A new Christchurch Stadium being built in Addington is taking shape. Earlier this month, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee joined the Crusaders to help lay turf harvested from AMI Stadium.
It’s a very tight schedule to build an entire stadium in four months but the efforts and outstanding cooperation of the roughly 400 workers on site has this project on track for completion at the end of March
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Friday, February 24, 2012
Building a skilled workforce
As Canterbury recovers, thousands of trained and qualified workers will be needed across a range of industries. We’re increasing construction and trades academies places to ensure we have enough New Zealanders trained and ready to help with the rebuild.
We’ve opened another Trades Academy in Christchurch, to cater for 550 students, as part of our boost to trades training of 4500 more places nationwide.
We’ve also committed $42 million to the Skills for Canterbury programme to boost the workforce through on-the-job training and at polytechs and industry training organisations nationwide. We want to ensure that New Zealanders have the practical skills to help Canterbury get back up and running.
As the rebuilding grows, the demand for workers and materials in Christchurch will be huge. Our strong focus will be on removing roadblocks so that demand can be met.
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We’ve opened another Trades Academy in Christchurch, to cater for 550 students, as part of our boost to trades training of 4500 more places nationwide.
We’ve also committed $42 million to the Skills for Canterbury programme to boost the workforce through on-the-job training and at polytechs and industry training organisations nationwide. We want to ensure that New Zealanders have the practical skills to help Canterbury get back up and running.
As the rebuilding grows, the demand for workers and materials in Christchurch will be huge. Our strong focus will be on removing roadblocks so that demand can be met.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Budget Policy Statement sets out clear plan
National is delivering strong and stable Government in difficult times.
The Budget Policy Statement issued today (16 February) confirms National’s clear economic plan for the next three years – including a return to budget surplus and starting to reduce net debt.
Our plan will guide Budget priorities over the next three years. The main priorities are responsibly managing the Government’s finances, building a more productive and competitive economy, delivering better public services within tight financial constraints, and rebuilding Christchurch.
Budget 2012 is about sticking to that plan to build a more competitive economy that supports more jobs, higher incomes, and ensures New Zealand pays its way in the world.
The Budget Policy Statement shows the Government is on track to post a surplus of $370 million in 2014/15, keep net debt below 30 per cent of gross domestic product, and reduce this to 20 per cent of GDP by 2020/21.
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The Budget Policy Statement issued today (16 February) confirms National’s clear economic plan for the next three years – including a return to budget surplus and starting to reduce net debt.
Our plan will guide Budget priorities over the next three years. The main priorities are responsibly managing the Government’s finances, building a more productive and competitive economy, delivering better public services within tight financial constraints, and rebuilding Christchurch.
Budget 2012 is about sticking to that plan to build a more competitive economy that supports more jobs, higher incomes, and ensures New Zealand pays its way in the world.
The Budget Policy Statement shows the Government is on track to post a surplus of $370 million in 2014/15, keep net debt below 30 per cent of gross domestic product, and reduce this to 20 per cent of GDP by 2020/21.
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Taking action to raise Early Childhood Education quality
National has announced the establishment of two working groups to improve the quality of early childhood education (ECE). The early years of children’s lives are crucial for learning and development, and every single one of our children deserves the best education they can get.
The independent ECE Taskforce report – An Agenda for Amazing Children – emphasised the absolute need for all ECE to be of a consistent high quality.
National is taking action to make sure all ECE services are of the highest possible quality.
To do this we need the experience of experts to help us get it right. The advisory groups are made up of people who understand the issues and challenges of ECE because of their experience and expertise in the sector.
The first meetings will take place later this month, and the groups will report back to the Government in April.
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The independent ECE Taskforce report – An Agenda for Amazing Children – emphasised the absolute need for all ECE to be of a consistent high quality.
National is taking action to make sure all ECE services are of the highest possible quality.
To do this we need the experience of experts to help us get it right. The advisory groups are made up of people who understand the issues and challenges of ECE because of their experience and expertise in the sector.
The first meetings will take place later this month, and the groups will report back to the Government in April.
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MMP review – giving New Zealanders a say
New Zealanders voted to keep MMP in the referendum and we are continuing to deliver on our promise by having the Electoral Commission undertake a review of how MMP works.
National campaigned in 2008 on giving New Zealanders a say on their electoral system. The National-led Government kept this promise by holding a referendum on the electoral system alongside the 2011 general election – a referendum that Labour originally opposed.
We strongly urge New Zealanders to have their say on this review by making a submission. Making a submission is easy – they can be made online, by email, or by post. Submissions can also be presented in person.
Details of the review and the aspects of MMP being reviewed can be found at: http://www.mmpreview.org.nz or by calling 0800 36 76 56.
For more information, click here.
National campaigned in 2008 on giving New Zealanders a say on their electoral system. The National-led Government kept this promise by holding a referendum on the electoral system alongside the 2011 general election – a referendum that Labour originally opposed.
We strongly urge New Zealanders to have their say on this review by making a submission. Making a submission is easy – they can be made online, by email, or by post. Submissions can also be presented in person.
Details of the review and the aspects of MMP being reviewed can be found at: http://www.mmpreview.org.nz or by calling 0800 36 76 56.
For more information, click here.
Submissions close soon on the Government's Green Paper
In July last year National released a Green Paper on Vulnerable Children so New Zealanders have the opportunity for a real conversation on how we value, nurture and protect our most vulnerable children.
Over the last month Minister for Social Development Paula Bennett has been talking about some of the tougher issues the Green Paper raises with New Zealanders at public meetings throughout the country.
Consultation on the Government’s Green Paper closes on 28th February 2012.
Make sure you have your say by visiting this link: www.saysomething.org.nz
Over the last month Minister for Social Development Paula Bennett has been talking about some of the tougher issues the Green Paper raises with New Zealanders at public meetings throughout the country.
Consultation on the Government’s Green Paper closes on 28th February 2012.
Make sure you have your say by visiting this link: www.saysomething.org.nz
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Changes to better protect children
A Ministerial Inquiry initiated by National into a case of serious abuse of a nine-year-old has led to major changes to better protect children.
The inquiry made 13 recommendations, most have been addressed and some are included in the Green Paper for public consultation.
Government action to address these recommendations includes an extra 149 social workers in schools and 96 on the frontline, and an amendment to the Crimes Act that will punish those who know of abuse but say nothing.
By taking a Green Paper to the nation, National is also inviting New Zealanders to be part of making crucial decisions that will change the way we care for and protect children.
There is no quick fix, but National is not afraid to challenge itself and openly debate the issues with the country to find solutions that will help our children.
Submissions are open until 28 February.
For more information, click here.
The inquiry made 13 recommendations, most have been addressed and some are included in the Green Paper for public consultation.
Government action to address these recommendations includes an extra 149 social workers in schools and 96 on the frontline, and an amendment to the Crimes Act that will punish those who know of abuse but say nothing.
By taking a Green Paper to the nation, National is also inviting New Zealanders to be part of making crucial decisions that will change the way we care for and protect children.
There is no quick fix, but National is not afraid to challenge itself and openly debate the issues with the country to find solutions that will help our children.
Submissions are open until 28 February.
For more information, click here.
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