A bill that will extend the transitional levy rate for Fire and Emergency New Zealand to 30 June 2020 was introduced to Parliament today by Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin.

Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin today welcomed a report showing activity centres were continuing to successfully keep at-risk students in education.

Acting Education Minister Tracey Martin has confirmed the appointment of a Commissioner at Whitireia and WelTec.

Nearly 500 people have now registered to engage with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into State Care, says Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin.

Today is the International Day of Older Persons, a time to recognise the importance of older people in our society, and the valuable contribution they make every day.

Cabinet has agreed to fund a pay equity settlement for Oranga Tamariki social workers, Minister for Children Tracey Martin announced today.

Children and young people who need extra support are at the heart of a new draft Action Plan released today by Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin.

Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin today announced the reappointment of David Reeves as Chair, and members Dr Judith Johnston, Helen Tait, and Carolyn Robertson to the Library and Information Advisory Commission.

Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin today announced the appointment of Lyn Provost CNZM as Chair of the Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has created a new unit and reporting system to reduce the harm experienced by children in care, Minister for Children Tracey Martin announced today.

Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin today announced the terms of reference and membership of the Government Inquiry into the Appointment Process for a Deputy Commissioner of Police.

More than $23 million will be invested in rebuilding two special schools in Auckland and Christchurch, Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin announced today.

Seniors Minister Tracey Martin today released a discussion document and opened consultation on a new positive ageing strategy.

Seniors Minister Tracey Martin today released a discussion document and opened consultation on a new positive ageing strategy.

The banking sector and interest groups for seniors have committed to raising awareness of the issue of elder abuse and financial abuse at an event marking Eld

A new programme of work is underway to strengthen the contribution our national archives and libraries can make to New Zealand’s culture and democracy, Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin and the Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Robertson said on Wednesday.

Minister for Internal Affairs Tracey Martin has received a report from the Chair of the Royal Commission into Historical Abuse in State Care, Sir Anand Satyanand, on the terms of reference for the inquiry

More caregivers are receiving expert support, with the launch of a new nationwide phone line by Oranga Tamariki–Ministry for Children.

The Government has today begun discussions with groups who work with, and support, children and their families as the first step in developing a Child Wellbeing Strategy to improve children’s lives.

The Coalition Government is providing an overdue boost for learning support in Budget 2018 to help young people reach their potential, say Education Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin.