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Review of Coastal Policy Statement released

Sunday, 4 February 2018, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government

Minister publishes review of how the NZ Coastal Policy Statement affects decision making New Zealand’s major surf breaks and the impacts of vehicles on beaches are receiving more attention from local authorities because of the New Zealand Coastal ... More >>

Minister praises response to Fehi, fires

Friday, 2 February 2018, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi has acknowledged the efforts of authorities and the communities responding to the storm and fire events that swept many parts of the country this week. More >>

Fight against homelessness expands

Friday, 2 February 2018, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Fight against homelessness expands into Christchurch and Tauranga Providers have been selected for the expansion of the successful Housing First programme in Christchurch and Tauranga, Associate Housing and Urban Development Minister Jenny Salesa announced ... More >>

A stronger voice for teachers one step closer

Friday, 2 February 2018, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government

The new Government’s Bill to raise the status of the teaching profession and restore teachers’ trust and confidence in it, passed its first reading in Parliament last night, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. The Education (Teaching Council of ... More >>

Drought support widened to new areas

Friday, 2 February 2018, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Access to Rural Assistance Payments (RAPs) for drought stricken farmers is being extended to the Southland Region (districts of Southland, Invercargill City and Gore) and parts of Otago (districts of Clutha, Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes). More >>

Minister acts to improve button battery safety for Kiwis

Friday, 2 February 2018, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Hon Kris Faafoi is taking an unprecedented step to get button battery manufacturers and retailers to make their products safer for New Zealand consumers. More >>

New Zealand’s wetlands at risk

Friday, 2 February 2018, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

A new report shows New Zealand is continuing to lose its precious wetlands and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage says it will take years to turn the trend around. More >>

NZ to host international conference on wellbeing

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand to host international conference on wellbeing A conference bringing international experts on wellbeing to New Zealand will provide valuable insights for policies to raise living standards of all Kiwis, and help promote New Zealand ... More >>

Waitangi Day marked across the country

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Waitangi Day will see people throughout Aotearoa joining together to mark the signing of our country’s foundation document Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commemorating it in a variety of ways, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern says. More >>

We did this! 100 day plan complete

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government

The completion of the Government’s 100 Day Plan today demonstrates its commitment to setting the direction for a stronger and fairer future for New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. More >>

Growing waiting list shows need for more public housing

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Further increases in the numbers of people waiting for public housing shows the urgent need to increase Housing NZ’s stock, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>

Greater support for crime prevention

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Greater financial support for crime prevention measures in high-risk retail businesses is being made available after a review by Police Minister Stuart Nash. More >>

Inquiry into abuse in state care

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government

A Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuse in state care has been announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister of Internal Affairs Tracey Martin today. More >>

New transitional housing development opens in Napier

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government

Hawke’s Bay people in urgent need of a place to live are benefiting from Napier’s newest transitional housing complex, says Associate Housing and Urban Development Minister Jenny Salesa. More >>

Government to help Kaiaua community

Thursday, 1 February 2018, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi announced today that the Government will contribute $15,000 to the Hauraki District Council Kaiaua Coast Disaster Relief Fund. More >>

Speech: Ardern - The 100 day plan and beyond

Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Government

The 100 day plan and beyond: setting the direction of the Government Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister More >>

Historic commitment to reduce child poverty

Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Historic commitment to reduce child poverty The Government has set ten year targets for reducing child poverty and hardship that will transform children’s lives and establish New Zealand as having one of the lowest rates of child poverty in the world. ... More >>