We need to make sure vocational education is serving the needs of learners and businesses, says Business NZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope.

The Reform of Vocational Education, announced today by Minister of Education Chris Hipkins proposes broad changes to the vocational education system.

The Government’s proposed reform of vocational education will strip power from regional New Zealand and hand all of it to Wellington bureaucrats, National’s Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment spokesperson Shane Reti says.

The Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report shows the importance of putting the heart back into social support so that all New Zealanders can live with dignity.

The Coalition Government is making solid progress on improving the wellbeing of New Zealanders and the Budget will outline further work, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says.

Budget 2019 will be delivered on Thursday, 30 May, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today.

The Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Hon Dr Megan Woods has announced changes to the Earthquake Commission Act, which will be phased in over the next 12 months.

The Government’s Safe and Effective Justice Programme Advisory Group Te UepÅ« Hāpai i te Ora will visit Wellington on Monday 18 February as part of its nationwide consultation to gather information on the criminal justice system.

Homeowners can now access more information about a property’s previous Earthquake Commission claims, says Minister Megan Woods.

A Colmar Brunton survey released today clearly shows New Zealanders’ growing concerns about climate change, pollution and waste, says Green Party Co-leader James Shaw.

Today oral submissions begin on the Equal Pay Amendment Bill and the Council of Trade Unions is one of the first off the blocks to support this law at Select Committee.