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Minister Of Foreign Affairs Meets With Chinese Counterpart
Saturday, 25 March 2023, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta has concluded her visit to China, the first by a New Zealand Foreign Minister since 2018. The Minister met her counterpart, newly appointed State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Qin Gang, who also ... More >>
New Project Set To Supercharge Ocean Economy In Nelson Tasman
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Government-backed project will help ocean-related businesses in the Nelson Tasman region to accelerate their growth and boost jobs. “The Nelson Tasman region is home to more than 400 blue economy businesses, accounting for more than 30 percent ... More >>
National’s Education Policy: Where’s The Funding?
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
After three years of COVID-19 disruptions schools are finally settling down and National want to throw that all in the air with major disruption to learning and underinvestment. More >>
Free Programme To Help Older Entrepreneurs And Inventors
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
People aged over 50 with innovative business ideas will now be able to receive support to advance their ideas to the next stage of development, Minister for Seniors Ginny Andersen said today. “Seniors have some great entrepreneurial ideas, and this programme ... More >>
Fewer Businesses Report Damage Due To ICT Attacks
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Six percent of businesses experienced a direct ICT security attack resulting in loss or damage in the last two financial years, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The percentage of businesses that reported loss or damage from information ... More >>
Continued Progress On Reducing Poverty In Challenging Times
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Measures taken by the Government during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shock have avoided more children falling into poverty according to official statistics released today. More >>
Government Investments Boost And Diversify Local Economies In Lower South Island
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to invest in projects in the Central Otago District as part of an ongoing strategy to diversify its economy beyond tourism, Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan announced today. More >>
Government Future-proofs EV Charging
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Wood Minister of Transport Transport Minister Michael Wood has today launched the first national EV (electric vehicle) charging strategy, Charging Our Future, which includes plans to provide EV charging stations in almost every town ... More >>
Next Steps For Affected Properties Post Cyclone And Floods
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government via the Cyclone Taskforce is working with local government and insurance companies to build a picture of high-risk areas following Cyclone Gabrielle and January floods. More >>
World-leading Family Harm Prevention Campaign Supports Young NZers
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Priyanca Radhakrishnan has today launched the Love Better campaign in a world-leading approach to family harm prevention. More >>
New $13m Renal Unit Supports Taranaki Patients
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The new renal unit at Taranaki Base Hospital has been officially opened by the Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall this afternoon. More >>
Second Poseidon Aircraft On Home Soil
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Andrew Little has marked the arrival of the country’s second P-8A Poseidon aircraft alongside personnel at the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Base at Ohakea today. “With two of the four P-8A Poseidons now on home soil this ... More >>
Further Humanitarian Aid For Türkiye And Syria
Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Aotearoa New Zealand will provide further humanitarian support to those seriously affected by last month’s deadly earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria following, says Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Foreign Minister Mahuta To Meet With China’s New Foreign Minister
Monday, 20 March 2023, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta departs for China tomorrow, where she will meet with her counterpart, State Councillor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, in Beijing. More >>
State Highway 5 Reopens Between Napier And Taupō Following Cyclone Gabrielle
Monday, 20 March 2023, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
A vital transport link for communities and local businesses has been restored following Cyclone Gabrielle with the reopening of State Highway 5 (SH5) between Napier and Taupō, Associate Minister of Transport Kiri Allan says. More >>
Special Lotto Draw Raises $11.7 Million For Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery
Monday, 20 March 2023, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Barbara Edmonds has thanked generous New Zealanders who took part in the special Lotto draw for communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Education Ministers From Across The Pacific Gather In Aotearoa
Monday, 20 March 2023, 7:17 am | New Zealand Government
Education Ministers from across the Pacific will gather in Tāmaki Makaurau this week to share their collective knowledge and strategic vision, for the benefit of ākonga across the region. New Zealand Education Minister Jan Tinetti will host the ... More >>
Government Delivers A $3 Million Funding Boost For Building Financial Capability Services
Friday, 17 March 2023, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced funding of $3 million for providers to help people, and whānau access community-based Building Financial Capability services. More >>
Education New Zealand | Manapou Ki Te Ao – New Chair And Member
Friday, 17 March 2023, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education, Hon Jan Tinetti, has announced appointments to the Board of Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao. Tracey Bridges is joining the Board as the new Chair and Dr Therese Arseneau will be a new member. Current members Dr Linda ... More >>
Western Ring Route Complete
Friday, 17 March 2023, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Aucklanders now have more ways to get around as Transport Minister Michael Wood opened the direct State Highway 1 (SH1) to State Highway 18 (SH18) underpass today, marking the completion of the 48-kilometre Western Ring Route (WRR). More >>
