School property back on track
The Government has taken decisive action to address the inequitable state of school property to ensure better outcomes for all students.
Articles for category: Politics
Greater role for nurses in primary care
Boosting our nursing workforce will deliver immediate benefits to people seeking care, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
New database improves effort to stop terrorist and violent extremist material
Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is welcoming the introduction of a new ‘hash’ database to counter digital violent extremism and protect the wellbeing of investigators.
More recreational hunting opportunities on offer
Game bird hunters can look forward to more hunting opportunities in the future, with the Government announcing three new commercial upland game preserves today. The new upland game preserve areas are:
Fresh stats reinforce tourism’s contribution to the economy
New figures out today again reinforce the importance of tourism to sustained economic growth, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. International Visitor Survey results for the year ending December 2024 show a significant increase of 23 per cent in annual visitor spend.
More locally trained doctors in primary care
Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced further initiatives as part of a package to tackle shortages in general practice and improve access to primary care and health outcomes.