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$65k for 200 youth development opportunities
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Three youth sector organisations and four Councils will receive a total of $65,000 to help them provide youth development opportunities that will benefit up to 200 young people, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Govt vetoes paid parental leave bill
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Bill English Minister of Finance Hon Michael Woodhouse Minister of Workplace Relations 16 June 2016 Media Statement Govt veto’s paid parental leave bill More >>
Wide availability of air quality data welcomed
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith is welcoming the addition of real-time air quality data to the Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA) website. More >>
Primary sector exports continue to grow
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
New export figures for the primary sector show solid growth, with gains across the sector more than making up for recent declines in dairy prices, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
Funding and next steps confirmed for courthouse restoration
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The necessary funding to restore Dunedin’s historic courthouse has been secured in Budget 2016, Courts Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>
$34.5 million for new Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment 16 June 2016 Media Statement More >>
Solid economic growth continues
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
The economy continues to perform solidly, with Statistics New Zealand today reporting 0.7 per cent growth for the first three months of 2016, taking annual growth to 2.8 per cent, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
GOVIS: A Minister’s perspective on disruptive innovation
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
According to the commentariat, this is a subject that I should have daily familiarity with, allegedly because of my hair. More >>
Online Passport Service expands
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed improvements to New Zealand’s passport service which will allow parents to renew their children’s passports online, and also allow adults who have never had a passport to apply online using their RealMe ... More >>
New tourism data supports regional growth
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
New monthly data which estimates how much tourists are spending by region will help both industry and communities better plan for the future, Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Online guide for schools welcomed
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the creation of an online guide to help schools make the best use of teacher aides. More >>
Minister releases report into Māori ICT-use
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is today announcing the release of an insightful report into Māori use of information communications technology. More >>
Updated advice for health workers confronted with violence
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new six step process will help guide health professionals confronted with suspected family violence cases. More >>
Chief executive of Regenerate Christchurch welcomed
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Minister supporting Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee, and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel, welcome the appointment by the board of Regenerate Christchurch of Ivan Iafeta as the new chief executive. Regenerate Christchurch is the agency jointly ... More >>
State care reform Bill passes first reading
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that a Bill enabling the first stage of major reforms of state care has passed its first reading in Parliament. More >>
More local body collaboration for councils
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No 2) has passed its first reading this evening and has been referred to the Local Government and Environment Select committee. More >>
Three new SuperSeniors Champions announced
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Three more high-profile New Zealanders have become SuperSeniors Champions, Seniors Minister Maggie Barry has announced. Legendary opera singer Dame Malvina Major, former MP and Minister Margaret Austin and the actor, filmmaker and naturalist Peter Hayden ... More >>
New tool to tackle fraud at the border
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse is welcoming the launch of Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) new identity management system. The system, known as IDme, enables face photos and fingerprint information from applicants to be captured online and ... More >>
Teina Pora to receive compensation
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams today announced that an independent review has found that on the balance of probabilities Teina Pora is innocent of the charges for which he was convicted. Cabinet has accepted that finding and agreed to pay just over $2.5 ... More >>
Govt moves on asbestos-containing products
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Environment 15 June 2016 Media Statement Govt moves on asbestos-containing products More >>
