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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 >>

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 >>

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