Social Wellbeing Agency replaces Social Investment Agency with new approach
Source: New Zealand Government
The Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni today announced a new approach that continues to broaden the Government’s social sector focus...
Free school lunches served up to thousands
Source: New Zealand Government
Thousands of children have begun receiving a free lunch on every day of the school week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
The...
Government to strengthen protections for whistleblowers
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is strengthening the Protected Disclosures Act to provide better protection for whistle blowers, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins...
PM speech at Parliamentary Chinese New Year celebration 2020
Source: New Zealand Government
Nǐn hǎo (Hello in Mandarin).
Xīn Nián Kuài Lè (Happy New Year in Mandarin)
Néi Hóu (Hello in Cantonese).
Sun Nin Fai Lok (Happy...
Tougher penalties for gun crime a step closer
Source: New Zealand Government
Tougher penalties for gun crime are a step closer with the passage of firearms reform legislation through another stage in Parliament.
The...
Arms Legislation Bill: Second Reading
Source: New Zealand Government
Introduction
Mr Speaker
We all know why we are here today. It has been a long journey.
The journey did not actually begin on...
New era for vocational education
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government’s work to put trades and vocational education back on the agenda took another major step forward today with the passing...
Bill to Amend the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act
Source: New Zealand Government
Speeding up the return of Christchurch regeneration activities to local leadership is behind the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Amendment Bill introduced to...
Milford Track to partly reopen after storm damage
Source: New Zealand Government
Hundreds of New Zealanders and international visitors will be able to get back out into nature with the Milford Track partially...
Strengthening New Zealand’s Immunisation System
Source: New Zealand Government
Hundreds of thousands of young adults will be offered measles vaccinations in a new campaign to strengthen New Zealand’s immunisation system,...
Government drives low-emissions transport momentum
Source: New Zealand Government
Up to 110 new EV chargers nationwide in cities and regions
50 electric vehicles for ride-sharing
The Government is helping deliver more infrastructure...
Provincial Growth Fund pays for temporary water supply in Northland
Source: New Zealand Government
Up to $2 million will be allocated from the Provincial Growth Fund to set up temporary water supplies in Kaikohe and...