Making history for women’s pay in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Making history for women’s pay in New ZealandOn the 125th anniversary of the day New Zealand made history with women’s suffrage, the Government has introduced legislation that makes history for women’s pay, say the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Iain Lees-Galloway and Acting Minister for Women Eugenie Sage. The […]
Read More →Keynote speech – Launch of Jade Carving
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Keynote speech – Launch of Jade CarvingKeynote speech Launch of Jade Carving delegation to New Zealand Introduction I am delighted to be in attendance here today and warmly welcome the Chinese delegation to Aotearoa. It certainly looks to be an exciting programme planned over the next week, enabling a rich […]
Read More →Game Animal Council not under review
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Game Animal Council not under reviewNo review of the Game Animal Council is planned, Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage said today. The Minister rejected claims made by National MP Sarah Dowie that the Game Animal Council was being reviewed. “Since taking office I have met with a range of groups and […]
Read More →Refugee quota increases to 1500 in 2020
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Refugee quota increases to 1500 in 2020New Zealand will lift the refugee quota from 1000 to 1500 within this political term, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “I’m proud that the Coalition Government has today agreed to make such a significant and historic increase to the annual quota of refugees,” […]
Read More →Speech to Water NZ Conference – Three waters and the Case for Change
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Speech to Water NZ Conference – Three waters and the Case for ChangeWater NZ Conference September 2018 Claudelands Conference Centre – Hamilton Three Waters and the Case for Change Mihi I’m pleased to join in welcoming you to Kirikiriroa Hamilton and the Waikato region where I have spent most […]
Read More →Pacific Celebration of the 125th Anniversary of Suffrage in New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Pacific Celebration of the 125th Anniversary of Suffrage in New ZealandAva Ceremony Speech, Grand Hall, Parliament Ua paia le Taeao. Ua mamalu le aso, aua e paia ma mamalu le Atua e ona le aso ma le taeao. In preparation for today, I was asked the question – how do […]
Read More →Celebrating NZ as a trailblazer for women
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Celebrating NZ as a trailblazer for women“Today marks the 125th anniversary for women winning their right to vote in Aotearoa New Zealand,” Acting Minister for Women Eugenie Sage said. “I am immensely proud that Aotearoa New Zealand was the first country in the world where women gained their voting right, […]
Read More →Teachers to be given a stronger voice with passing of Bill
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Teachers to be given a stronger voice with passing of BillThe Education (Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand) Amendment Bill has passed its final reading today, restoring the voice of teachers on their own professional body, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. “This is a huge step forward for teachers. It […]
Read More →Bill introduced to freeze MP’s pay
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Bill introduced to freeze MP’s payA bill to freeze the pay of MPs for one year will be introduced into Parliament today, says Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway. “The Government is focussing on lifting incomes for ordinary working Kiwis, and sharing New Zealand’s […]
Read More →Announcement of New Zealand’s first resident Ambassador to Ireland
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Announcement of New Zealand’s first resident Ambassador to IrelandForeign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Brad Burgess as New Zealand’s first Ambassador to Ireland. “New Zealand and Ireland enjoy a warm relationship based on our shared values, close personal friendships, and historical and cultural links,” Mr […]
Read More →Health’s 80 Year Milestone
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Health’s 80 Year MilestoneHealth Minister Dr David Clark says New Zealanders can look back in pride on 80 years of public health services today while acknowledging the need for improvement. “Our public health system began in earnest 80 years ago today via the 1938 Social Security Act, which was an […]
Read More →Social Security legislation now easier to understand
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Social Security legislation now easier to understandMinister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni is pleased to announce that the Social Security Legislation Rewrite Bill has had its third reading and will soon become law. “Social security legislation is the basis of our welfare system and sets out how we support, care […]
Read More →Māori Crown agency to be established
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Māori Crown agency to be establishedCabinet has approved the final scope of the Māori Crown portfolio and agreed to establish an agency to oversee Government’s work with Māori in a post-settlement era, announced Crown/ Māori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis today. “The agency, to be called the Office for Māori Crown […]
Read More →Kua whakatū anō a Robin Hapi ki Te Mātāwai
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Kua whakatū anō a Robin Hapi ki Te MātāwaiHei koanga te ngākau a Te Hōnore Minita Nanaia Mahuta ki te whakatū anō i a Robin Hapi CNZM (Ngāti Kahungungu) ki te Poari o Te Mātāwai. He rongonui ia i tōna ngākaunui ki te tikanga Māori me te whanaketanga hapori. He […]
Read More →Proposal to increase Export Education Levy
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Proposal to increase Export Education LevyThe Ministry of Education is looking at options to make the Export Education Levy (EEL) fund more sustainable to protect New Zealand’s reputation as a study destination, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. The EEL is a levy collected from international education providers to fund […]
Read More →Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Conference-Nelson
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Conference-Nelson Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Conference-Nelson 8:50am, Monday 17 September 2018 – opening address Introduction Ngā iwi o Te Tau Ihu Ngāti Kuia, Rangitāne, Ngāti Apa Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Toa Ngāti Tama and Te Āti Awa The whānau of the Wai 262 claimants […]
Read More →Commissioner to be appointed to two Wellington-based polytechnics
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Commissioner to be appointed to two Wellington-based polytechnics Education Minister Chris Hipkins has made a preliminary decision to appoint a Commissioner to Whitireia and WelTec to address the two polytechnics’ financial woes. “Following consultation and considering the 10 submissions, I have notified the combined Council of Whitireia and WelTec of […]
Read More →Government to proactively release Cabinet papers – and Open Government Action Plan to be issued
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Government to proactively release Cabinet papers – and Open Government Action Plan to be issuedCabinet papers will be proactively released, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins announced today. The move is part of the Government’s wider plan to improve openness and reflects its commitment to the international Open Government […]
Read More →Minister Woods to attend World Economic Forum in China
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: Minister Woods to attend World Economic Forum in ChinaMinister Megan Woods will visit China to attend the 12th Annual Meeting of the New Champions World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin, and meet with her ministerial counterparts in science and energy. The WEF is a global summit on innovation drawing in […]
Read More →New Consul-General for Southwest China announced
Source: New Zealand Government Headline: New Consul-General for Southwest China announcedForeign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has appointed diplomat Stephen Wong as the new Consul-General in Chengdu, Southwest China. “As Consul-General Mr Wong will advance New Zealand’s engagement in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou as well as Chongqing Municipality; areas experiencing rapid growth with […]
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