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3 days ago — NZ Government. Thirty-five graduate vets will join rural communities this year through the Voluntary Bonding Scheme (VBS) for Veterinarians, marking the largest intake in the scheme’s history, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, and Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard, announced today. “The Government is committed to enhancing ...
Pay Gap Calculator toolkit launched - VOXY
1 day ago — The gender pay gap for wāhine Māori, Pacific and Asian women, and disabled women is significantly higher than the overall national gender pay gap. Median hourly earnings for all women are currently $32.08 compared to $34.95 for all men (as at June 2024). European women had median hourly earnings of $33.70, but by comparison, Asian women ...
Tailored support for people in emergency housing - VOXY
1 day ago — An innovative Government trial will tailor support to people with a diverse range of complex needs to move out of emergency housing and into more permanent housing, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “The Government has set a target of reducing the number of people in emergency housing by 75 per cent by 2030. In working to achieve ...
Tax work programme focused on rebuilding the economy - VOXY
1 day ago — Rebuilding the economy and improving fiscal sustainability is the key focus of the Government’s new Tax and Social Policy Work Programme for Inland Revenue, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. “New Zealand has been grappling with significant economic challenges over the last few years with many businesses and households feeling the impact.
Further decisions taken on regulating online casino gambling
1 day ago — Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says the Government has agreed to further details of a new system to regulate online casino gambling. “A new Online Gambling Bill will be drafted with the purpose to regulate online casino gambling to facilitate a safer and compliant regulated online gambling market. More importantly, it will ...
Unemployment rising shows the need for a plan - VOXY
Nov 6, 2024 — 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 unemployed since this government took office. Yet ...
Faster 110km/h speed limit to accelerate Kāpiti from 13 November
3 days ago — The new 110km/h speed limit on the Kāpiti Expressway Road of National Significance (RoNS) will come into effect on 13 November 2024, more than two weeks earlier than expected, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “Boosting economic growth and productivity is a priority for the Government. The new 110km/h speed limit will help to reduce ...
Results reinforce importance of growth - VOXY
Nov 6, 2024 — Net core Crown debt was also $0.7 billion larger than expected at $177.6 billion. “The numbers reinforce the need to continue exercising fiscal restraint, get better value for money and drive growth,” Nicola Willis says. “They also highlight the uncertainty and potential risks associated with forecasting. “The results show that we have ...
NZTA confirms preferred option for second Mt Vic Tunnel and SH1 ...
Nov 5, 2024 — NZTA confirms preferred option for second Mt Vic Tunnel and SH1 upgrades. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board has confirmed next steps on the SH1 Wellington Improvements Road of National Significance (RoNS), including an expanded package to reduce Wellington’s gridlock and support economic growth, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.
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Breast screening age extension begins in Nelson Marlborough. Free breast screening has been extended for 70 to 74-year-old women living in the Nelson Marlborough district, ahead of a national roll-out late next year, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today. “Breast cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand with about 3,400 women ...
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