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PGF boosts job training in Turangi and Whanganui
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) through its skills and employment programme, Te Ara Mahi , will invest nearly $600,000 to ensure work opportunities for locals in Turangia and Whanganui, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Regional Economic Development ... More >>
Government levels electricity playing field for consumers
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumers will benefit from changes to the electricity market that will see a level playing field for smaller independent retailers, greater transparency over the big power companies, increased competition in the market and more support for consumers ... More >>
PGF support for Tolaga Bay employment initiatives
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 8:20 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 100 people in Tairāwhiti’s Tolaga Bay will benefit from two employment initiatives supported by the Provincial Growth Fund, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced today. “Tolaga ... More >>
PGF invests to boost production and jobs in Tairawhiti
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is supporting Gisborne business Leaderbrand to produce salad vegetables year round and create more jobs in the Tairāwhiti region, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Tairāwhiti skills projects get $2.27 million boost
Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund will invest over $2.27 million to promote skills, training and employment in disadvantaged areas of Tairāwhiti, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced today. More >>
Foreign Minister to visit Australia and PNG
Tuesday, 1 October 2019, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is travelling to Australia and Papua New Guinea this week. The Minister will be Sydney to attend the regular six monthly Foreign Ministers Consultations with his counterpart Marise Payne. “This scheduled meeting ... More >>
New Era for SuperGold Card
Tuesday, 1 October 2019, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s over 65s now have easier ways to find SuperGold discounts and more places to use their card, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin announced today. More >>
Government backs action on regional banking
Monday, 30 September 2019, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s largest banks will trial regional banking hubs and have agreed not to close any branches outside of main centres while the trial is under way. More >>
Deeper trade, business and government links on agenda
Monday, 30 September 2019, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Stronger business and trade links between New Zealand and Fiji will be the focus of Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker’s visit to Fiji later this week. More >>
Construction begins on key Waikato walking and cycling link
Monday, 30 September 2019, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Walkers and cyclists in the Waikato received a boost today as Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter announced the start of construction on the first section of the 20km Cambridge to Hamilton Te Awa shared path. More >>
Tourism New Zealand leads the world in destination marketing
Monday, 30 September 2019, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has today welcomed an independent report that confirms Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) is a world leader in destination marketing. More >>
New rules to help construction companies
Sunday, 29 September 2019, 7:26 pm | New Zealand Government
New rules to help construction companies New government procurement rules coming into force this week will help keep construction companies afloat by promoting better practises when awarding multi-million dollar construction projects, Economic Development ... More >>
Support to expand community education programme on waste
Friday, 27 September 2019, 7:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage today announced $77,000 from the Ministry for the Environment’s Waste Minimisation Fund (WMF) to expand the Canterbury-based Sustainable Living Education Trust’s Future Living Skills programmes nationwide. More >>
Emergency Managers recognised
Friday, 27 September 2019, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Hon Peeni Henare has recognised long serving Bay of Plenty Emergency Managers at a ceremony in Tauranga today. Minister Henare presented Civil Defence Emergency Management Long Service Awards to a number of emergency managers ... More >>
Whangaparāoa iwi commemorate arrival of waka tīpuna
Friday, 27 September 2019, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Minister Kelvin Davis will be part of the welcome of the Tuia 250 waka flotilla on Saturday at Haika o Tainui beach. More >>
“If you can build it you will succeed”
Friday, 27 September 2019, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Speech by the Deputy Prime Minister to Dargaville High School to mark the opening of the home designed and constructed by the school Trades Academy. More >>
Fisheries decisions ensure sustainability
Friday, 27 September 2019, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Commercial catch limits for tarakihi will be reduced by a further 10 per cent as part of a package of measures to ensure sustainability of a number of fish stocks around the country. More >>
Government takes action on resource management reform
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today progressed its resource management reform agenda with a Bill to amend the Resource Management Act passing its first reading. More >>
Have your say on simpler rules for Auckland amenities
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Amendment Bill seeks to simplify the financial reporting requirements for nine charitable entities in the Auckland region that provide arts, cultural, recreational, heritage, rescue, and other facilities and services. More >>
Frontline Police numbers increased
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of frontline Police officers has been boosted by 78 with the graduation today of the latest recruit wing from the Royal New Zealand Police College. More >>
