Tag: nicola_grigg
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New Zealand Government Announces $1.7 Million Funding to Cut Food Waste and Emissions
Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announces $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste, cutting methane emissions across households, food production and hospitality.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergy Nicola Griggfood wastemethane emissionsWasteMINZNZ Food Waste Champions 12.3 TrustRestaurant Association of New ZealandNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Announces $1.7 Million Funding Boost to Cut Food Waste and Emissions
Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announces $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste, cutting methane emissions across households, food production and hospitality.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeAgricultureEnergy Nicola Griggfood wastemethane emissionsWasteMINZNZ Food Waste Champions 12.3 TrustRestaurant Association of New ZealandNew Zealand Government
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New Dairy Cattle Welfare Code Raises Standards for Calves and Milking Cows
New Zealand's revised Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare requires twice-daily calf feeding and a higher minimum body condition score, with new tethering and backing gate rules proposed.
Politics and GovernmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal Dairy CattleAnimal WelfareNicola GriggMinistry for Primary IndustriesCode of WelfareNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Invests $30 Million to Clean Up Contaminated Crown Land
New Zealand approves around $30 million from the Waste Disposal Levy to investigate and remediate contaminated Crown land, with DOC and LINZ managing over 3,000 affected sites.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnergy New Zealand Governmentcontaminated landCrown landWaste Disposal LevyDepartment of ConservationLand Information New ZealandNicola Grigg
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New Zealand Marks 133rd Suffrage Day with Focus on Women's Pay, Health and Safety
Minister for Women Nicola Grigg marks the 133rd anniversary of Suffrage Day, citing a 5.3 percent gender pay gap and government action on health, safety and pay.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEducation Suffrage DayNicola Grigggender pay gapwomen's rightsbreast cancer screeningstalkingNew Zealand Government
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New Mobile Breast Screening Units Delivered as Free Screening Expands
All four new mobile breast screening units have been delivered, bringing New Zealand's fleet to 14 as free screening extends to women aged 70 to 74 by 2028.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesState Governments Breast ScreeningSimeon BrownNicola GriggMobile Screening UnitsBreast CancerWomen's HealthNew Zealand Government
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National Party Proposes Extended and Flexible Paid Parental Leave
A re-elected National Government plans to extend paid parental leave from 26 to 30 weeks by 2029 and introduce flexibility for parents to take leave concurrently, aiming to better support working families and new parents.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEmployment and LaborEconomySocial IssuesLegal Paid Parental LeaveFamily SupportParental BenefitsNicola WillisNicola Grigg
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New Guide Launched to Combat Workplace Stalking in New Zealand
Minister for Women Nicola Grigg launched a new guide, "Recognise, Respond, Support," to help New Zealand workplaces address stalking. Developed with Shine and HRNZ, it equips employers to identify, respond to, and support staff affected by stalking, complementing recent law…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Nicola GriggMinistry for WomenStalkingWorkplace SafetyShineHuman Resources New ZealandNZ National PartyElection
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New Zealand Government Introduces Environmental Reporting Act Amendments
New Zealand's government has introduced legislation to update its environmental reporting, aiming for clearer data and more efficient decision-making. Changes include revised report frequencies and a new priorities report to guide investment.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentLegal New Zealand GovernmentEnvironmental Reporting Act 2015Nicola GriggEnvironmental ReportingLegislationEnvironmental PolicyData Quality
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Porirua Opens New Facility to Boost Recycling and Cut Construction Waste
A new $5.3 million construction and demolition waste processing facility has opened in Porirua, supported by government funding. It aims to boost recycling and reduce landfill waste across the Wellington region, fostering a more sustainable construction sector.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentEconomySocial Issues PoriruaConstruction and Demolition WasteWaste Minimisation FundNicola GriggWellington RegionRecyclingNew Zealand Government
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Southland Farmers Granted Extension for Freshwater Farm Plans
The New Zealand Government has extended the deadline for Southland farmers to submit freshwater farm plans until November 2027. This move ensures alignment with an updated national system, reducing pressure and streamlining regulations for approximately 2,500 farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsAgricultureLegalEconomy SouthlandNew Zealand GovernmentFreshwater Farm PlansTodd McClayNicola Grigg