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ISTP impressed with IES
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata is returning to New Zealand after attending the International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) in Canada. More >>
$6.3m upgrade for Mahurangi College Warkworth
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education 2 April 2015 Media Statement $6.3m upgrade for Mahurangi College Warkworth More >>
Celebrating people with autism
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner says World Autism Awareness Day is an opportunity to celebrate people with Autism Spectrum Disorder while highlighting ways to improve their quality of life. More >>
Deed of Settlement signed with Hineuru
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Hineuru at Parliament, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
New B4SC resources to boost participation
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new Before School Check resources aim to further increase participation in the free programme. “The B4 School Checks programme gives children the best start at school by identifying and addressing any potential health ... More >>
Stay safe this Easter
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
No matter what you get up to over the Easter break, you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe on the road, water and around trains by following a few simple steps, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
Investigation into assault at Christchurch Men’s Prison
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Police are investigating an incident which occurred at Christchurch Men’s Prison on Tuesday 31 March 2015 at approximately 2.30pm where a sentenced prisoner was assaulted. More >>
Goodhew: Akina Foundation LaunchPad
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou. More >>
HomeStart package for 90,000 first home buyers
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
A Government support package for first home buyers that comes into effect today will help 90,000 lower and middle income people into home ownership over the next five years, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Surge in New Zealand’s broadband speeds
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Latest international figures on broadband speeds have reported New Zealand’s average connection speeds have increased by almost 60 per cent in the past year, said Communications Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Nominations open for Sign Language Board
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Nicky Wagner today encouraged nominations to the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Board to help NZSL users reach their potential. More >>
130 new rheumatic fever drop-in clinics opening
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 1 April 2015 Media Statement 130 new rheumatic fever drop-in clinics opening More >>
$7.8m for new sustainable farming projects
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
29 new projects have been approved for $7.8 million in new funding over four years through the Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF), Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. “These are grass-roots projects that support farmers, growers ... More >>
Forestry projects identify practical solutions
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s forestry sector will benefit from five new projects in the latest round of the Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF), Associate Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew announced today. “Around $1.2 million has been committed over four financial ... More >>
Changes to provide more support for families
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to provide more support for families Additional support for families through an extension to Paid Parental Leave and an increase to the minimum wage comes into effect today, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse says. Paid ... More >>
Countdown to NZ hosting FIFA U-20 World Cup
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Following a hugely successful ICC Cricket World Cup, Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman says the countdown is now on for football’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup. More >>
Crime falls for fifth year in a row
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Michael Woodhouse welcomes crime data released today showing recorded crime has dropped by more than 100,000 offences over the last five years. The 2014 recorded crime rate dropped by 4.2 per cent per head of population, with 10,022 fewer ... More >>
Levy cuts signal ACC scheme in good shape
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The levy cuts that take effect today are a further sign of the sound financial management of ACC under this government, says ACC Minister Nikki Kaye. “These cuts are possible because the ACC scheme is now essentially fully funded, which means it has enough ... More >>
Independent expert panel to lead major CYF overhaul
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has announced that an independent panel has been established to lead a complete overhaul of Child, Youth and Family, to ensure that the agency delivers the best possible results for vulnerable children and their ... More >>
Tax collection on employee share schemes examined
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the release this week of an Inland Revenue officials’ issues paper that seeks feedback on options to simplify the way tax is collected from employees participating in employee share schemes. More >>
