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Pita Paraone mourned as a loyal and faithful leader
Monday, 26 August 2019, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Local Government and Māori Development, Hon Nanaia Mahuta says the passing of Northland’s Pita Paraone will leave a huge gap in Local Government and Māori politics. More >>
PGF investment a game changer for Invercargill
Sunday, 25 August 2019, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will help bring the heart back to Invercargill’s inner city as part of a $165 million redevelopment, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced today. The announcement was made on the same day ... More >>
More mental health nurses sign up for voluntary bonding
Saturday, 24 August 2019, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
A record number of mental health nurses have applied for a scheme to help reduce shortages in hospitals, in our communities, and in our regions, Health Minister David Clark says. More >>
Investment package to boost Glacier Country tourism
Saturday, 24 August 2019, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Investment package to boost Glacier Country tourism The West Coast’s Glacier Country will receive a significant investment to boost the area’s spectacular visitor attractions, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. ... More >>
Hamilton to Auckland rail service full steam ahead
Friday, 23 August 2019, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The NZ Transport Agency has approved funding for construction of the Hamilton to Auckland start up rail service, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today. This funding enables the implementation of the service. It includes construction ... More >>
Rural youth to benefit from expansion of mental health pilot
Friday, 23 August 2019, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s expansion of youth mental health pilot Piki to the Wairarapa DHB region means young people living in rural settings will receive better mental health support, says Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Homes for the homeless in Whangarei
Friday, 23 August 2019, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Whangarei homeless people are getting more chances to have a home with the launch today of Whangarei Housing First. More >>
PGF supports artificial intelligence and food development
Friday, 23 August 2019, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Top of the South is set to benefit from Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) support for initiatives that include the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Institute and a Food Factory for start-up food producers, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for ... More >>
Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan approved
Friday, 23 August 2019, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
The regeneration of Christchurch, and the transition to local leadership, continues with the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration announcing the approval of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan. More >>
New Zealand launches Pacific Defence Gender Network in Apia
Friday, 23 August 2019, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Ron Mark has announced the launch of a Pacific Defence Gender Network to promote the meaningful participation of women in Pacific defence forces through annual seminars and increased collaboration. More >>
Next steps for Auckland light rail
Thursday, 22 August 2019, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
The two preferred delivery partners for Auckland light rail have been chosen and a final decision on who will build this transformational infrastructure will be made early next year, Minister of Transport Phil Twyford announced. More >>
Boosting workplace literacy and numeracy training
Thursday, 22 August 2019, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
More New Zealanders will be supported through literacy and numeracy training in the workplace, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
Government taking action to close gender pay gap
Wednesday, 21 August 2019, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Passing equal pay legislation, delivering record pay settlements for female dominated workforces and requiring public sector agencies to develop plans to close the gender pay gap are just some of the steps the Government is taking to ensure women are paid ... More >>
Bill to allow licensed premises to stay open for RWC matches
Wednesday, 21 August 2019, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Justice will introduce a bill to amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow licensed premises to remain open for Rugby World Cup matches. More >>
Helping our cities grow up and out
Wednesday, 21 August 2019, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
A new approach to urban planning designed to allow our cities to make room for growth has today been released by Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford and Environment Minister David Parker. More >>
Strong leadership for new Infrastructure Commission
Wednesday, 21 August 2019, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has today announced the inaugural board for the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga. More >>
Contempt of Court Bill passes third reading
Wednesday, 21 August 2019, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill that consolidates and modernises the rules relating to contempt of court has passed its third reading, Minister of Justice, Andrew Little says. More >>
More Kiwi students take leap to NASA
Tuesday, 20 August 2019, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A second cohort of high-performing New Zealand tertiary students and recent graduates are set to wing their way to California to participate in the NASA International Internship Programme. More >>
Independent election policy costing unit a step closer
Tuesday, 20 August 2019, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The creation of an entity to provide political parties with independent and non-partisan policy costings is a step closer today, according to Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Associate Finance Minister James Shaw. More >>
NZ provides further $3m humanitarian support for Syria
Monday, 19 August 2019, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced a further $3 million in humanitarian assistance to help people affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria. “The Government has contributed this additional funding to the International Committee of the Red ... More >>
