Ko te Rā Whakawhanaungatanga-ā-iwi tērā ka titia ki te mahara i te mahi a ngā tini hapori o Aotearoa i tēnei tau, arā, i ngā kaupapa e 35, nuku atu, mai i Muriwhenua tae atu ki Murihiku. Nā, ahakoa te kupu ‘rā’ nei, ka haere ngā mahi whakanui i tō tātau kanorautanga i te Huitanguru ki te Haratua.
Earlier this month, the Commission welcomed the passing of the Criminal Records (Expungement of Convictions for Historical Homosexual Offences) Bill.
New Zealand received a mixed reception from the UN Committee responsible for oversight of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) when it met in Geneva in March.
Race Relations Day captured the imagination and participation of many New Zealand communities this year, with more than 35 events in centres from Invercargill to Northland. And despite the “day” in the title, celebrations of diversity extended from February to May.
In March Commissioner Jackie Blue joined some 8000 women advocating for women’s rights at the UN in New York.
Changing attitudes towards disabled New Zealanders is critical, Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero says, and she aims to do it.
A trial designed to give disabled people more say in what they want and need from the disability support system is being welcomed by the Human Rights Commission.
Rapid advances in digital technologies, including the use of new analytical techniques to mine data, need to balance benefits with risks to human rights the Human Rights Commission says.
The Government has announced a $100m investment to tackle homelessness and support people in urgent need this winter.
The Government has allocated $76.157 million of additional funding over four years to support the stabilisation and strengthening of MSD-funded family violence services for victims, perpetrators and their families.
The ministry is implementing a new set of ‘smart tools’ to ensure MSD acts responsibly by assessing the privacy, human rights and ethical impacts of using personal information to develop new services.
The Housing First programme will expand to support homeless people in Rotorua, Whangarei, Northland, Nelson, Blenheim, Napier and Hastings.
Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa welcomes the launch of new Active Play resources which encourage children aged under-five to sit less, move more and sleep well.
Public feedback is sought on possible new legislation to govern the way Police handle requests for a background check on a person’s criminal record.
An all-day hui, to discuss the priorities of the country’s animal welfare groups, has been called for next month by the Associate Minister of Agriculture the Hon Meka Whaitiri.
Nelson and Blenheim are set to receive funding as part of Budget 2018 to expand the successful Housing First programme to the area, to help end homelessnes
Rotorua is set to receive funding as part of Budget 2018 to expand the successful Housing First programme to the region, to help end homelessness.
Whangarei and Northland are set to receive funding as part of Budget 2018 to expand the successful Housing First programme to the region, to help end homelessness.
Napier and Hastings set to receive funding as part of Budget 2018 to expand the successful Housing First programme to the region, to help end homelessness.
The Health Minister Dr David Clark congratulates the hard work and commitment of New Zealand’s 55,000-strong nursing workforce* ahead of International Nurses Day.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern congratulates Dr Mahathir Mohamad on becoming Malaysia’s Prime Minister, following his party’s victory in national elections.
Possums, rats and stoats are the big losers in Budget 2018 and our forests, birds and other wildlife the winners, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today.
Dog-Friendly Cafe’s of New Zealand
You may have seen footage on TVNZ’s Seven Sharp last night that showed our SPCA Inspectors rescuing German Shepherds from a puppy farm.
When SPCA Inspectors arrived at the breeder’s property, they couldn’t believe what they were seeing. Adult dogs and puppies were slipping over in their own faeces, tangled in urine-sodden newspaper, and living amongst old food scraps.
Did you know that mice have been part of human environments for around 10,000 years? Even though they may be feared by some and are often overlooked as pets, these wonderful creatures can make for lovely companions and prove that it’s not just cats and dogs that can make great domesticated additions to the family.
Mice originate from the grain producing areas of North East Asia, but nowadays are common worldwide. With our lifestyles becoming increasingly active and more people moving to urban areas, mice are becoming a popular choice for pets as smaller companions with less space needed to house them. Read on to discover what mice need to live happy and healthy lives!
Health Navigator is marking Immunisation Week by promoting the importance of immunisation throughout the lifespan.
Did you pay money using Western Union between January 1, 2004 and January 19, 2017?
Scammers are finding new ways to take advantage of growing public interest in the sale and exchange of cryptocurrency, eg bitcoin.
Check if your car is affected.
Our hosting provider is changing a configuration to ensure that our websites, and the data hosted on them stay secure.
We put a bunch of 25- to 45-year-olds in a room recently to get a better insight into their world. They came from all walks of life and ethnicities, incomes and education levels.
Students have buried a time capsule in Victoria Square to mark the end of its multi-million dollar restoration.
Christchurch City Council staff will work with police and public health officials to gather evidence to identify the issues that could be addressed by a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP).
Up to 15 overnight tunnel closures may be required between July and December during work on the $28.7 million Lyttelton Tunnel fire protection upgrade project.
