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International Customs Day
Thursday, 24 January 2019, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Customs Hon Kris Faafoi says International Customs Day (26 January) is timely to recognise the work of the important agency. More >>
Making sure NZ’s import facilities can manage biosecurity
Thursday, 24 January 2019, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is taking action to ensure a key part of New Zealand’s biosecurity infrastructure is up to standard, Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor announced today. More >>
Wage rises helping Kiwis cover the cost of living
Wednesday, 23 January 2019, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Figures out today show wages continue to rise faster than the cost of living, Acting Finance Minister David Clark says. More >>
Foreign Minister holds talks with senior Japanese Govt rep
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has welcomed talks held today with a visiting senior Japanese government representative as a further sign the relationship is going from strength to strength. More >>
Record investment in low emissions vehicles announced
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Low emission transport will receive a record boost totalling more than $11 million, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods announced today. More >>
Minister of Defence departs for Middle East and South Sudan
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
While overseas the Minister of Defence will visit NZDF personnel deployed to the Multinational Force and Observers mission on the Sinai Peninsula, the United Nations Truce Supervisory Organisation on the Golan Heights, and the United Nations Mission ... More >>
NZ UK trade relations advanced in Prime Ministers meeting
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May have advanced trade and a range of other issues during a one hour meeting held in London today. More >>
Climate change not so cool
Monday, 21 January 2019, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
With temperatures high around the country, Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter has launched the Ministry of Health’s new Heat Health Plan Guidelines. “Climate change is a big threat to our society, and we need to plan for anticipated weather ... More >>
CPTPP meeting agrees guidelines to expand trade agreement
Sunday, 20 January 2019, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The first Commission meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has reached agreement on guidelines to expand the trade agreement. Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker welcomed the agreement on accession procedures ... More >>
First NZ Study on effects of screen-time on pre-schoolers
Friday, 18 January 2019, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Obesity, poorer motor skills, hyperactivity problems and poor sleep are just some of the effects that may be experienced by pre-school children who exceed New Zealand’s screen-time guidelines, according to a study funded by the Ministry of Social Development’s ... More >>
Growth in Police deployments
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Left to right: Police Commissioner Mike Bush; Wing Patron Dame Annette King; Police Minister Stuart Nash More >>
Parker to attend first CPTPP Commission meeting in Tokyo
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker heads to Tokyo later this week for the first Commission meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement, which came into force on 30 December 2018. More >>
Benefit rates remain low
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Latest benefit figures show the proportion of the working-age population receiving a main benefit remains similar to this time last year, with the rate of people on youth and parent benefits continuing to decline, Social Development Minister Carmel ... More >>
Andrew Little leads UN Human Rights Review
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister, Andrew Little, leads a delegation to New Zealand’s third Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 21 January. More >>
Finance Minister travels to Davos World Economic Forum
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Grant Robertson will accompany the Prime Minister to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) More >>
PM to promote trade and wellbeing at World Economic Forum
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be promoting free trade agreements with the UK and EU and the Government’s wellbeing agenda to global leaders when she heads to London, the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and Brussels next week. More >>
Government accounts show books in good order
Wednesday, 16 January 2019, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Crown financial statements released today show the Government’s books are in good order, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Extra Safety Boost for Manawatu-Wanganui Roads
Sunday, 13 January 2019, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced an extension of the Government’s Safety Boost Programme targeting rural roads in Manawatu-Wanganui. More >>
Extra Safety Boost for Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay Roads
Sunday, 13 January 2019, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced an extension of the Government’s Safety Boost Programme targeting rural roads in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. More >>
Extra Safety Boost for West Coast Roads
Sunday, 13 January 2019, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced an extension of the Government’s Safety Boost Programme targeting roads on the West Coast. More >>
