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Innovative tech and tools to better manage freedom camping

Monday, 2 December 2019, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government

A package of new and expanded technology and other tools will encourage responsible camping and help communities and local councils better manage freedom camping this summer, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>

Government investing to future proof school property

Sunday, 1 December 2019, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Government investing to future proof school property Nearly every state schools will receive a capital injection next year valued at $693 per student to bring forward urgent school property improvements, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Education ... More >>

Speech: Robertson - Future-proofing New Zealand

Saturday, 30 November 2019, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Future-proofing New Zealand It is a great pleasure to be with you today in Whanganui. Like the Prime Minister I grew up with the TV clip of Selwyn Toogood booming “What do you say Whanganui, the money or the bag?” to an unsuspecting ‘It’s in the ... More >>

Infrastructure investments to be brought forward

Saturday, 30 November 2019, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Infrastructure investments to be brought forward The Government has decided to bring forward major investments in New Zealand’s infrastructure to future proof the economy. “Cabinet has agreed to a significant boost to infrastructure investment. I have ... More >>

P-8A Poseidon base works commence

Friday, 29 November 2019, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Defence Ron Mark turned the first sod of earth on the infrastructure works for the new P-8A Poseidon fleet at RNZAF Base Ohakea today. More >>

Launch of the National Emergency Management Agency

Friday, 29 November 2019, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Hon Peeni Henare today announced the establishment of the new National Emergency Management Agency from 1 December 2019. Civil Defence Minister Hon Peeni Henare today announced the establishment of the new National Emergency ... More >>

Govt accounts show strong debt position

Friday, 29 November 2019, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government

The Government’s books are in good shape, with low debt and expenses close to forecast, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>

NASA 2020 Internship applications open

Friday, 29 November 2019, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand tertiary students with top grades and a passion for space will once again be offered the opportunity to work with the world’s best and brightest at NASA, Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>

More medical staff and essential supplies to Samoa

Friday, 29 November 2019, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced further support to Samoa in the wake of an ongoing measles outbreak in the country. More >>

Cost less of a factor for Kiwis seeking GP care

Friday, 29 November 2019, 8:06 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr David Clark says new data showing a sharp drop in the number of people who can’t afford to visit their GP is a sign of real progress. More >>

Trade for All board releases recommendations

Thursday, 28 November 2019, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government

The Trade for All Advisory Board has released its recommendations for making New Zealand’s trade policy deliver for all New Zealanders. More >>

Prime Minister Delivers Erebus Apology

Thursday, 28 November 2019, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Greetings distinguished guests In remembrance of the tragic events of Erebus On a high mountain, those who were loved, were lost We continue to grieve for them. They are etched forever in our hearts. The place of the departed is for them; for us, ... More >>

PGF backing Southland skills

Thursday, 28 November 2019, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government

The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is supporting an initiative that will help Southlanders into local jobs, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced in Invercargill today. More >>

Porirua housing partnership to improve housing in the city

Thursday, 28 November 2019, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government

A partnership signed today between the Crown and local iwi, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangātira (Ngāti Toa), will improve the quality of state housing in western Porirua, says the Associate Minister of Housing, Kris Faafoi. More >>

Ten Southland engineering firms get PGF funding

Thursday, 28 November 2019, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government

Ten engineering firms in Southland are receiving Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment to lift productivity and create new jobs, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones said today in Invercargill. More >>

Public service gender pay gap continues to close

Thursday, 28 November 2019, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has made good progress towards eliminating the gender pay gap in the Public Service, Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter announced today. The latest data from the annual Public Service Workforce Data Report, shows that the 2019 Public ... More >>

Safer speed limits for schools

Thursday, 28 November 2019, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is delivering on its commitment to make streets safer for kids to walk and cycle to school, by reducing speed limits to a maximum of 40 km/h around urban schools and 60 km/h around rural schools. “Our kids should have the freedom ... More >>