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Clearer labour market process for employers
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A new streamlined labour market test process in Queenstown will benefit employers trying to fill low-skilled vacancies, say Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
Better protections for victims of cyberbullying
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill to curb cyberbullying and better support victims passed its third and final reading in Parliament today with overwhelming cross-party support. The Harmful Digital Communications Bill introduces a range of measures to address damaging electronic ... More >>
More support and progress in storm recovery
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says dedicated recovery managers are on the ground to coordinate the recovery led by local authorities, in areas affected by the recent severe storm. “Regional recovery managers appointed by Civil Defence Emergency ... More >>
Trade Minister to attend Pacific Alliance Summit in Peru
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister to attend Pacific Alliance Summit in Peru Trade Minister Tim Groser departs today for Peru to attend the Pacific Alliance Summit in Paracas, Peru from 1-3 July. New Zealand is an observer member of the Pacific Alliance, a Latin American ... More >>
Government delivering on transport commitments
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s release of the National Land Transport Programme for 2015-18 is a strong statement of Government commitment to regional New Zealand, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
Minister welcomes record transport investment
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the release of the largest National Land Transport Programme in New Zealand’s history. More >>
Paving the way for a simpler tax system
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
A tax bill to be introduced today will help prepare the ground for simplification of the tax administration system, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay. Mr McClay says changes proposed in the Taxation (Transformation: First Phase Simplification and ... More >>
Corrections land returned to Tūwharetoa
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today helped celebrate the return of 8500ha of Crown land to Ngāti Tūwharetoa. More >>
New building consents continue to surge
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed the release of the latest building consent figures from Statistics New Zealand, which show the annual number of consents at an eight-year high. More >>
Foss to attend small business conference
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Craig Foss will travel to Melbourne tomorrow to attend the 28th Annual Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (SEAANZ) conference. “Small business is the backbone of the New Zealand economy. SEAANZ is an important ... More >>
Economic benefits from Cricket World Cup
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcome a PwC report which confirms the positive economic impact of co-hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. More >>
Speech: The Future of Global Trade
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Address by the Hon Tim Groser, Minister of Trade and Minister of Climate Change Issues: US/NZ Partnership Forum, Auckland 30 June 2015 More >>
NZ announces Cyclone Pam tourism recovery package
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray has announced a $26 million package, aimed at helping the tourism sector in Vanuatu recover following Cyclone Pam. “Tourism accounts for 20 per cent of the Vanuatu economy and employs 26 per cent of the labour force. Getting ... More >>
New Local Government Commissioners
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
New appointments to the Local Government Commission will continue to foster strong and effective local democracy, Local Government Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Fewer students being suspended
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
A drop in the number of school students being suspended, stood-down, excluded and expelled has been welcomed by Education Minister Hekia Parata. More >>
Paula Rose appointed to BSA
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams has announced the appointment of Paula Rose QSO, as a board member of the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA). “Paula Rose has valuable experience in the policing, community, welfare and media standards areas ... More >>
Delivering benefits to families - July 1 changes
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
A number of government policies that come into effect tomorrow will deliver real benefits to families, Prime Minister John Key says. More >>
NZ signs up to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Monday, 29 June 2015, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has formally become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank at a signing ceremony in Beijing today, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Appointments to REANNZ and Science Board
Monday, 29 June 2015, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced a number of board appointments and reappointments. More >>
Tax response to flooding announced
Monday, 29 June 2015, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay says taxpayers affected by the flooding event in the lower North Island earlier this month will have help from Inland Revenue. More >>
