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PM announces election date as September 19

Tuesday, 28 January 2020, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The 2020 General Election will be held on Saturday 19 September, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “I will be asking New Zealanders to continue to support my leadership and the current direction of the Government, which is grounded ... More >>

PGF supports Waikato youth into construction

Tuesday, 28 January 2020, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

Two projects focussed on supporting Waikato youth into the construction industry have been given combined funding of just over $1 million from the Te Ara Mahi allocation of the Provincial Growth Fund, Undersecretary for Regional Economic Development, ... More >>

New Zealand to support Pacific Public Sector Hub

Monday, 27 January 2020, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced New Zealand’s support for a Pacific-led hub that will strengthen public services across the region. More >>

$1.55m support for Hawke’s Bay three waters services review

Monday, 27 January 2020, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is pleased to announce a $1.55 million funding contribution to assist Hawke’s Bay investigate voluntary changes to the region’s three waters service delivery arrangements. More >>

Minister pays tribute to Gordon McLauchlan

Monday, 27 January 2020, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media, Kris Faafoi, has paid tribute to well-known New Zealand author, journalist and broadcaster, Gordon McLauchlan following Mr McLauchlan’s death today. “Gordon held a statesman-like ... More >>

Minister wishes best of luck to those heading back to school

Monday, 27 January 2020, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government

As Kiwi kids and teachers return to classrooms over the coming weeks, the families of around 428,000 students will feel a bit less of a financial pinch than in previous years, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. “The Government’s decision ... More >>

Health staff to meet China flights as precautionary measure

Sunday, 26 January 2020, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Public health staff will begin meeting flights from China from tomorrow to actively look for signs of the novel coronavirus and provide advice, information and reassurance to passengers. More >>

Minister of Defence concludes successful US visit

Saturday, 25 January 2020, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Defence Ron Mark met with United States Secretary of Defense Mark Esper today. More >>

Log trains to begin on Wairoa-Napier line

Saturday, 25 January 2020, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Log trains are about to start running between Wairoa and Napier following Provincial Growth Fund investment to reopen the rail line, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. More >>

New Zealand acknowledges ICJ decision on Myanmar

Friday, 24 January 2020, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters today acknowledged the ruling of the International Court of Justice in relation to the Rohingya people in Myanmar. The ruling ordered the Government of Myanmar to take all measures within its power to prevent the commission ... More >>

NZ’s trade aims advanced at Davos meetings

Friday, 24 January 2020, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government

A proposal to cut “trade and production-distorting subsidies” in the agricultural sector by 2030 has set out important measures to ensure a fair agricultural trading system. Speaking after attending meetings of trade ministers in Davos, Switzerland, ... More >>

Great news for New Zealanders with cystic fibrosis

Friday, 24 January 2020, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr David Clark says he is delighted that PHARMAC has struck a provisional deal to fund Kalydeco – a medicine which is set to improve the quality of life for about 30 New Zealand children and adults with cystic fibrosis. “While rare, ... More >>