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Trade and sustainability focus of visit to Spain and Ireland
Friday, 12 July 2019, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth and Minister for the Environment David Parker heads to Spain and Ireland next week for a series of meetings focused on world trade, sustainability issues and the EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement. More >>
PGF brings berry good news for Northland
Friday, 12 July 2019, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest in the rapid expansion of a labour intensive, high-tech hydroponic berry growing operation in Northland, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Kaingaroa community looks to a new future
Friday, 12 July 2019, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development and Associate Minister of Housing Hon Nanaia Mahuta today visited the close-knit community of Kaingaroa Village to announce a $2.4 million investment in housing as part of the ongoing community development project in the ... More >>
One Billion Trees Programme protecting national tāonga
Friday, 12 July 2019, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to supporting a Northland iwi establish a native tree sanctuary on ancestral land, Forestry Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
Refundability supports R&D out of the gate
Friday, 12 July 2019, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced improvements to its R&D Tax Incentive to ensure financial support reaches more businesses investing in new ideas, Minister of Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods says. More >>
Terms of Reference for Defence Estate Review Released
Thursday, 11 July 2019, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Ron Mark has today released the Terms of Reference for a review of the Defence estate footprint. More >>
One BillionTrees supporting a sustainable future for Mangatu
Thursday, 11 July 2019, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The One Billion Trees Fund will support a Māori Incorporation in the Gisborne District to move to a more productive and sustainable land-use model, Forestry Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Building Code compliance standards funded for free download
Thursday, 11 July 2019, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced over 120 standards used for Building Code compliance are now available to be accessed and downloaded for free, says Building and Construction Minister Jenny Salesa. More >>
Waiapu catchment gets major boost from One BillionTrees Fund
Thursday, 11 July 2019, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
The One Billion Trees Fund is providing a boost of up to $5 million to the East Cape to address key environmental issues in the Waiapu Catchment, Forestry Minister Shane Jones has announced. Led by Whakaoratia te mana o te Waiapu – a partnership ... More >>
Improved acute dialysis and cardiac facilities at Middlemore
Thursday, 11 July 2019, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says new and improved acute dialysis and cardiac service facilities at Middlemore Hospital will make a real difference to the lives of more than 100 seriously unwell people every week. The Government has approved Counties ... More >>
Race Relations Commissioner appointed
Thursday, 11 July 2019, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
Retiring Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon has been appointed the next Race Relations Commissioner, Justice Minister Andrew Little announced today. More >>
Steps taken to secure the future of New Zealand House
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says further steps are being taken towards securing the future of New Zealand House in London. “After lengthy discussions between New Zealand officials and the United Kingdom’s Crown Estate a lease and ... More >>
Provincial Growth Fund supports more full-time orchard jobs
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest to help a Gisborne orchard expand its business and put hard to place unemployed into year-round permanent jobs, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Employment Minister Willie Jackson ... More >>
PGF further supports Tairāwhiti’s economic growth
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing in projects to support medical research, wood processing and social enterprise to further enhance Tairāwhiti’s economic potential, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
PGF accelerates road upgrades in Tairāwhiti
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The delivery of Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) supported road upgrades in Tairāwhiti is proving a major boost for the region, Regional Economic Development Shane Jones says. More >>
Have your say on new rules for medicinal cannabis
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
More widespread access to medicinal cannabis products is a step closer today with the release of proposals for regulations says Minister of Health Dr David Clark. More >>
Judge Becroft reappointed as Children’s Commissioner
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Children’s Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft has had his appointment extended until 30 June 2021, Minister of Social Development Carmel Sepuloni said. More >>
Students granted formal qualifications after fees scrapped
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 8:05 am | New Zealand Government
Almost 150,000 current and former students with unpaid NCEA fees have today been formally awarded their NCEA credits or qualifications. It follows the Government’s decision in the Wellbeing Budget to remove the $76.70 NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship ... More >>
Govt proposing to make clean cars cheaper
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is proposing to make electric, hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles more affordable so New Zealand families can choose a vehicle that’s better for the climate and their back pocket. More >>
PGF invests in game changing initiatives for Bay of Plenty
Monday, 8 July 2019, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest in two pioneering business proposals for New Zealand, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today in the Bay of Plenty. More >>
