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Milford Gets Connected With NZ Upgrade
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Digital and air connectivity in Fiordland are getting a big boost, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. As part of the $12 billion New Zealand Upgrade Programme announced in January, $300 million was allocated for regional investment ... More >>
NZ Upgrade For West Coast Ports And Roads
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
West Coast ports and roads will benefit from an investment of $18.6 million to improve safety and resilience and enable future economic growth, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. The $12 billion NZ Upgrade Programme announced ... More >>
Ōpōtiki Harbour Finally Gets Green Light
Friday, 28 February 2020, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Eastern Bay of Plenty will finally get the harbour development it has wanted for decades, thanks to a $79.4 million central Government investment, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. This game-changing project will ... More >>
Milestones Marked With 2,000+ New Cops
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A milestone has been reached with the graduation of more than 2,000 new Police officers since the Coalition Government took office in October 2017. Police Minister Stuart Nash says the graduation today of Wing 335 marks a surge of 2,023 new officers, and ... More >>
PM's Speech At Opening Of Nadi Women’s Crisis Centre
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you Shamima, Hon. Minister Vuniwaqa, community leaders and Women’s Crisis Centre staff for your warm welcome. More >>
Celebrating 20 Years Of The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Ministers today celebrated 20 years of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/ Ko te Pataka kai o Tikapa Moana/ Te Moananui a Toi, and recognise there is much to celebrate and so much more to do to give nature a helping hand. Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage ... More >>
New Diploma Helps Counter Cyber Security Threats
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister, Kris Faafoi, and the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, have welcomed a new cyber security qualification as a step towards countering cyber threats and keeping New Zealanders safe. Attending ... More >>
Jacinda Ardern Speech At Lautoka Mosque
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert 27 February 2020 SPEECH NOTES Speech at Lautoka Mosque E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā iwi, e ngā rau rangatira ma Tēnā koutou katoa Ni sa bula vinaka As-salaam alaikum ... More >>
Govt Acts On Fuel Market Competition
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Megan Woods Minister of Energy and Resources PANUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT The Government has released a comprehensive response to ensuring New Zealanders get a fairer deal at the petrol pump. This follows the Commerce Commission fuel market ... More >>
Taupō Airport Upgrade Takes Off
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister for Regional Economic Development 27 February 2020 MEDIA STATEMENT Taupō Airport is to be upgraded and expanded through a $5.9 million Government funding boost, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane ... More >>
New Zealand And India To Strengthen Ties
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker met today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss ways to strengthen ties between New Zealand and India. “India is a priority relationship ... More >>
Speech To University Of The South Pacific Students
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Tihei mauri ora Te Whare e tu nei Te Papa e takoto Tēnā korua No reira tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa Ni sa bula vinaka It is a real pleasure to be here today, and to have the honour of addressing you all. If you’ll indulge ... More >>
New Zealand Supports Fijian Communities Displaced By Climate Change
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will support Fiji to relocate communities displaced by climate change through a $2 million contribution to the Climate Relocation and Displaced Peoples Trust Fund, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today in Suva. The contribution ... More >>
Proposed New Measures To Improve Aotearoa’s Air Quality
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta Associate Minister for the Environment MP for Hauraki – Waikato PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Improved air quality to support better health and environmental wellbeing is the focus of proposed amendments to air quality regulations, ... More >>
Water Investment In Raukokore
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Shane Jones Minister for Regional Economic Development 26 February 2020 MEDIA STATEMENT The remote eastern Bay of Plenty community of Raukokere will receive a Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment of $10.6 million for a water ... More >>
Better Protection Against Late Payments
Wednesday, 26 February 2020, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
New legislation is being proposed which aims to reduce the stress and financial hardship caused by late payments to small businesses. The Minister for Small Business Stuart Nash is considering stricter rules around payment practices between businesses. ... More >>
Police Partnership Programme With Fiji Launched
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Government
A new partnership programme between the New Zealand Police and Fiji Police will focus on combatting transnational organised crime and enhancing investigative skills, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on the first day of her visit to Fiji. The ... More >>
Joint Statement From Prime Minister Ardern And Prime Minister Bainimarama
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama met today in Suva, and renewed their commitment to continue to strengthen Fiji-New Zealand relations on a foundation of shared values and equal partnership. The Prime Ministers ... More >>
$19.9 Million From PGF For Kawerau
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
A $19.9 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund will help develop essential infrastructure for an industrial hub in the Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. “The funding will go to three projects ... More >>
PGF Funds Mahia Roading Package
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund is investing $8.3 million on a roading package for Mahia that will lead to greater and wider economic benefits for the region and beyond, Under Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau announced at ... More >>
