Third Quarterly Investment Report released
The Government has released its third Quarterly Investment Report as part of the drive to deliver better value for money from government expenditure and restore fiscal discipline.
Articles for category: Politics
Round two of charter school applications now open
Associate Minister of Education David Seymour has today announced that round two of the charter school application process is open.
Infrastructure Pipeline continues to grow
The latest quarterly update from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission shows that the value of infrastructure projects in the National Infrastructure Pipeline totals $204 billion, an increase of $60.4 billion since the last quarter.
Going for Growth: Public Works Act overhaul
The Public Works Act will undergo its most significant reform in nearly 50-years to help unleash an infrastructure boom, Land Information Minister Chris Penk has announced.
Violent crime drops for the first time since 2018
Police data shows that violent crime has fallen for the first time since 2018, indicating that the Government’s tough-on-crime and victims-first approach is working, Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith say.
Social workers enabled to have more time helping children and young people
Investment in technology upgrades at Oranga Tamariki will free up social workers to spend more time with families, improve collaboration and transparency.
Multi-million-dollar exotic caulerpa control tool projects underway
Big strides are being taken in the development of new technology to control the invasive exotic caulerpa seaweed, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.
Refreshed eating disorders strategy announced during awareness week
As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is announcing his intention to refresh New Zealand’s eating disorders strategy, and shining a spotlight on the work and research being done to support people with disordered eating.