Articles tagged with Action Plan
New Zealand's Wood Energy and Biogas Strategy for Sustainable Energy Future
1 week ago | 120 viewsThe Government of New Zealand has shown strong support for the bioenergy sector by releasing the Wood Energy Strategy and Action Plan, as well as a Government Statement on Biogas. These initiatives aim to diversify the country's energy mix, reduce reliance on imported fuels, and cut down on emissions by promoting wood energy and biogas as sustainable alternatives. The plans include clear objectives, co-funding opportunities, and regulatory support to accelerate the growth of the bioenergy industry, create new jobs, enhance energy security, and contribute to achieving climate goals.
Tags: Government Wood Energy Strategy Action Plan Biogas New Zealand Energy Security Mr Watts Forestry Minister Todd McClay Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Renewable EnergyNew Zealand Achieves Safer Communities Through Family and Sexual Violence Reduction Milestones
2 weeks ago | 136 viewsMinister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence highlights achievements in reducing family and sexual violence in New Zealand, emphasizing the interconnectedness needed for effective responses. The second Te Aorerekura Action Plan has been successfully implemented ahead of schedule, leading to safer communities. Notable accomplishments include improved multi-agency responses in various regions, expanded safety programs for victims, and the successful reduction of family violence homicides in Canterbury through the Integrated Safety Response approach.
Tags: family violence sexual violence Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Te Aorerekura Action Plan Minister Chhour community partnerships safety programmes Integrated Safety ResponseGovernment Appoints Permanent Aviation Council to Shape Industry Future
4 weeks ago | 175 viewsThe Government confirmed the establishment of a permanent Aviation Council to enhance sector leadership and shape the industry's future, as announced by Associate Transport Minister James Meager at the NZ Airports Hui. The Council, consisting of 14 members from various stakeholders including government agencies, regulators, and industry associations, aims to support economic growth, enhance aviation safety, and address workforce and infrastructure needs outlined in the recent Aviation Action Plan. The Council will provide strategic leadership, report annually on progress, and ensure representation for smaller airlines and industry voices to support regional connectivity and workforce development in the aviation sector.
Tags: Government Aviation Council James Meager Transport Minister NZ Airports Hui Aviation Action Plan Air New Zealand Auckland Airport Aviation Federation Aviation Industry AssociationDriving Economic Growth: 3 Initiatives to Enhance Freight System
1 month ago | 169 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop highlights the importance of the freight system in driving New Zealand's economy and supporting job growth. To address the increasing demand for freight services due to population growth, the government is implementing three key initiatives: launching an Action Plan for Freight, updating the National Freight Demand Study, and establishing a Freight Advisory Council. These initiatives aim to enhance the efficiency and safety of the freight system by maximizing economic value, improving data-driven decision-making, and providing strategic insights and advice to support economic growth.
Tags: Transport Minister Chris Bishop freight system economic growth productivity resilience safety Action Plan for Freight National Freight Demand Study Freight Advisory CouncilNew Zealand's Aviation Action Plan: 25 Actions to Future-Proof Sector
1 month ago | 264 viewsAn ambitious Aviation Action Plan with 25 key actions has been launched in New Zealand to ensure the growth and sustainability of the aviation sector, supporting trade, tourism, and economic development across the country. Led by Associate Transport Minister James Meager and the Interim Aviation Council in partnership with the government, the plan aims to address challenges such as embracing innovation, building a skilled workforce, and enhancing consumer rights and accessibility for disabled travelers. Key actions include promoting growth and innovation in emerging technologies, addressing workforce issues, utilizing RNZAF Base Ohakea as an alternative runway, and supporting regional routes through loans and investments.
Tags: Aviation Action Plan New Zealanders James Meager Interim Aviation Council Government Trade Tourism Economic Growth InnovationNew Zealand's Push for Suicide Prevention: Construction Industry Wellbeing Survey Launch
1 month ago | 267 viewsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey participated in the launch of the Construction Industry Wellbeing Survey on World Suicide Prevention Day, emphasizing the importance of changing the narrative on suicide to reduce stigma and encourage seeking help. New Zealand faces high suicide rates, with 617 suspected suicides last year, leading to increased investment of $16 million per year in the new Suicide Prevention Action Plan, which includes various health and cross-agency actions to enhance access to support and prevention services. The government is committed to providing timely support for those at risk of suicide, promoting wellbeing campaigns, establishing crisis recovery cafes, and funding peer support workers in emergency departments to strengthen suicide prevention efforts in New Zealand.
Tags: Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey Suicide Prevention Construction Industry Wellbeing Survey New Zealand Suicide Prevention Action Plan Suicide Rates SupportKiwi Kids' Writing Achievement Boosted with Government's 'Make It Write' Action Plan
2 months ago | 330 viewsThe Government is launching a Writing Action Plan to improve writing achievement among Kiwi kids. New data from 2024 reveals declining writing performance as students progress through school, with only 24% of Year 8 students meeting curriculum benchmarks. Initiatives like the Writing Acceleration Tool and Handwriting Teacher Guidance aim to address these challenges and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed academically and beyond.
Tags: Government Writing Action Plan Kiwi kids baseline data English curriculum structured literacy Education Minister Erica Stanford Make It Write Writing Acceleration Tool Handwriting Teacher GuidanceEmpowering Frontline Workers: Enhanced Training for Family and Sexual Violence Response
3 months ago | 687 viewsFrontline services are implementing enhanced training to support staff in responding to family and sexual violence, aiming to train 10,000 workers within the next two years. Minister Karen Chhour emphasizes the importance of this training in providing best practice support for victim-survivors and enabling staff to effectively address such violence. Progress against the Te Aorerekura Action Plan includes training for Ministry of Justice, Department of Corrections, and Police recruits, with a focus on collaboration and commitment to improve support for victim-survivors.
Tags: training staff support family violence sexual violence frontline services Minister Karen Chhour government departments Te Aorerekura Action PlanTargeted action on suicide prevention
4 months ago | 761 viewsThe Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has today launched the Government’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan which sets out a five-year whole-of-government approach to preventing suicide in New Zealand. “I want to acknowledge the people who have lost their lives to suicide, those struggling with their mental health or addiction, and those with lived experience or who have been affected by suicide,” Mr Doocey says. “New Zealand continues to face stubbornly high suicide rates.
Tags: Matt doocey New zealand Suicide prevention action plan