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Next level results for game development industry
Friday, 7 February 2020, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
A new survey has found New Zealand’s game development sector has grown beyond expectations and is on track to becoming a billion dollar industry in 2025, Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
PGF supports West Coast connectivity
Thursday, 6 February 2020, 7:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The West Coast has had a funding injection of over $1.2 million from the Provincial Growth Fund, Under Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau announced at Waitangi Day commemorations in Hokitika today. More >>
More than 70 marae online through PGF
Thursday, 6 February 2020, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Te Tii, the lower marae at Waitangi, is among more than 70 marae now connected to broadband internet thanks to the Provincial Growth Fund’s marae connectivity scheme, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones said today. In February 2019, ... More >>
Agriculture Minister declares adverse event in Southland
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has declared an adverse event for the Southland and Otago regions, unlocking Government support for farmers and growers. More >>
PM announces public funeral service for Mike Moore
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a funeral service for former Labour Prime Minister the Rt Hon Mike Moore, ONZ, AO. A public service will be held on Friday 14 February at 2pm at Dilworth School senior campus, 2 Erin Street, Epsom, Auckland. ... More >>
Low unemployment shows economy in good shape
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s news of low unemployment, rising wages and record numbers of Maori in work shows the economy is in good shape and that the Government is delivering better outcomes across New Zealand. More >>
Support for crayfish industry after disruptions
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
The government has agreed to help crayfish exporters to minimise the impact of trade disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China. Between 150 and 180 tonnes of live rock lobster are currently held in New Zealand in pots and tanks, at sea ... More >>
Māori armed forces honoured at new Waitangi museum
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
Te Rau Aroha, a new museum at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, acknowledges the duty and sacrifice of Māori who served in New Zealand’s armed forces, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. The museum, whose construction was funded ... More >>
Recognising more of New Zealand’s Top Scholars
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
More top-performing students can now be recognised with one of New Zealand’s most prestigious secondary school awards, in changes announced by Education Minister Chris Hipkins today. “Changes to New Zealand Scholarship awards will allow more young ... More >>
New programme to grow future Māori leaders launched today
Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s drive to support Māori educational success takes a new step forward with a programme launched by Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis today. More >>
Government invests in kaupapa waka hourua
Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
More New Zealanders are set to learn about the incredible navigational and voyaging prowess of early Māori and Pacific settlers who arrived here more than seven centuries ago. More >>
Big boost for community conservation in Northland
Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government
Nature in Te Tai Tokerau/Northland is getting a much needed boost thanks to additional funding for community conservation efforts announced the Minister for Conservation Eugenie Sage at Puketi Forest today, alongside the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern More >>
Delivering better cancer care for New Zealanders
Monday, 3 February 2020, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
World Cancer Day tomorrow is a perfect time to take stock of our progress so far in delivering improved cancer prevention and care for New Zealanders, Health Minister Dr David Clark says. More >>
Five new District Court judges named
Monday, 3 February 2020, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Five further District Court judges have been named today. More >>
Celebrating the life of Dame Whina Cooper
Monday, 3 February 2020, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Kelvin Davis today joined Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, the Cooper whānau, Waipuna Marae and the Panguru community to unveil a commemorative statue of the late Dame Whina Cooper. More >>
Health precautions finalised for Wuhan flight
Sunday, 2 February 2020, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Comprehensive health measures will be in place to prevent New Zealanders returning from Wuhan spreading the novel coronavirus, Health Minister Dr David Clark says. More >>
NZ to restrict travel from China
Sunday, 2 February 2020, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is placing temporary entry restrictions into New Zealand on all foreign nationals travelling from, or transiting through mainland China to assist with the containment of the novel coronavirus and to protect New Zealand and the Pacific Islands ... More >>
Connecting whānau with whenua through Tupu.nz
Sunday, 2 February 2020, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta has launched a new website in Kaikohe to empower whānau to achieve their aspirations for Māori land. More >>
Rating changes will support whānau and regional development
Sunday, 2 February 2020, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposed changes to the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 will reduce rating barriers for owners of Māori land who want to use and develop their whenua. More >>
Enhancing productivity on Whenua Māori
Sunday, 2 February 2020, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is delivering on its commitment to unlock the potential of Māori-owned land with investments up and down the country making a genuine difference to communities, Regional Economic Development Shane Jones says. At Waitangi last ... More >>
