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WEBSep 30, 2024 · 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 ...
Iwi-led and partnered projects among those referred for Fast Track ...
WEB1 day ago · Projects referred for Fast-Track approval will help supercharge the Māori economy and realise the huge potential of Iwi and Māori assets, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Following robust and independent review, the Government has today announced 149 projects that have significant regional or national benefits to …
Fast-track to boost renewable electricity - VOXY
WEB1 day ago · The Fast-track Approvals Bill will list 22 renewable electricity projects with a combined capacity of 3 Gigawatts, which will help secure a clean, reliable and affordable supply of electricity across New Zealand, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Government has a goal of doubling New Zealand’s renewable electricity generation.
Fast-track to drive transport projects forward - VOXY
WEB1 day ago · The Government has enabled fast-track consenting for 29 critical road, rail, and port projects across New Zealand to deliver these priority projects faster and boost economic growth, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “New Zealand has an infrastructure deficit, and our Government is working to fix it. Delivering the transport ...
Latest census data highlights New Zealand’s growing ethnic diversity
WEB4 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 ...
Fast-track projects released - VOXY
WEB1 day ago · The 149 projects released today for inclusion in the Government’s one-stop-shop Fast Track Approvals Bill will help rebuild the economy and fix our housing crisis, improve energy security, and address our infrastructure deficit, Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop says. “The 149 projects selected by the Government have significant ...
FamilyBoost payments make ECE more affordable - VOXY
WEB4 days ago · It will make a difference to more than 100,000 Kiwi families – that’s 140,000 Kiwi kids,” Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. “Eligible families will be reimbursed for 25 per cent of their ECE costs up to a maximum of $75 a week, paid quarterly. “Families simply need to register for FamilyBoost in myIR and submit their ECE invoices ...
Four new laws to tackle crime passed in Q3 - VOXY
WEBSep 30, 2024 · 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 ...
Keytruda, CGMs, and FamilyBoost welcomed - VOXY
WEB4 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 …
Supporting better access to data for Kiwis - VOXY
WEB4 days ago · The launch of a new data tool will provide Kiwis with better access to important data, Statistics Minister Andrew Bayly says. “To grow our economy and improve productivity we must adopt smarter ways of working, which means taking a more data driven approach to decision-making. “As Statistics Minister one of my key ambitions is to make data ...
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