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New Evaluation Shows Successful Support Of Mātauranga Māori

Wed, 3 Jul 2024 10:06:18 +1200 | Ministry for Culture and Heritage

"It's incredibly rewarding to see how the Mātauranga Māori Te Awe Kōtuku programme will have long-term benefits for Māori and New Zealand for years to come," says Joe Fowler.More >>

Disabled Whānau To Embark On A Transformative Journey With Thrive Whaikaha Wānanga

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 15:48:24 +1200 | Thrive Whanganui

Whether brimming with a fresh business idea, seeking guidance to grow their existing venture, or purely an entrepreneurial spirit and would love to work for themselves, this immersive experience will equip our participants with the tools and confidence ...More >>

Start Collecting ECE Invoices

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 16:23:34 +1200 | Inland Revenue

FamilyBoost is a new childcare payment administered by Inland Revenue to help parents and caregivers with the cost of ECE. More >>

IWCNZ Introduces Samadiana: A Muslim Gymnast And Nursing Student Flipping Stereotypes

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 08:30:33 +1200 | Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand

As part of the ongoing CHILL Campaign, the Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand (IWCNZ) introduces Samadiana, an accomplished gymnast and coach whose presence and participation in sports directly challenges stereotypes about Muslim women.More >>

End Of Fuel Tax As Cost Of Living Changes Kick In

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:47:15 +1200 | New Zealand Government

From tomorrow, the cost of living will be eased for many New Zealanders as July 1 changes kick in, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. More >>

East Coast floods: Tragic week to linger long after waters recede, MP says

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:51:55 +1200 | RNZ

Roading contractors and damage assessors are working through Matariki weekend after the severe flooding. More >>

Emergency Support For East Coast Flooding

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:34:44 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence payments are now available for people affected by the severe weather in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti to help cover some emergency costs, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston has announced.More >>

Care Workers To Rally Across Aotearoa For Pay Equity

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:21:15 +1200 | E tu

The rallies are the next step in a long campaign for the workers’ pay equity claim, with recent developments including filing with the Employment Relations Authority.More >>

Wellington City Council’s Long-Term Plan Adopted

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:22:48 +1200 | Wellington City Council

The Council today officially approved and accepted the plan, which was put out for public consultation in April and May. More than 4000 people made a submission during consultation on the plan.More >>

ASB To Propel Rising Māori Business Stars

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:23:29 +1200 | ASB

To coincide with Matariki, ASB has launched Te Mātahi, a new business lending programme aimed at supporting entrepreneurship and growing the Māori economy. By providing access to capital, the programme will help established Māori businesses to upscale ...More >>

Children And Young People Will Suffer From Govt’s Sharp Cuts At Oranga Tamariki

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:50:29 +1200 | PSA

Tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau, will bear the brunt of the Government’s spending cuts at the agency charged with supporting children and young people at risk. Oranga Tamariki today confirmed final decisions to axe 419 specialist jobs to meet Government ...More >>

Government Receives Final Report From The Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Abuse In Care

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:39:02 +1200 | New Zealand Government

The coalition Government welcomes the presentation of the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State and Faith-Based Care to the Governor-General.More >>

Quality Of Aotearoa NZ's Health Care System Affected By Turbulence Of Global Pandemic And Health System Transformation

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:17:39 +1200 | Health Quality and Safety Commission

‘The health care system has undergone extensive change in the last few years, impacted by the global pandemic and the health system restructure,’ says Dr Peter Jansen, Tumuaki Chief Executive at Te Tāhū Hauora.More >>

Concrete Pouring For Stage One Of Project Future Proof Begins

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:02:50 +1200 | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Stage One of Project Future Proof has reached another milestone, with the concreting of the floodwalls to begin early next month. More >>

ASB To Teach Fraud And Scam Awareness In Schools

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:40:16 +1200 | ASB

ASB is teaching the next generation of New Zealanders how to spot fraud and scams with its new ScamWise workshop in schools. More >>

Government Can’t Put Cancer Treatment On The Credit Card

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:18:53 +1200 | Taxpayers' Union

The Taxpayers’ Union understands that the Government is today making an announcement of additional funding for medicines and is urging them to ensure that it is funded through a reprioritisation of spending, not loaded onto the taxpayer credit card.More >>

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