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Education Legislation Bill passes first reading
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says parents, school boards, students and home-based early childhood education providers will all benefit from the increased flexibility proposed by the Education Legislation Bill, which had its first reading today. More >>
Southern DHB Bill passes first reading 95-26
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a Bill to extend the term of the Southern DHB Commissioner passed its first reading today 95-26. More >>
Guardians appointed to NZ Superannuation Board
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Catherine Savage has been named as the Chair of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Board, replacing current Chair Gavin Walker, who has resigned, Finance Minister Bill English has announced. Ms Savage begins her tenure as Chair on 1 January 2016 for ... More >>
Celebrating remarkable young people in care
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has congratulated 24 young people in care who have been acknowledged in the ninth annual William Wallace Awards in Wellington. “I wholeheartedly congratulate today’s winners – they are achieving well in ... More >>
Strong iwi support for Partnership Schools expansion
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Today Sir Toby Curtis reiterated the Iwi Chairs Forum’s support for the continued expansion of the Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua policy. More >>
Strong iwi support for Partnership Schools expansion
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Today Sir Toby Curtis reiterated the Iwi Chairs Forum’s support for the continued expansion of the Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua policy. More >>
Expansion of eVisas modernising travel to NZ
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Expansion of eVisas modernising travel to NZ Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse welcomes the widespread roll-out of eVisas as a major milestone in modernising travel to New Zealand. “The expansion of eVisas for online applicants will make the visa ... More >>
Bill to Replace Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act Introduced
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Bill has been introduced to Parliament. More >>
Amendments to Cartels Bill
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Paul Goldsmith announced changes that remove the criminal sanctions for cartel behaviour currently contained in a the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. “The Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) ... More >>
Horizontal repairs come in under budget
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says it’s a credit to all involved that the costs of Christchurch’s horizontal infrastructure repair and replacement programme will come in under the maximum budget allocated, saving taxpayers ... More >>
$450m in ACC levy reductions confirmed for 2016/17
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nikki Kaye today confirmed the Government has agreed to $450 million of ACC levy reductions consulted on and recommended by the ACC Board for the 2016/17 year. “These levy reductions apply across motor vehicle, work and earners’ levies,” ... More >>
Microsoft deal opens up new world of learning in our schools
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A new agreement with Microsoft will reduce IT complexity for schools and enhance access to the online world for students, enabling them to learn anywhere, any time and on any device, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
NCEA credits for driver licences
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Students are to be given the chance to earn NCEA credits by obtaining driver licences, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss announced today. “Too many young people are missing out on jobs because they don’t have ... More >>
$8.4 million for wool research partnership
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $8.4 million over seven years in a research partnership that could transform New Zealand’s wool industry, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy announced today. More >>
$4m boost for colonoscopy services
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 8 December 2015 $4m boost for colonoscopy services More >>
Minister welcomes transparency for future of census
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Minister of Statistics 8 December 2015 Minister welcomes transparency for future of census Statistics Minister Craig Foss is welcoming the release of Cabinet papers on the future of the census and appointments to the working group of the Data ... More >>
Customer focus supports China tourism growth
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Research released today focusing on Chinese visitors’ preferences will support further strong growth in the tourism sector, Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
New rifles for Defence Force
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Defence 8 December 2015 New rifles for Defence Force Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced that Cabinet has approved the purchase of new rifles to re-equip the Defence Force, 28 years after the Steyr 5.56mm rifle ... More >>
New Zealand joins Global Geothermal Alliance
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is the newest member of the Global Geothermal Alliance (GGA), Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges announced overnight in Paris. More >>
NZ formally joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Bill English Minister of Finance 8 December 2015 New Zealand formally joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank New Zealand has formally become a member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Finance Minister Bill English says. ... More >>
