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Taking the LEAD on disability employment
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner has launched the ‘LEAD toolkit’ – a toolkit providing resources and advice to help public sector agencies take the lead on employing and retaining disabled people. More >>
Major reforms to improve local government services
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today announced reforms to the local government sector to enable councils to deliver better services for ratepayers. More >>
TPP reduces non-tariff trade barriers
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay says the government is looking closely at non-tariff barriers (NTBs) as part of its strategy to boost exports and grow the economy. Addressing the Southland Chamber of Commerce in Invercargill where he is on a regional visit ... More >>
Three Treaty settlement bills pass first reading
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 16 March 2016 Media Statement Three Treaty settlement bills pass first reading The Te Atiawa Claims Settlement Bill, the Taranaki Iwi Claims Settlement Bill and the Rangitāne ... More >>
Substance Addiction Bill passes First Reading
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne welcomed Parliament’s universal support at the First Reading of the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Bill as it represents a significant step in reform of the law around severe addictions. More >>
Modern buses for the regions
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says changes to a transport rule will encourage modern, safer buses, able to carry more passengers between regions. More >>
PM announces appointment of GCSB director
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced the appointment of Andrew Hampton as the Director of the Government Communications Security Bureau. More >>
Citrus industry joins GIA biosecurity agreement
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
The citrus industry has become the eighth industry partner to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) biosecurity partnership, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>
Majority of transactions with government now digital
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
For the first time, a majority of New Zealanders' most common transactions with government now occur digitally, says Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne. More >>
Wraparound service proving a ‘lifesaver’
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed a review of a new service for students with the highest needs which has found it is improving behaviour and educational outcomes. “Almost all the families involved in the study saw the Intensive Wraparound ... More >>
Land Transfer Bill passes first reading
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Land Transfer Bill will bring land transfer laws into the 21st century, giving property owners better protection and making it easier to register property, Land Information Minister Louise Upston said today. More >>
Wide parliamentary support for Kermadec Sanctuary
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith has welcomed the first reading of the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill in Parliament today with the unanimous support of the National, Labour, Greens, NZ First, Maori, United Future and Act Parties. More >>
Reduced Crown office space saves millions
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
More efficient use of office space and the sharing of facilities by government agencies has saved taxpayers $57 million over the past financial year, State Services Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
First Local Mobility Action Teams selected
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the first of seven Local Mobility Action Teams will be up and running in the next few months. More >>
Green Ribbon Award nominations open
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders have the chance to honour the nation’s inspirational environmental leaders at the Green Ribbon Awards, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry say, with nominations for the 26th annual awards opening yesterday. More >>
Address to Lowy Institute, Sydney, Australia
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen Today I would like to give you an overview of New Zealand’s international priorities for 2016, provide an update on our work on the United Nations Security Council, and talk about our role in the Pacific. More >>
Minister recognises importance of Howard League programme
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today recognised the importance of the Howard League’s Literacy programme in Hawkes Bay Regional Prison. More >>
Major Events Fund invests in NZ Badminton Open
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the government is investing $185,000 from the Major Events Development Fund into the 2016 and 2017 SkyCity New Zealand Badminton Open, which will be held in Auckland. More >>
Minister welcomes NZDF approach to address culture
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Defence 15 March 2016 Media Statement Minister welcomes NZDF approach to address culture Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the work the New Zealand Defence Force has been doing since 2014 to ensure a safe and ... More >>
Kaye to visit Canadian injury compensation schemes
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Minister for ACC 15 March 2016 Kaye to visit Canadian injury compensation schemes More >>
