Amendments to Child Protection Act
Police Minister Paula Bennett has announced that some provisions of the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Act 2016 will be amended. “Since the commencement of the...
Hunter Downs irrigation funding welcomed
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is welcoming a funding grant of $1.37 million for Hunter Downs Water from Crown Irrigation Investments announced today. “This development grant funding will be...
Lee to run for National in Maungakiekie
Denise Lee has been selected by National as its Maungakiekie candidate for the 2017 General Election. Ms Lee is a proud mum and dedicated local who has lived in the...
Labour being tricky on housing numbers
The Labour Party’s claim that “the number of dwellings consented in January was down 5 per cent on where it was in January last year” is just plain wrong,...
Hundreds have their say on healthy ageing
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says it is encouraging to see such a high level of interest in the proposed Healthy Ageing Strategy. “It’s incredibly heartening to know so...
Speech to HRINZ: The reason for the Gender Pay Gap
Good afternoon, and thank you for coming along today. I’d like to acknowledge Chris Till and the Human Resources Institute for hosting me. This is my first major speech...
Call to action on closing the Gender Pay Gap
Women’s Minister Paula Bennett has today expressed disappointment at the findings of new research which shows bias and perceptions about women in the workplace are what’s driving the Gender...
New appointments to the Science Board
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced three new appointments, as well as two reappointments, to the Science Board. New members Dr David Wratt, Dr Jill Vintiner and...
BREAKING: Seven month surplus better than expected
The Government’s books are better than expected, with a $1.1 billion OBEGAL surplus for the seven months to January, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. “Stronger tax revenues as a result...
Border system marks milestone
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner is today congratulating border agencies on the five-millionth transaction through a key trade system. The Trade Single Window, developed by Customs and the Ministry for...