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Sumner skate park project kicks off
Friday, 1 February 2019, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will grant the transitional use of several Crown-owned properties in Sumner for a new permanent skate park and the creation of a community green space, says the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Megan Woods. More >>
Govt welcomes vote of confidence in economic management
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s economic and fiscal management has received another vote of confidence today from ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. S&P today revised its outlook on New Zealand’s ... More >>
Nationwide events to commemorate Waitangi Day 2019
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Events on marae and lake fronts, in community centres, local museums and town squares are being held throughout the country to commemorate Waitangi Day 2019, Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Jacinda Ardern says today. More >>
Bridges already confused about policy costings
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Simon Bridges has added to confusion about the costings of National’s tax policy today, and needs to clear up how much New Zealanders would get and how the plan would be paid for, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Fair Pay Agreement Working Group recommendations released
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will take time to consider the recommendations of the Fair Pay Agreement Working Group which reported back today, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
Fair Pay Agreement Working Group recommendations released
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will take time to consider the recommendations of the Fair Pay Agreement Working Group which reported back today, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
Sea level rise report strengthens resolve
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change says Government recognises the challenges facing many on the frontline of coastal impacts from sea level rise. More >>
National's numbers just don't add up
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government
National's tax plans do not match up with the money they are wanting to spend, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. “National has got some serious explaining to do about how they’re going to afford their tax promises. “Taking their estimate ... More >>
New Zealand doubles support for Nauru’s economic resilience
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced today that New Zealand is to increase funding for economic resilience, human development and good governance in the island nation of Nauru by $8 million over three years. “This year marks 50 years of independence ... More >>
Insulation boost means more warm dry homes
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Community groups have given a boost to the Government’s new insulation programme Warmer Kiwi Homes, meaning in some parts of the country low income homeowners will be able to insulate their homes for free, Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Govt to act to protect bank, insurance consumers
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government agreed at Cabinet today to fast-track customer protection measures in the financial sector. More >>
Peters: National Yearling Sales Series [27/1/19]
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Buyers have every reason to be confident with the quality of the New Zealand bloodstock. More >>
Peters: Ratana Speech 2019 [24/1/19]
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to be here. It is a great privilege to be welcomed to Ratana again. More >>
Little: UNHRC Third Universal Periodic Review [21/1/19]
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Andrew Little speech to United Nations Human Rights Council for the third Universal Periodic Review More >>
Registered Architects Board appointments announced [23/1/19]
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Registered Architects Board appointments, Chair and Deputy Chair have been announced by Building and Construction Minister Jenny Salesa today. More >>
New Conservation Authority Chairperson announced
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Edward Ellison is the new Chairperson of the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA), Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
Guide to designing accessible public buildings released
Monday, 28 January 2019, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
A guide to designing accessible public buildings was released by Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa and Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni today. “Access to public buildings is a basic human right and New Zealand building ... More >>
NZ to take part in talks on global e-commerce rules
Saturday, 26 January 2019, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand to take part in talks on global e-commerce rules New Zealand will take part in negotiations to establish global e-commerce trade rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO). Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker has today welcomed ... More >>
Next steps in improving our response to family violence
Friday, 25 January 2019, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Justice has released a summary of feedback on draft guidance for information sharing under new family violence legislation. More >>
Govt targets anti-competitive behaviour
Friday, 25 January 2019, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has today announced the start of public consultation on measures to strengthen the law protecting consumers and small business from anti-competitive behaviour by powerful firms. More >>
