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Sustainable Manufacturing Businesses In Manawatū-Whanganui To Receive Govt Investment
Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Two sustainable manufacturing businesses, Techlam in Levin and Plentyful in Rangitikeī, will receive investment from the Government’s Regional Strategic Partnership Fund (RSPF), Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash announced today. Techlam, ... More >>
Government Support For Equality And Empowerment Of Fijian Women And Girls
Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta have announced New Zealand will make a significant contribution to support the implementation of the Fiji Gender Action Programme to advance women’s empowerment and social protection. ... More >>
Funds For Manuherekia Project Will Help Restore Waterway’s Health
Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 5:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Thompsons Creek projects, part of the wider Manuherekia catchment programme in Central Otago, have been granted Jobs for Nature funding to help improve water quality and restore freshwater habitats. It is expected to generate about eight full ... More >>
Final Section Of The Waikato Expressway Now Open
Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Hamilton Section of the Waikato Expressway opens today, marking the final chapter of a 30 year roading project that will improve safety, reduce travel times, and boost economic growth, Transport Minister Michael Wood says. “It’s terrific to see More >>
Mountain Bike Festival Gears Up With New Govt Funding
Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
An international mountain bike festival will receive Government funding to secure events in Rotorua and across the South Island, offering significant economic, social and cultural benefits to New Zealand, Economic and Regional Development Minister ... More >>
Pacific Crop Resilience Supported Though Climate Aid
Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta have announced the first investment from the recently boosted $1.3 billion climate aid fund, a contribution of $10 million to the conservation of Pacific crop seeds impacted by climate change. More >>
Government Announces Refreshed Commemorations Programme 2023-2027
Monday, 11 July 2022, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The programme of historical anniversaries to be acknowledged by the New Zealand Government over the next five years includes some of our nation’s most important events, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni said. More >>
Southland Oat Milk Producer Gets Govt Boost
Monday, 11 July 2022, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Southland-based oat milk producer New Zealand Functional Foods is getting new Government backing, with a $6 million investment from the Regional Strategic Partnership Fund, Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash announced today. “We set ... More >>
PM Statement On Death Of Shinzo Abe, Former PM Of Japan
Saturday, 9 July 2022, 5:18 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tonight sent New Zealand’s condolences following the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot at a rally today. “New Zealand sends our condolences to Japan at this time of profound grief and ... More >>
PM Statement On Death Of Shinzo Abe, Former PM Of Japan
Saturday, 9 July 2022, 5:17 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tonight sent New Zealand’s condolences following the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot at a rally today. “New Zealand sends our condolences to Japan at this time of profound grief and ... More >>
Government Appoints Remuneration Authority Chair
Friday, 8 July 2022, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Michael Wood has today announced the appointment of Geoffrey Summers as the Chair of the Remuneration Authority (the Authority) for a three-year term. The Authority is responsible for setting the rates ... More >>
PMs Reaffirm Renewed Trans-Tasman Relationship
Friday, 8 July 2022, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Sydney this morning for their first annual Australia New Zealand Leaders Meeting. “It was great to meet with Prime Minister Albanese again further cementing the ... More >>
Action Plan To Ensure Agencies Work Together For Children’s Wellbeing
Friday, 8 July 2022, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
An Action Plan signed up to by all children’s agencies will require them to work with each other and the community to support those with the greatest need, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis has announced. The Oranga Tamariki Action Plan requires ... More >>
Government Energy Education Programme Helping Kiwis Save Money
Friday, 8 July 2022, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is keeping up the momentum on supporting community energy education initiatives with the opening of the third funding round of its successful Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme, Energy and Resources Minister ... More >>
Future-proofed HMNZS Te Mana Arrives Home
Friday, 8 July 2022, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
After over three years away in Canada undergoing an extensive systems upgrade, the Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana and her 170-strong crew sailed into the Waitematā Harbour today with Minister of Defence Peeni Henare on board for its ... More >>
Defence Policy Review To Ensure Future Investment Fit For A Post-COVID World
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Due to COVID-19, the escalating impacts of climate change, and the intensification of geo-strategic competition, the Government has commissioned a Defence Policy Review to ensure that New Zealand’s Defence policy, strategy, and planned capability investments ... More >>
Pilot To Unlock Private Finance For Industrial Businesses Going Green
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government, through the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA) has begun an innovative green private finance pilot, working with participating financiers to help businesses get finance for big decarbonisation projects, says Minister of ... More >>
A Pacific Springboard To Engage The World: New Zealand’s Independent Foreign Policy
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be with you today and to greet you in the same manner in which I would greet an audience in New Zealand. More >>
Ainsley Walter Appointed As Chair Of The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Ainsley Walter has been appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) Board for a three-year term, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Carmel Sepuloni announced today. “Ainsley is one of many influential women across the ... More >>
Prime Minister And Ministers Attend Australia-NZ Leadership Forum
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead New Zealand’s Ministerial delegation to the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) in Sydney today, following a successful trade mission to Melbourne and Sydney which included over 30 New Zealand businesses. ... More >>
