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WEBGovernment’s desperate decree to stop public servants working from home won’t work. “The Minister of Public Service Nicola Willis is expecting public servants to stop working from home to help bolster the flagging local economy is micromanaging gone mad and counterproductive.”. NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff said.
Government delivers sensible approach to speed limits - VOXY
WEB2 days ago · New Zealanders expect a sensible approach to speed limits on our roads, and that’s what we’re delivering. “Throughout the world, 50km/h is used as the right speed limit to keep urban roads flowing smoothly and safely. The evidence on this is clear – comparable countries with the lowest rates of road deaths and serious injuries, such as ...
Reforming the building consent system - VOXY
WEB1 day ago · The Government is investigating options for a major reform of the building consent system to improve efficiency and consistency across New Zealand, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. “New Zealand has some of the least affordable housing in the world, which has dire social and economic implications.
Tougher sentences on the horizon for criminals - VOXY
WEB4 days ago · Sentencing reforms that will ensure criminals face tougher consequences and victims are prioritised have passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Despite a 33 per cent increase in violent crime, there has been a concerning trend where the courts have imposed fewer …
New work-from-home guidance for public service - VOXY
WEBSeptember 23, 2024. NZ Government. Politics. New work-from-home guidance for public service. The Government wants to see more public servants come into their place of work each day and is taking steps to make this expectation clear to chief executives, Public Service Minister Nicola Willis says. “Updated guidance for the public service will ...
Rollout of onboard cameras to continue - VOXY
WEB5 days ago · The rollout of onboard cameras on commercial fishing vessels will continue and discard rules will be amended under fisheries reforms proposed by Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Mr Jones is proposing practical changes that will reduce red tape, provide a boost to commercial fishers, …
Building a stronger weather forecasting system - VOXY
WEB4 days ago · The Weather Forecasting System Review found that there is a compelling case for change. “Bringing together the science around climate, weather forecasting, hydrology, and coastal hazards will improve our understanding and allow us to better prepare for, and respond to, severe weather events,” Ms …
Driving the uptake of low emission heavy vehicles - VOXY
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The LEHVF will offset upfront costs for businesses, enabling them to increase productivity with vehicles that are cheaper to operate.”. As part of Budget 2024, the Government confirmed $27.75 million towards offsetting the purchase prices of low and zero-emissions heavy vehicles. “High upfront costs …
New Zealand hostage released - VOXY
WEBSep 21, 2024 · New Zealand hostage released. Foreign Minister Winston Peters is pleased to announce that New Zealand pilot, Phillip Mehrtens, taken hostage in Papua, Indonesia, is now safe. Mr Mehrtens was taken while working as a pilot at a remote airstrip in Paro, Papua on 7 February 2023. “We are pleased and relieved to …
Consultation begins on significant updates to the biosecurity system
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Proposals to strengthen the country’s vital biosecurity system, including higher fines for passengers bringing in undeclared high-risk goods, greater flexibility around importing requirements, and fairer cost sharing for biosecurity responses have been released today for public consultation. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says “The future is about resilience and the 30-year-old ...
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