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Statement on evacuation of New Zealanders from Wuhan
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“I spoke with Prime Minister Morrison again this afternoon and we have confirmed that we will work together on a joint ANZAC assisted departure of Australians and New Zealanders from Wuhan,” Jacinda Ardern said. More >>
Flicking the switch on a clean powered public service
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Our Government’s programme to upgrade infrastructure and modernise the economy will help more communities to be part of the solution to climate change through a clean-powered public service. More >>
Government of Infrastructure delivers for New Zealanders
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Infrastructure and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says today’s capital investment announcements show the Coalition Government is the Government of Infrastructure. More >>
Growing and modernising the NZ economy
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
A new programme to build and upgrade roads, rail, schools and hospitals will prepare the New Zealand economy for the future, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. “The $12 billion New Zealand Upgrade Programme uses our capacity to boost growth by making ... More >>
School infrastructure upgrades ramping up
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Upgrade Programme is already underway, with schools busy getting building work started over the Christmas break. The Coalition Government announced just before the end of last year $400 million in new funding for most state schools ... More >>
Boost for child, maternity and mental health
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Upgrade Programme to modernise the economy includes new and expanded child health, maternity and mental health facilities as part of a package of priority health investments. More >>
Future proofing New Zealand’s rail
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for State Owned Enterprises Winston Peters says the funding of four major rail projects under the New Zealand Upgrade Programme is yet another step in the right direction for New Zealand’s long-term rail infrastructure. More >>
Delivering infrastructure for a modern NZ
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Roads, rail, schools and hospitals will be built and upgraded across the country under the $12 billion New Zealand Upgrade Programme announced today, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
Transport infrastructure upgrades to get NZ moving
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s programme of new investments in roads and rail will help future proof the economy, get our cities moving, and make our roads safer. More >>
Govt considers retirement policy review recommendations
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is now considering the recommendations of the Retirement Commissioner’s review into New Zealand’s retirement income policies. More >>
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 >>
