Speech to the Diplomatic Corps
Source: New Zealand Government
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Tēnā koutou katoa.
Acknowledgements to the many Heads of Mission gathered this evening. It is good to see so many...
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,...
Important step for new financial conduct regime
Source: New Zealand Government
Clear requirements for ensuring customers are treated fairly by banks, insurers and other financial service providers are included in new financial...
NZ Post: claims and bargaining info – E tū
Source: Etu Union
The E tū NZ Post collective agreement is up for renewal at the end of February and all E tū members at...
Applications invited for $7 million Regional Culture and Heritage Fund
Source: New Zealand Government
Applications are now open for the fifth round of the Regional Culture and Heritage Fund Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and...
Law Commission appointment celebrates Māori and women
Source: New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Development, Hon Nanaia Mahuta today congratulated Associate Professor Amokura Kawharu on her appointment as the next President...
Associate Professor Amokura Kawharu Appointed Law Commission President
Source: New Zealand Government
Auckland University legal academic Amokura Kawharu has been appointed as the next President of the Law Commission, Justice Minister Andrew Little...
Minister of Employment launches Youth Ready Employer Programme
Source: New Zealand Government
A programme for employers to help them engage effectively with younger employees was launched today by Minister of Employment, Willie Jackson.
The...
Budget 2020 date announced
Source: New Zealand Government
Budget 2020 will be delivered on Thursday 14 May, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today.
“This year’s Budget will continue the Coalition...
Prime Minister’s tribute to former Prime Minister Mike Moore
Source: New Zealand Government
I move, That this House place on record its appreciation and thanks for the devoted and distinguished service to New Zealand...
Agriculture Minister declares adverse event in Northland
Source: New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has today classified the drought conditions in Northland as an adverse event for the primary sector, unlocking...
Crown accounts in good shape to counter global challenges
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government’s books are in a strong position to withstand global headwinds, with the accounts in surplus and expenses close to...