The Food Show, Victoria Square’s artisan market and a muddy mess create a recipe for weekend fun.
Public feedback is being sought on a proposal to extend the one-hour free parking offer at both the Lichfield Street and Christchurch Art Gallery car parks.
You’ve got one week left to give feedback on what’s planned for your city over the next decade.
The Cavell Leitch New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival is returning to Christchurch in May with 30 shows across five days.
The Christchurch City Council is meeting on Thursday, 12 April at 9.30am. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting are:
New information could prompt a re-think of plans to build a bund to prevent flooding in an area of Southshore and South New Brighton.
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has welcomed the introduction of the Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill, restoring the four aspects of community well-being and the power to collect development contributions for public amenities.
A Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) has been disciplined by the Building Practitioners Board (the Board) for several offences including carrying out and supervising building work incompetently.
The former owner of Christchurch bar and eatery, Watershed Bar and Restaurant, and restaurant, Sequoia 88, has been banned from hiring staff for three years.
MBIE Deputy Chief Executive Brad Ward today announced New Zealand has gone live with Advanced Mobile Location (AML) for iOS, which is an important extension to the successful Emergency Caller Location Information (ECLI) service and is deployed as part of Apple’s global release of iOS 11.3.
A $6 million ‘All Equity Fund’ will give less-advantaged students better access to digital tools, skills and knowledge.
Supporting the release of the new Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko curriculum content.
Deputy Secretary Early Learning and Student Achievement Ellen MacGregor-Reid welcomes the launch of an exciting new digital technologies championship today.
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $150,000 to investigate establishing Taranaki as an internationally recognised leader in clean energy technology, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says.
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $100,000 in work to better understand the current state of Māori enterprise and education in Taranaki and develop a future pathway.
An ambitious plan to enable more people to enjoy the beauty of Mt Taranaki and strengthen connections to its natural and cultural heritage has been announced by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage.
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest up to $400,000 to determine the value of State Highway 43 to Taranaki’s economy, particularly in the tourism sector, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says.
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest up to $20 million to help future-proof the Taranaki region by diversifying its economy, creating additional jobs and leveraging off the strong base the region has established through its oil, gas and agricultural sectors.
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $100,000 to support Taranaki’s entrepreneurs and innovators, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau says.
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest in identifying future food opportunities with the greatest potential to help transform the Taranaki economy, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced.
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest up to $5 million in Taranaki’s Cathedral project to help transform the heritage icon into a nationally significant tourist drawcard, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced.
Agreement has been reached to begin consultation about the possible cancellation of the integration agreement of Hato Petera College, says Education Minister Chris Hipkins.
The Government is acting to restore the promotion of social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of communities t
The United Nations has supported calls for New Zealand to adopt a human rights-based national housing strategy.
This week the Chair of the Royal Commission into Historical Abuse in State Care, Sir Anand Satyanand published the following letter, asking all New Zealanders to share their views on the draft Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission to define the scope and purpose of the inquiry.
A Nelson painter has paid the price for taking pāua from an area in Kaikōura where the collection of shellfish was banned after the 2016 earthquake.
A new approach is being taken to manage myrtle rust in New Zealand.
Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) is a government-funded, community social work service available in most decile 1-3 primary and intermediate schools and kura kaupapa Māori.
The Ministry of Social Development is declaring a seasonal labour shortage across the Tasman region today.
First reading of Bill improving access to NZ Super and Veteran’s Pension for people in the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau.
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The Australian Embassy, Beijing, will be hosting a dawn service on 25 April to commemorate ANZAC Day.
Each year in Ottawa, the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions host a commemorative ANZAC Day ceremony on 25th April. See information about this and other services being held around Canada to mark this important day.
A part-time job in a Dunedin kebab shop is helping two Palestinian brothers support their study.
We have engaged a panel of change managers who are available to work with Kāhui Ako members.
Real-life experiences are a great way to enhance learning experiences for English language learners, a Wellington inner-city school finds.
Guidelines for developing learning resources to help providers develop high quality, effective educational resources for schools and ECEs.
Bullying-Free NZ Week 14-18 May 2018.
Consultation has begun on six items to be included in upcoming legislation.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins is encouraging the public and the sector to have their say on the Government’s intention to restore the skills leadership role of industry training organisations (ITO).
Education Minister Chris Hipkins is pleased to announce that New Zealand has been successful in its bid to host the Asia-Pacific Association of International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition in 2021.
Justice Minister Hon Andrew Little’s Crimes Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament today.
Excellence and achievement in commerce, the arts, sports, community and leadership among Pacific youth is being celebrated tonight at the prestigious 2018 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards.
The Government will hold a Local Government Road Safety Summit in Wellington on 9 April, as it moves to make safety a top priority for transport investment, says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter.
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash is encouraging feedback on a proposal to change the rules around ring-fencing losses on residential properties.