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Independent dairy processors collecting more milk
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today certified that in the 2014/15 season independent dairy processors collected 22 percent of all milksolids in the South Island. Under the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA), the Minister is required ... More >>
Employment Standards Bill introduced
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse today introduced a new bill that will extend paid parental leave and strengthen the enforcement of employment standards. More >>
Electronic signatures stronger with RealMe
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Internal Affairs 13 August 2015 Electronic signatures stronger with RealMe Minister of Internal Affairs Peter Dunne says Secured Signing’s use of the RealMe verified identity service will give people using e-signatures an ... More >>
Bill introduced to enable sex offender register
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says a Bill is being introduced into parliament today which will enable the establishment of New Zealand’s first Child Sex Offender Register. “This Bill is part of a programme of work, led by the Vulnerable Children’s ... More >>
Secure online learning for prisoners
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today attended the launch of Secure Online Learning for prisoners at Rimutaka Prison. More >>
Solid Energy into temporary voluntary administration
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Placing Solid Energy into temporary voluntary administration gives the best chance to secure an ongoing future for the different parts of the business, Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister Todd McClay say. More >>
Bluegreen programme of improved environmental management
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
A programme of stronger national direction and guidance on key environmental issues was announced today by Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith at the Environmental Defence Society’s conference in Auckland. More >>
First Threatened Species Ambassador appointed
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has today announced New Zealand’s first Threatened Species Ambassador is Nicola Toki. The Ambassador will be a high-profile role within the Department of Conservation for all of the country’s threatened species, working ... More >>
Global procurement deal takes effect today
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Trade Minister Tim Groser have welcomed New Zealand’s accession to the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), which came into effect today More >>
Settlement Bills herald a new era
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell congratulates Hineuru and Ngāruahine for persevering with their historic Treaty of Waitangi settlements which both had their first reading in Parliament today. More >>
NZ capitalising on abundant energy resources
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest Energy in New Zealand (ENZ) report shows the proportion of renewable energy making up our domestic supply is at a record high, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says. ENZ is the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s ... More >>
Applications for Youth Parliament 2016 open
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that applications are now open for Youth Parliament 2016, to be held on 19 and 20 July 2016. More >>
Further progress for Treaty settlements
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Planning Committee Bill passed its third reading in the House today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced. More >>
Two Treaty settlement bills pass first reading
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Hineuru Claims Settlement Bill and the Ngāruahine Claims Settlement Bill passed their first readings today in extended sitting hours, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced. More >>
Strong demand for student R&D grants
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
More than 200 future Kiwi innovators and 126 hi-tech companies will be able to benefit from research and development student grants announced today by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Positive signs of wellbeing recovery continue
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Nicky Wagner says it is encouraging to see the many signs of progress leading to people’s recovery as the fifth anniversary of the September 2010 earthquake approaches. More >>
Community development adds to community spirit
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the Canterbury Wellbeing Index on Social Connectedness, which shows how important community led recovery is to a sense of community. More >>
120,000 kids now in Communities of Schools
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says it's fantastic that more than 120,000 kids are now in 42 Communities of Schools committed to working together to raise student achievement. More >>
Minister welcomes ERA appointments
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse has today welcomed the appointment of a new Chief, three new members and the reappointment of eight current members of the Employment Relations Authority (ERA). More >>
Consultation over Turakina Māori Girls’ College
Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has initiated consultation with the board of trustees and proprietor of Turakina Māori Girls’ College over the future of the school. More >>
