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PGF supporting a diversified Taranaki economy
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is helping Taranaki prepare for its future with three investments in early stage projects, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Work to begin on Taranaki Crossing project
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Work will begin immediately on the Taranaki Crossing Project that will create jobs and boost visitor access to Mt Taranaki, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. The project will expand ... More >>
PGF invests over $2 million in the West Coast and Canterbury
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest in an initiative to get young people into jobs, as well as looking at whether the West Coast ports should be put under the same governance structure, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regional Economic ... More >>
KiwiBuild reset reduces deposit needed to buy first home
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking action to ensure more low and middle income New Zealanders can buy their own home, with the announcement of an innovative new ownership scheme as part of the KiwiBuild reset and a reduction in the deposit requirement to 5%. More >>
KiwiBuild reset to help more NZers into home ownership
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is announcing new initiatives to help more New Zealanders into homeownership through its KiwiBuild reset, Housing Minister Megan Woods announced today. More >>
Construction activity expected to hit $43.5 billion
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
The 2019 National Construction Pipeline Report, released today, forecasts that construction activity across the country will continue to remain strong for at least the next five years. More >>
More money to go to schools, taking pressure off family
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Around 1700 schools will soon be able to opt in to receive additional funding, with information on the school donations scheme released today to provide certainty for parents and schools, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. More >>
New primary school planned for Drury
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
The rapidly growing residential area of Drury in south Auckland is set to gain a new primary school by 2022, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Central online hub for te reo Māori resources launched
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
A new central online hub for te reo Māori resources will make teaching and learning in te reo Māori, fun, easy and relevant for teachers, learners and whānau, Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
A new school for Tauranga and 50 new classrooms
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is building a new school and 50 new classrooms to provide around 1,300 additional student places at 23 schools and kura across the Bay of Plenty and in Taranaki, Manawatū and Whanganui. More >>
Refreshed Northland Action Plan launched
Monday, 2 September 2019, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The refresh of the Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Action Plan will drive growth in Northland and build on the significant progress made over the last two years, says Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau. ... More >>
Evident that improvements to Evidence Act needed
Monday, 2 September 2019, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Further changes will be made to the Evidence Act 2006, announced Minister of Justice Andrew Little today. More >>
New tool to help iwi support Māori educational pathways
Monday, 2 September 2019, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Iwi will now be able to access student information effortlessly thanks to a new tool developed in partnership with iwi education leaders around the country, Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
Hydrogen plan points way to renewable future
Monday, 2 September 2019, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is charting the way towards a more renewable energy system with the launch of a national vision for hydrogen, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods announced today. More >>
Govt announces Cancer Control Agency and PHARMAC funding
Sunday, 1 September 2019, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Government announces Cancer Control Agency and PHARMAC funding boost The Government is taking action to ensure New Zealanders living with cancer have access to high quality care no matter who they are, or where they live. “Cancer touches just about ... More >>
$2.7 million to support new Tauranga papakāinga
Saturday, 31 August 2019, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development and Associate Minister of Housing Hon Nanaia Mahuta today announced a $2.793 million investment to support a new papakāinga in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. More >>
Language is a crucial part of a changing society
Saturday, 31 August 2019, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Language is a crucial part of a changing society Tonga Language Week starts on Sunday, providing us all with the opportunity to reflect on the role languages play in a changing society. “Right across government we are making changes to help resolve ... More >>
Helping Kiwis get ACC advice for free
Saturday, 31 August 2019, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
A new Navigation Service offers free, independent advice and advocacy for people making ACC claims. More >>
More communities to benefit from responsible camping funding
Saturday, 31 August 2019, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has partnered with 38 councils so more communities around the country can benefit from funding to support responsible camping, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
Ministry of Health to prioritise measles response
Friday, 30 August 2019, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
“Despite an additional 57,000 MRR vaccines administered in the last 6 months, New Zealand has not escaped the outbreak of measles occurring globally,” Associate Minister Health Julie Anne Genter said. “As of earlier today, there have been 762 ... More >>
