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Strengthening Reo Māori Accessibility
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
“These entities fulfil a wide range of roles, from preserving cultural practices and archival material to engaging with communities, so their leadership reflects the depth of expertise needed to advance te reo Māori revitalisation,” Minister ... More >>
Reducing Ambiguity About What Is Reasonably Practicable For Health And Safety Compliance
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 6:59 am | New Zealand Government
These changes are part of the wider health and safety system reform and will be progressed through changes to legislation later this year. More >>
Backing Builders By Cracking Down On Cowboys
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
There is an urgent need to strip back the layers of regulation choking productivity in the building system. Builders are waiting too long for the necessary paperwork to get on with the job adds costs for homeowners. More >>
Unacceptable Payment By KiwiRail
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
KiwiRail engaged McKinsey on 6 December 2023, but did not tell the Government about it until 7 February 2024 or disclose the value of the payment to Ministers until 6 June 2024. The Ombudsman determined recently that the total payment value should ... More >>
Investing In Injury Prevention In The Manufacturing Sector
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
“Manufacturing is a powerful driver for economic growth in New Zealand, contributing more than 60 per cent of our exports and employing nearly 230,000 people across 23,000 business,” Mr Penk says. More >>
Health And Safety Governance And Management Change Coming
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 7:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on an ACT-National Coalition Agreement to reform New Zealand’s health and safety laws and regulations. This change is part of the wider health and safety system reform and will be progressed through changes to legislation More >>
Plain Language Act Repeal Bill Passes First Reading
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
“Repealing this Act cuts red tape and will allow the public service to get on with what really matters, which is delivering services for New Zealanders,” Public Service Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
Government Seeks To Simplify Fringe Benefit Tax Rules
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
“Public feedback will help shape final proposals which Government will consider this year. The proposals have also been designed to be broadly fiscally neutral as the changes will focus on enhancing the integrity of the tax system,” Mr Watts ... More >>
Supporting Better Rehabilitation Rates For Injured Kiwis
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Rehabilitation rates have been slipping over the past decade, which is why they’re a crucial focus for me as I look to significantly improve ACC’s performance and long-term financial sustainability,” says Mr Simpson. More >>
Northland Water Security Receives $41m Boost
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Otawere Pipeline project will see Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust consolidate the Otawere Reservoir on Waitangi River and expand its distribution network by 15km. More >>
Elective Boost Delivers More Than 2,000 Procedures
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Delivery is ramping up, with more than 2,000 procedures completed so far. Priority is being given to patients waiting more than four months. More >>
Back To Basics For Public Service
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand National Party-ACT New Zealand Coalition Agreement requires the Act be amended to “clarify the role of the public service, drive performance and ensure accountability to deliver on the agenda of the government of the day. More >>
Public Works Act Overhaul Complete To Drive Infrastructure Growth
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Public Works Act Amendment Bill will be introduced to Parliament in mid-2025, with the public invited to provide feedback through the select committee process. More >>
Freeing The Great Outdoors From Health And Safety Scope Creep
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
“Landowners will not be responsible if someone is injured on their land while doing recreational activities. Health and safety responsibilities will lie squarely on the organisation running the activities,” says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister ... More >>
Māori Economic Growth Plan Aimed At Boosting Jobs And Incomes
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government
Creating jobs and boosting incomes is at the heart of a renewed Government Māori economic growth plan, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. More >>
Help Shape The Future Of Farm Plastics Recycling
Monday, 31 March 2025, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The proposed regulations would support a nationally consistent product stewardship scheme for agrichemicals, their containers, and farm plastics, helping farmers and growers reduce their environmental impact while maintaining productivity. More >>
Going For Growth: Cutting Health & Safety Red Tape
Monday, 31 March 2025, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
“We’re delivering on the ACT-National coalition agreement to reform health and safety laws and regulations. We want all Kiwis to return home safe after every working day." More >>
Two New Charter Schools Announced
Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
“Tōtara Park School and Twin Oaks Classical School, both in Auckland, have signed contracts with the Charter School Agency,” Mr Seymour says. More >>
Winston Peters' Speech - Rail Ferries And Straightforward Infrastructure
Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
On the 11th of December, we resumed responsibility for the Rail portfolio and with it the leadership of the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme. More >>
Rail Ferries And Straightforward Infrastructure
Monday, 31 March 2025, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet today agreed the package which Mr Peters says will deliver the appropriate ships and infrastructure for the job at a significant saving for the taxpayer. More >>
