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Visit to strengthen trade links with Mexico
Friday, 1 March 2019, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker heads to Mexico this weekend for a series of meetings aimed at strengthening trade links with the Latin American nation. More >>
R&D rising but greater acceleration needed
Friday, 1 March 2019, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods welcomed news that total R&D spending across New Zealand grew by $758 million to $3.9 billion, or 1.37 percent of GDP. More >>
Ultra-fast broadband uptake hits 50% mark
Friday, 1 March 2019, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
About half of New Zealand homes and businesses have connected to faster, more reliable broadband across the 121 centres where ultra-fast broadband (UFB) is available, says Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi. More >>
International Fiscal Association, NZ Branch Conference
Friday, 1 March 2019, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you Casey and good morning everyone. I really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you again. More >>
Korean Peninsula diplomacy will require patience
Friday, 1 March 2019, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said that the outcome of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un underlines the complexity of the issues to be resolved on the Korean Peninsula. More >>
NZ Ambassador to chair WTO dispute settlement body
Friday, 1 March 2019, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker has welcomed the appointment of Ambassador David Walker to chair the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB). More >>
Ministers acknowledge enduring Pacific Defence cooperation
Friday, 1 March 2019, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Ron Mark and his Australian counterpart, Hon Christopher Pyne have released a Joint Statement on Defence Cooperation in the Pacific Region, following their meeting in Adelaide. More >>
Funding to help regions build resilience
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Projects planning for earthquakes from the Hikurangi subduction zone and improving Maori community engagement are among those receiving Government funding to support regions in building resilience to natural disasters and other emergencies, Minister ... More >>
Just Transition Summit to spark vital conversation
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The inaugural Just Transition Summit to be held in Taranaki in May will be a chance for businesses, workers, Māori, youth and communities to have their say on New Zealand’s pathway to a low emissions economy, Minister of Energy and Resources Dr Megan Woods ... More >>
New mental health facilities for Hillmorton in Christchurch
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister David Clark have announced additional funding for the construction of new specialist mental health facilities at Canterbury DHB’s Hillmorton campus. More >>
$25m redevelopment for Wellington Girls’ College
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Planning has started for a major redevelopment of Wellington Girls’ College as Education Minister Chris Hipkins today unveiled ambitious expansion plans. More >>
Strong export growth in face of global headwinds
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Recent trade statistics demonstrate the success and resilience of New Zealand’s export sector, Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker said today. More >>
5G on track for 2020: 3.5 GHz spectrum the first available
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The first allocation of 5G spectrum will be the 3.5 GHz band, with national rights to this portion of the spectrum expected to be auctioned early in 2020, Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Hon Kris Faafoi announced today. More >>
Consultation to help shape future NZSL video interpreting
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Consultation to help shape future sign language video interpreting and relay services More >>
Govt accounts in good shape amid global volatility
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Crown accounts show the Government’s financial position and New Zealand’s underlying economic fundamentals remain sound, providing protection from global volatility, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
New Zealand and Fiji to hold regular talks
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 9:18 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Fiji to hold regular talks Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand and Fiji will establish Joint Ministerial Consultations to allow regular discussions on issues and events in the region. Mr Peters is making his first ... More >>
Government investment in Far North’s future
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 7:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The future of the Far North is looking brighter with Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investments in key community-led projects across the district, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
Police shootings
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash has extended his sympathies to the Police and residents of Richmond in Christchurch who were caught up in the overnight shooting. More >>
NZ expresses concern at tensions in Jammu and Kashmir
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is calling for India and Pakistan to exercise restraint as tensions between the two countries rise. “New Zealand is concerned by the latest developments since the terrorist attack in Pulwama, Kashmir on 14 February,” ... More >>
Minister addresses Pacific Conference on Disability
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni will speak today about the shared challenges and opportunities faced by disabled people across New Zealand and the Pacific, at the Pacific Regional Conference on Disability in Fiji. More >>
