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Speech to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government

And I want to congratulate Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown on her recent re-election, as well as Fran Wilde and all the other successful local body candidates in the region. More >>

Construction to start on Transmission Gully in 2014

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key told a Wellington business audience today that construction on Transmission Gully will start in the second half of next year. More >>

Kiwis say public services better, more trustworthy

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government

State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest Kiwis Count survey shows New Zealanders’ satisfaction with public services continues to rise. More >>

New technology incubators to speed company start-ups

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government

New repayable Government grants of up to $450,000 per company will be invested into start-up technology companies to help get them underway, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>

Govt launches $3m programme to boost digital exports

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today launched a new NZTE-led initiative to help New Zealand digital technology firms compete and grow globally, and lift exports further. More >>

KiwiSaver default scheme RFP released

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government

A Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of KiwiSaver default schemes has been released, Commerce Minister Craig Foss announced today. More >>

First stage of Bamyan energy project complete

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today welcomed the completion of the first stage of the Renewable Energy Project in Bamyan, Afghanistan. An opening ceremony attended by Afghan Economic Minister Mohammad Hadi Arghandewal and other Afghan dignitaries ... More >>

Three bidders successful in 700 MHz 4G spectrum auction

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams today announced that the initial allocation round of the 700 MHz spectrum auction has resulted in 2degrees, Telecom, and Vodafone each acquiring management rights to spectrum in the 700 MHz ... More >>

NZ one of best countries to do business – World Bank

Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Economic Development and Small Business Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed a new international report that puts New Zealand third in the world for ease of doing business. More >>

PM’s Youth Mental Health Project helping thousands

Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key says thousands more young New Zealanders have access to support services in schools and the community, following the launch of his Youth Mental Health Project in April last year. More >>

Government notes Fonterra Inquiry Report

Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government today noted the release of the Fonterra Inquiry into the Whey Protein Concentrate incident. More >>

Working Safer - Health and Safety Reform update

Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Labour Minister Simon Bridges has today given an update on the implementation of Working Safer, the Government’s health and safety reform package. More >>

Compliance Focus helps get it right in a changing world

Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government

In welcoming today’s launch of Inland Revenue’s Compliance Focus, Revenue Minister Todd McClay said that it is important for a strong economy that businesses, large and small, continue to receive the help they need to get it right. More >>

Marsden invests $59m for research projects

Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s top researchers have been awarded a record $59m in project funding from the Marsden fund over the next three years, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>

US-NZ agree to build on defence co-operation

Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman and US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel have agreed to extend co-operation on peacekeeping initiatives. “Our defence relationship with the US is in great shape, and provides a strong platform for working closely together ... More >>

Boeing 787 Dreamliner boosts tourism

Monday, 28 October 2013, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Chris Tremain Associate Minister of Tourism 28 October 2013 Media Statement Boeing 787 Dreamliner boosts tourism Associate Tourism Minister Chris Tremain today welcomed the introduction of China Southern Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner to New ... More >>

New social housing developments for Auckland

Monday, 28 October 2013, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Government

28 October 2013 Media Statement New social housing developments for Auckland Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced $16.7 million of Government funding for 87 new community social houses in Auckland. “Auckland’s housing problems require ... More >>