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WEB6 days ago · A new Contaminated Sites and Vulnerable Landfills Fund will help councils and landowners clean up historic landfills and other contaminated sites that are vulnerable to the effects of severe weather, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says. “This $30 million fund, part of our Q4 Action Plan, increases the Government’s investment in ...
New Government support for residential construction market …
WEB2 days ago · The Government has announced a new support programme for the residential construction market while the economy recovers, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk say. “We know the residential development sector is vulnerable to economic downturns.
Latest census data highlights New Zealand’s growing ethnic diversity
WEB3 days ago · The latest 2023 Census results released today further highlight New Zealand’s growing ethnic and cultural diversity, says Ethnic Communities Minister Melissa Lee. “Today’s census results are further evidence of the increasingly diverse nature of our population. It’s something that should be celebrated and also serve as a reminder of the ...
Keytruda, CGMs, and FamilyBoost welcomed - VOXY
WEB3 days ago · Keytruda, CGMs, and FamilyBoost welcomed. In a triple whammy of good news, 1 October heralds the beginning of the funding of two major health products and a welcome contribution to early childhood fees, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “Keytruda is the first drug to be funded and made available from …
Final 2024 Action Plan focused on infrastructure - VOXY
WEB6 days ago · Final 2024 Action Plan focused on infrastructure. The Government’s Quarter Four (Q4) Action Plan will be focused on making it easier and faster to build infrastructure in New Zealand as part of its wider plan to rebuild the economy, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. “My Government has been working at pace to get the country back on ...
Minister welcomes larger Police recruitment wings - VOXY
WEB3 days ago · Associate Police Minister Casey Costello has welcomed the Police announcement that recruitment wings at the Police College will be expanded to 100 recruits next year. “This is good news on two fronts – it reflects the fact that more and more New Zealanders are valuing policing and seeing it as a career. It will also help us …
Four new laws to tackle crime passed in Q3 - VOXY
WEB6 days ago · The four new law and order bills passed as part of the Q3 Action Plan are: Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill – to give Police tough powers to go after gangs by restricting their ability to associate and banning gang patches in public. Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Bill – to give Police more power to get guns out of the ...
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WEBSep 27, 2024 · The Government is accepting the majority of human rights recommendations received at the fourth Universal Period Review in Geneva, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “We have considered all 259 recommendations from the United Nations. We are supporting 168 and partially supporting 12 of these recommendations.
Increased medicines access welcomed following budget boost
WEB6 days ago · Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has welcomed the increased availability of medicines for Kiwis resulting from the Government’s increased investment in Pharmac. “Pharmac operates independently, but it must work within the budget constraints set by the Government,” says Mr Seymour. “When our Government assumed office, New Zealanders were facing an ...
Supercharging schools to teach maths - VOXY
WEBSep 25, 2024 · The coalition Government is supercharging schools to lift maths achievement by delivering new resources and more support for teachers and students for Term 1 next year. “$30 million will fund resources including workbooks, teacher guidance and lesson plans for the 2025 school year. Resources …
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