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4 days ago · The Government’s responding to overseas members of the Mongols who are attempting to enter the country. “The Immigration Minister and I are working closely together, alongside Police, Customs and Immigration New Zealand (INZ), to respond to an organised Mongols event in Canterbury between 7-10 November,” Police Minister Mark Mitchell says.
Rail Network Rebuild to be delivered ahead of City Rail Link opening
2 days ago · The Government has confirmed a programme of upgrades to Auckland’s rail network that will complete the Rail Network Rebuild ahead of the City Rail Link (CRL) opening, Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Acting Auckland Mayor Desley Simpson say. “The last National Government started the City ...
Compensation scheme levies to be risk based - VOXY
2 days ago · The levies that banks, building societies, credit unions and finance companies pay to the new Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS) fund will reflect the size and riskiness of the institutions, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Under the scheme, deposits up to the value of $100,000 per depositor ...
Results reinforce importance of growth - VOXY
3 days ago · The Government’s financial results for the first three months of the year are weaker than forecast and reinforce the need to drive growth and maintain careful spending, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. The financial statements for the three months to 30 September 2024 show key fiscal ...
Unemployment rising shows the need for a plan - VOXY
4 days ago · New labour market data released by Statistics New Zealand today shows a weak labour market and the need for a plan to deliver positive change, said NZCTU Economist Craig Renney. “Unemployment rose to 4.8% – which is the highest rate it has been since COVID-19. There are 29,000 more people ...
First Home Buyers capitalise on soft market - VOXY
3 days ago · First home buyers (FHBs) remain a key presence in the property market, consistently accounting for more than one quarter (27%) of purchases, comfortably above the long-term average of 21%, according to the latest CoreLogic First Home Buyer Report. The report, based on the CoreLogic Buyer ...
Healthy Families NZ – a decade of impact - VOXY
4 days ago · Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora’s Healthy Families NZ is marking ten years of impact with the release of an impact report ‘Reshaping our systems for a healthier Aotearoa New Zealand’. Deborah Woodley, Director Starting Well, Health New Zealand says the report is a measure of the collective ...
Appointments strengthen Conservation Boards - VOXY
5 days ago · The latest Conservation Board appointments will help to strengthen environmental efforts across Aotearoa New Zealand, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Mr Potaka today announced 64 appointments to the country’s 14 Conservation Boards. “Conservation Boards play a vital role as liaison between DOC with their regions, making their community’s voice heard on conservation issues,” Mr ...
New rules mean faster payment times for small businesses
5 days ago · New requirements for government agencies to pay their invoices faster and adopt labour-saving technology are an important part of our plan to rebuild the economy and support small businesses, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Andrew Bayly and Economic Development Minister Melissa Lee say. “The Government is ambitious about lifting New Zealand’s economic productivity and improving ...
Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill passes first reading - VOXY
5 days ago · Legislation to strengthen oversight of the Oranga Tamariki system has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “These changes will build on New Zealand’s current child protection system by clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the agencies that oversee it, including greater advocacy and independence.” The ...
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