Zealand Land Wars was acknowledged today with the return of Rangiriri Pa to Waikato-Tainui says Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell. More >>
Historic pa and redoubt returned to Waikato-Tainui
Friday, 19 August 2016, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The historic site of one of the largest battles of the New Zealand Wars has been returned to iwi ownership as part of the 10th anniversary Koroneihana celebrations for Kiingi Tuheitia. More >>
$9 million package to build teacher workforce
Friday, 19 August 2016, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced several initiatives to boost the number of teachers in high-demand subjects and locations. More >>
Review shows planning rules are unresponsive
Friday, 19 August 2016, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
The draft Productivity Commission review of urban planning rules demonstrates that the current system has strengths but is also unresponsive and risk-averse, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Govt responds to land supply inquiry
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has released its response to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry, Using Land for Housing , confirming it is already implementing most of the recommendations, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
New MBIE regulatory strategy released
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Regulatory Reform Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the release of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s new Regulatory Management Strategy. More >>
Govt initiated inquiry into Havelock North water
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today confirmed there will be a Government initiated independent Inquiry into the Havelock North water contamination issue. More >>
Work underway on $4m upgrade for Bayswater School
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Construction work has begun on a $4 million upgrade for Bayswater School on Auckland’s North Shore, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
New resources to boost numeracy and literacy
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today officially launched a new resource, including an app, to strengthen teaching and learning in reading, writing and maths. More >>
Government backs regional tourism growth
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to ensure regional New Zealand benefits from tourism growth with more funding for infrastructure and to help businesses get up and running, Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
PM announces new ministerial portfolio
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today announced the establishment of a new ministerial portfolio, Minister for Vulnerable Children. More >>
New ministry to focus solely on vulnerable children
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning everyone and can I thank you for the invitation to be here today. I’d like to acknowledge: More >>
New ministry dedicated to care and protection
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that a new child-centred, stand-alone ministry with a new Chief Executive is to be established to focus on the care and protection of vulnerable children and young people. More >>
LGC temporary member appointed
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
LGC temporary member appointed Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today announced the appointment of Geoff Dangerfield as a temporary member of the Local Government Commission (LGC). More >>
Murray McCully meets Russian Foreign Minister
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
I want to thank Foreign Minister Lavrov for very constructive discussions and a warm reception in Moscow. More >>
Over 2600 victims benefit from court safety service
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A safety service has helped 2637 victims of family violence and their families since it was introduced in October 2014, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Racing Safety Development Fund open for applications
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The next round of applications for the Racing Safety Development Fund is now open, says Racing Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
