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New collaborative initiative to restore Waikato River
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed the launch of the Waikato River Restoration Strategy, saying the new collaborative initiative will have an important role to play in ensuring the long-term health of the country’s longest river. “The ... More >>
Nominations open for new education profession body
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced that nominations are now open for the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ). EDUCANZ is the new independent professional body that will replace the New Zealand Teachers Council later this year. ... More >>
A step into the future for prices
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Craig Foss says the use of tablet computers is making data collection faster and more efficient. This month, Statistics NZ began using iPad Minis to collect fruit and vegetable prices from shops in 12 regions around New Zealand. The data ... More >>
Flag Consideration Panel members announced
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has appointed 12 New Zealanders as members of the Flag Consideration Panel which will engage with the public about a possible new New Zealand flag, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says. More >>
Kickstart Breakfast’s Unsung Hero
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Kickstart Breakfast’s Unsung Hero Social Development Minister Anne Tolley today congratulated the winners of the Kickstart Breakfast Awards. “In November last year I visited Holy Family School to celebrate 3 million KickStart breakfasts being ... More >>
Old Reefton mines to be cleaned up
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s most toxic contaminated site located near Reefton in two old mines are to be cleaned up in a joint funding agreement between the Ministry for the Environment and the Department of Conservation totalling $3 million, Environment Minister Dr ... More >>
Kōhanga consultation plan pleasing
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Kōhanga consultation plan pleasing Education Minister Hekia Parata says she is pleased that Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Board will begin consulting with kōhanga whānau next month about a new governance structure. More >>
PM saddened at passing of Dame Thea Muldoon
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today expressed his sadness at the passing of Dame Thea Muldoon. Mr Key says he met Dame Thea on a number of occasions. “She made a significant contribution to her community and the country – something she was recognised for ... More >>
Safe use of opioids national collaborative
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Tēnā koutou katoa, welcome to collaborative team members who have come together, for the first time from across New Zealand, to create a national network aiming to reduce opioid-related harm in our hospitals. More >>
Minimum wage to increase to $14.75
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced the adult minimum wage will increase from $14.25 to $14.75 an hour from 1 April. More >>
New appointments to Marsden Fund Council
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of three new members to the Marsden Fund Council. Professor Gillian Dobbie, Professor David Bilkey and Professor Roger Nokes will join the Council for three years from ... More >>
Bill to fight child exploitation passes second reading
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill to better protect children from sexual exploitation passed its second reading in Parliament last night. More >>
Bill to curb unnecessary parole hearings passes
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Bill reducing the number of unnecessary parole hearings for offenders who still pose a threat to the community passed its third and final reading in Parliament last night. Justice Minister Amy Adams welcomed the progress of the Parole Amendment Bill, ... More >>
Polyfest to receive $200,000
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today confirmed that the government will give $200,000 over three years to ASB Polyfest to ensure the event’s financial future. Polyfest is the annual Auckland secondary schools Pacific cultural festival. ... More >>
Gallipoli ballot approaches final stages
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss is urging anyone on the Gallipoli 2015 ballot waitlist to check their inbox for an update from the ballot office. More than 6000 people on the wait list have been contacted via email with an update on the ballot ... More >>
Minister presents 2015 civil defence awards
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye has presented awards to a number of people who have made significant contributions to civil defence emergency management in New Zealand. “Tonight we recognised people who have been on the ground and in the thick ... More >>
Passage of Bill brings greater clarity to gambling sector
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 9:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Gambling Amendment Bill (No.2) passed by Parliament today will ensure that the Gambling Act 2003 works as originally intended, Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne said today The Gambling Amendment Bill (No.2) was introduced in 2007 and, since then,important ... More >>
School-whānau relationships report released
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed a report by the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) into relationships between schools and Māori whānau. More >>
Solid Energy’s Chair steps down
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Todd McClay has thanked outgoing Solid Energy Chair, Pip Dunphy for her hard work and strong leadership after her decision to stand down from the Board. More >>
NZ boosts diplomatic efforts to counter ISIL
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ boosts diplomatic efforts to counter ISIL Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today outlined the further diplomatic and humanitarian measures being considered as part of the government’s response to ISIL and the ongoing fighting in Iraq and ... More >>
