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Reform to support better outcomes for Māori learners
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s reform of the Tomorrow’s Schools system is a watershed moment in education and an opportunity to create meaningful change for ākonga Māori and their whānau, Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis said today. More >>
Supporting all schools to succeed
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s reform of the Tomorrow’s Schools system will put more frontline support closer to schools to give every child the best chance to succeed, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Infrastructure pipeline growing
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Infrastructure Minister is welcoming the first of many updated project pipelines from the newly established New Zealand Infrastructure Commission today. More >>
Tighter firearms law to further improve safety
Monday, 11 November 2019, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Tougher gun laws designed to improve public safety through firearms prohibition orders are proposed in a new document released for public input. More >>
New TVNZ chair & directors confirmed
Monday, 11 November 2019, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Andy Coupe has been confirmed as TVNZ’s new Board Chair. More >>
Hutt Road cycle path officially opened
Monday, 11 November 2019, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter today officially opened a separated pathway, following the completion of the Kaiwharawhara Stream bridge, which will improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians along Hutt Road. More >>
Announcement of new Ambassador to Russia
Friday, 8 November 2019, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of career diplomat Si’alei van Toor as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Russia. “I’m pleased to appoint Ms van Toor to this position. She brings a wealth of experience ... More >>
Giving a Boost to Kiwi small businesses
Friday, 8 November 2019, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A new initiative to better support small businesses through hands-on mentoring and advice has been launched by the Minister for Small Business. More >>
Nearly three quarters of Rolleston connected to UFB
Friday, 8 November 2019, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Quarterly Connectivity Report shows that more and more New Zealanders are moving to Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB), with Rolleston having the highest uptake at 74 per cent, as at the end of September. More >>
Historic day for landmark climate change legislation in NZ
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The passing of the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill will help ensure a safe planet for our kids and grandkids, the Minister for Climate Change James Shaw said today. More >>
Minister's response to Oranga Tamariki review
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The review of Oranga Tamariki practice around the planned uplift of a Hastings baby in May shows significant failings by the Ministry and that the planned and funded changes to shift from a child crisis service to a proper care and protection service ... More >>
New High Commissioner to the United Kingdom announced
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of Bede Corry as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. More >>
Minister wishes students success in exams
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has wished students the best of luck for this year’s NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams which start tomorrow. More >>
Methane satellite mission control in New Zealand
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Mission Control for an international space mission to help tackle climate change will be based in New Zealand, with the Government putting $26 million towards the state-of-the-art satellite, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Woods ... More >>
Kiwis getting higher pay
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Working New Zealanders are getting more in their back pockets under the Coalition Government’s economic plan. Stats NZ data today shows average weekly ordinary time earnings are up by $83 since the Government took office. This shows that working ... More >>
More support for schools to reduce energy consumption
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting schools to cut down their energy consumption and reduce environmental impacts, with a quarter of all schools having their lights replaced with LEDs, a sustainability contestable fund and a plan to improve the environmental ... More >>
New Zealand’s manaakitanga highlighted in China
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis heads to China on Friday to lead the New Zealand Government presence at the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism closing ceremony. More >>
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister to visit NZ
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Hon James Marape will visit New Zealand from 13 to 15 November, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. “New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have a warm and friendly relationship. I look forward to welcoming ... More >>
Climate change research boost
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Should we plan for drought or deluge and how is CO2 released from the ocean’s floor? Several climate change projects were given a boost in the latest Marsden Fund investment of $83.6 million, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods said today. More >>
Learn how to stay safe on World Tsunami Awareness Day
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Hon Peeni Henare says World Tsunami Awareness Day today (5 November) is a chance for all New Zealanders to learn more about the tsunami risk in our regions and the right actions to take to stay safe. More >>
