Government steps up action to prevent homelessness
Source: New Zealand Government
1000 new transitional housing places delivered by end of year to reduce demand for emergency motel accommodation.
Introduce 25% of income payment,...
Economy takes knock from Auckland floods and Cyclone
Source: New Zealand Government
The economy is showing its resilience in the face of the second largest natural disaster to hit New Zealand, with GDP...
Reserve Bank launches new payment settlement system
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Release date
26 February 2020
The Reserve Bank has launched a new future-proofed payment settlement system, replacing New Zealand’s inter-bank settlement...
Reallocation of ministerial portfolios
Source: New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the reallocation of Kiri Allan’s ministerial portfolios, promoting newer Ministers who have demonstrated promise.
“Ginny Andersen...
New Ministry for Ethnic Communities launched
Source: New Zealand Government
Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities Priyanca Radhakrishnan has welcomed the launch today of the new Ministry for Ethnic Communities.
“This...
Government acts on consumer credit protection
Source: New Zealand Government
New Buy Now Pay Later regulations
Review of Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act
Exemptions for targeted rates
Extended exemptions for credit in emergency...
Temporary Accommodation Service activated for West Coast flooding event
Source: New Zealand Government
The Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today – meaning residents on the West Coast of the South Island and...
EPA Coronavirus update | EPA
Source: Environmental Protection Authority
Our office in Wellington is still open, and we have plans to minimise any possible interruption to our statutory functions.
As a...
Coronavirus is a devastating blow to children in poverty
Source: Save The Children
Covid-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, is now present in virtually every country on earth. Each at different stages...
PISA results show urgent need to teach the basics
Source: New Zealand Government
With 2022 PISA results showing a decline in achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford is confident that the Coalition Government’s 100-day plan...
Minimum wage set for cautious increase
Source: New Zealand Government
The adult minimum wage rate will increase by 2 per cent to $23.15 an hour from 1 April 2024, Workplace Relations...
Canterbury school students get hands-on with food and fibre careers
Source: New Zealand Government
Secondary school students in Canterbury will have the breadth of food and fibre careers showcased to them thanks to a new...
