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NZTA to refocus on safety following review
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is acting swiftly to strengthen NZTA’s regulatory role following a review into the Transport Agency, and Ministry of Transport’s performance as its monitor, Transport Minister Phil Twyford said today. More >>
Joint Cooperation Statement on Climate Change
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 7:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The Netherlands and New Zealand have a long-standing and close relationship based on many shared interests and values. We value the rule of law, our democracies, and multilateralism. And we value our environment – at home and globally. More >>
Government putting right Holidays Act underpayment in Health
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is putting right a decade’s worth of underpayment to nurses, doctors and other health workers, says Health Minister Dr David Clark. More >>
Government accounts show strong economy
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A strong surplus and low debt show the economy is performing well, and means the Government is in a good position to meet the challenges of global economic uncertainty. More >>
Ministers approve application to expand Waihi mine
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
New applications from mining company OceanaGold to purchase land in Waihi for new tailings ponds associated with its gold mines have been approved. More >>
Climate Change Commission Chair-designate announced
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister James Shaw has today announced the appointment of Dr Rod Carr as Chair-designate for the Climate Change Commission. Pending the outcome of the Select Committee and Parliamentary process, the Climate Change Commission will ... More >>
Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla launches with tribute
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa / Poverty Bay will witness Māori, Pākehā and Pacific voyaging traditions come together today as the Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla assembles for the first time, Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Minister Kelvin ... More >>
Visit to advance trade agenda with Europe and Commonwealth
Monday, 7 October 2019, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker leaves tomorrow for Dubai, London and Berlin for a series of meetings to advance New Zealand’s trade interests. More >>
More cancer drugs confirmed – even more on horizon
Monday, 7 October 2019, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Confirmation that PHARMAC will fund two new cancer drugs is further evidence of the good progress the Government is making to improve the treatment of New Zealand’s leading cause of death, Health Minister David Clark says. More >>
Boost for women in high performance sport
Monday, 7 October 2019, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
An additional $2.7 million has been announced for the Government Strategy for Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation on the first anniversary of the strategy’s launch. More >>
Parent support to help retain skilled migrants
Monday, 7 October 2019, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
As part of its work to ensure businesses can get the skilled workers they need, the Coalition Government is re-opening and re-setting the Parent Category visa programme, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. More >>
Nurses star as Govt rebuilds health workforces
Sunday, 6 October 2019, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
A record number of nurses are now working to deliver health services to New Zealanders as the Government’s increased funding and new initiatives rebuild key workforces start to show results, Health Minister Dr David Clark says. More >>
Pacific and Māori voyaging heritage celebrated for Tuia 250
Saturday, 5 October 2019, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s Pacific and Māori voyaging heritage is acknowledged and celebrated today as waka of the Tuia 250 voyage flotilla arrive in Tūranga / Gisborne. More >>
Pacific languages are a root from which prosperity will grow
Friday, 4 October 2019, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
“Fijian Language Week starts on Sunday and the theme reminds us how important it is that we each have something to anchor ourselves to, something that can help us pause and feel in control in a rapidly changing world,” says Minister for Pacific ... More >>
Airspace Integration Trials Programme
Friday, 4 October 2019, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is establishing an Airspace Integration Trials Programme to support the safe testing and development of advanced unmanned aircraft and accelerate their integration into the aviation system, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan ... More >>
Safety upgrades and certainty for Ōtaki highway
Friday, 4 October 2019, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford today welcomed the NZ Transport Agency’s decision to fund urgent safety improvements and confirm the designation of the Ōtaki to North of Levin highway. More >>
Playing our part to support refugees
Friday, 4 October 2019, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand playing its part in Asia-Pacific and globally are behind changes announced today to the Coalition Government’s three year refugee quota policy, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. More >>
Supporting thriving inclusive communities
Friday, 4 October 2019, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Creating thriving regions and inclusive local communities is the aim of the Welcoming Communities programme being rolled out across the country, says Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway today. More >>
Takahē population flying high
Friday, 4 October 2019, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Takahē may be flightless but their population is flying high with the official count reaching 418 after a record breeding season that produced an estimated 65 juveniles, the Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage announced today. “The population reaching ... More >>
New Zealand makes further climate commitments
Friday, 4 October 2019, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is today taking action to reduce the potent global warming hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases, Climate Minister James Shaw and Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
