Pacific students encouraged to apply for health scholarships
Pacific students in health or disability-related courses are being encouraged to apply for the Ministry of Health’s Pacific Health Scholarships.
View ArticleRecord building consents show strong progress
New statistics continue to show building consents for new dwellings at record-breaking levels, says Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa.
View ArticleProhibiting smoking in vehicles carrying children to improve health
The Government has today announced it will prohibit smoking in cars carrying children under 18 years of age, says Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa.
View ArticleBuilding consents continue to rise
The latest information on building consents for new dwellings continue to show there is strong, sustained activity in the building sector at levels not seen since the 1970s, says Minister for Building...
View ArticleTeen smoking at lowest level
New research showing a record low in smoking among New Zealand students and a decrease in the uptake of vaping was announced today by Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa in a speech to the Vaping...
View ArticleResponding to the needs of ethnic communities after terror attacks
The Government has announced a range of urgent measures to support ethnic communities affected by the 15 March terror attacks, says Minister for Ethnic Communities Jenny Salesa.
View ArticleGovernment and industry sign Construction Sector Accord
Government and construction industry leaders have today signalled a shared commitment to transform New Zealand’s construction sector.
View ArticleMajor changes to building laws proposed
The Government’s proposals on the biggest changes to New Zealand’s building laws since the Building Act was introduced in 2004, which aim to address long-standing challenges in the building sector,...
View ArticleWellbeing Budget supports new rheumatic fever initiative
The Wellbeing Budget will support Māori and Pacific communities to develop their own community-led initiatives in the fight against rheumatic fever, said Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa at a...
View ArticleWellbeing Budget to boost support for ethnic communities
The Government’s Wellbeing Budget is investing in New Zealand’s long-term future by supporting the Office of Ethnic Communities in promoting social cohesion, inclusiveness and diversity, says Minister...
View ArticleTaking Mental Health Seriously
Budget 2019 delivers on many of the recommendations contained in the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, He Ara Oranga. The Inquiry revealed that a new approach to mental health and addiction is...
View ArticleSupporting Māori and Pasifika aspirations
The Wellbeing Budget focuses on ways to give Māori and Pacific peoples more scope to lift their own wellbeing. When Māori and Pacific peoples set their own wellbeing goals and aspirations and when we...
View ArticleNew vaping to quit smoking website launches
A new website is being launched today by Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa to provide New Zealanders with a source of clear and credible information about vaping as a way to stop smoking.
View ArticleNew powers for emergency building management
The Building Amendment Bill (the Bill), which passed its third and final reading in Parliament today, provides a new system for managing buildings after an emergency, and clear legislative powers for...
View ArticleProhibiting smoking in cars with children soon to be law
The Government’s plan to prohibit smoking in cars with children is a step closer with the Smoke-free Environments (Prohibiting Smoking in Motor Vehicles Carrying Children) Amendment Bill due to be...
View ArticleCustoms arrangements with Singapore and Canada to benefit New Zealand traders
Minister of Customs Jenny Salesa has welcomed new customs arrangements between New Zealand, Singapore and Canada that will streamline trade and benefit traders.
View ArticleTackling gambling harm to improve mental health and equity
The Government has today announced its updated national strategy to prevent and minimise gambling harm, says Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa.
View ArticleOver 120 standards used for Building Code compliance funded for free download
The Government has today announced over 120 standards used for Building Code compliance are now available to be accessed and downloaded for free, says Building and Construction Minister Jenny Salesa.
View ArticleTaking action on Pacific health
The Government has announced work is under way on a new Pacific Health Action Plan in an important step towards improving the health and wellbeing of all Pacific people in New Zealand, says Associate...
View ArticleEasing the impact of earthquake strengthening for provincial New Zealand
A change to the system for managing earthquake-prone buildings (EPBs) will make it easier for owners of these buildings in small towns to undertake modest building work, without having to start seismic...
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