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Big Holes In National’s Infrastructure Plans
Friday, 17 July 2020, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The National Party needs to come clean on what projects they would cut to find their transport wish list, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. “There are some big holes in today’s announcement that need answers. The plan includes $6.2 ... More >>
Catchment restoration investment will drive clean water
Friday, 17 July 2020, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
A $20 million injection into catchment groups across the country will deliver hundreds of jobs, training opportunities, and help clean up waterways, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor and Forestry Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Market Manipulation In The Energy Sector
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for State-Owned Enterprises Winston Peters, has expressed an equal measure of shock and concern at the recent Electricity Authority Board’s preliminary finding that Meridian Energy was involved in an ‘undesirable trading situation’ ... More >>
Growth In Police Numbers Enhances Diversity
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Diversity in frontline Police ranks has been enhanced by rapid growth in officer numbers over the past three years. Stuart Nash today presented awards to new constables from Wing 339 at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua. It is the 37th ... More >>
$242 Million Boost For Mothers And Maternity Services
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Maternity service providers, women and their babies will receive more support after a $242 million maternity package announced today by Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter. This is the largest ever funding boost for primary maternity services, ... More >>
Homer Tunnel upgrade: Jobs and improved safety
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
A Government investment of $25 million will create 180 jobs and improve the safety and resilience of the Homer Tunnel on the crucial State Highway 94 (The Milford Road) tourist route linking Te Anau and Piopiotahi Milford Sound, Infrastructure Minister ... More >>
$5.3 million for Southland producers
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Two Southland businesses will receive loans from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to boost production and take on more local workers, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Among First To Benefit From Jobs For Nature And Biosecurity Investment
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Whenua/land, roto/lakes and awa/rivers in the central North Island will benefit from increased habitat protection with new biosecurity investment across iwi and Crown-managed lands and lakes announced Conservation and Land Information Minister ... More >>
Independent Review Of The New Zealand Defence Force’s Operation Respect Released
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 7:49 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Ron Mark Minister of Defence An independent review of the New Zealand Defence Force’s progress against its action plan for Operation Respect has been released by the Ministry of Defence today, announced Defence Minister Ron Mark. Operation ... More >>
Less Flooding, More Jobs In Southland And Otago
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 7:00 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister for Infrastructure New investment in flood protection measures in Southland and Otago will keep residents safer and boost their local economies, with funding of $30 million from central Government announced by Regional Economic ... More >>
Clutha And Arrowtown: Govt Support For Community Facilities
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 6:59 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister for Infrastructure Government support for two community facilities will provide a major economic boost for Otago, helping the region’s recovery from COVID-19, Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says. Minister Jones ... More >>
PGF Delivers More Jobs And Skills Training For The Regions
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 6:57 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister of Regional Economic Development The Coalition Government is again delivering for jobs and skills training in Otago and Southland through the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones ... More >>
Condolences On Passing Of Sir Toke Talagi
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has expressed his condolences regarding the passing of Niue’s former Premier, Sir Toke Talagi, which occurred today in Niue. “Sir Toke, who was also formerly Niue’s Foreign Minister, made a significant ... More >>
Prime Minister Extends Condolences On Passing Of Niue’s Former Premier
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has extended New Zealand’s condolences following the death of Niue’s former Premier, Sir Toke Talagi, who has passed away in Niue. “We extend our condolences to his family and to the people of Niue. Sir Toke was ... More >>
Hood Aerodrome upgrade gets the green light
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A major Government investment will see construction on a revamped Hood Aerodrome get underway this year, creating jobs and boosting the local economy. More >>
Gore Community Facilities Get Government Backing
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Two leaking and run-down community facilities in Gore will receive Government funding to provide jobs for local contractors and long-term benefits to the Gore community and wider region, Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has announced. The funding ... More >>
PM's speech - Next steps in COVID response
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Today I am setting out our plan in the event we have a new case of community transmission of COVID-19 in New Zealand. More >>
Clean Energy Future For More Public Services
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s state sector has taken another important step towards a clean energy future, the Minister for Climate Change James Shaw said today as he announced six new projects that will be supported by the Government’s clean-powered public service ... More >>
Government Steps Up Action On Waste - Funds Recycling Infrastructure And Expands Levy Scheme
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
· $124 million Government investment in recycling infrastructure · Plans confirmed to increase and expand the waste levy to divert material from landfill, and recycle revenue into resource recovery and waste minimisation · Innovative construction ... More >>
More support rolls out for SMEs
Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
More support is rolling out for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the COVID Response and Recovery Fund, to help them adapt and innovate to deal with the impact of the virus. The Ministers for Economic Development and Small Business have announced ... More >>
