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Extra Boost for Rural Road Safety
Sunday, 13 January 2019, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced an extension of the Government’s Safety Boost Programme to prevent deaths and serious injuries on rural New Zealand roads. The NZ Transport Agency will be investing $20 million to upgrade ... More >>
ACC initiative to help business be healthier and safer
Thursday, 10 January 2019, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
A $22 million investment by ACC into workplace injury prevention grants and subsidies will help make it easier for Kiwi businesses to keep their workplaces healthy and safe, says ACC Minister Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
More Kiwis getting emergency message
Friday, 4 January 2019, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Almost twice as many people received the test Civil Defence emergency alert to their mobile phone at its last test – meaning more New Zealanders than ever are capable of getting a heads-up in an emergency. More >>
It’s World Braille Day
Friday, 4 January 2019, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni welcomes the United Nations’ first ever World Braille Day . More >>
Too many people killed over Christmas
Thursday, 3 January 2019, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
The official holiday period has ended with nine people tragically killed in crashes on New Zealand roads. More >>
Provisional figure for 2018 road deaths
Tuesday, 1 January 2019, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash has extended his sympathies to the families and friends of the 380 people who died in vehicle accidents during 2018. Mr Nash has confirmed the provisional number of road deaths for 2018 has exceeded the annual toll for 2017, ... More >>
Let’s make 2019 different and take care on our roads
Tuesday, 1 January 2019, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
After another tragic year on New Zealand roads, Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter is emphasising Government’s commitment to improving the country’s road safety record. “380 people were killed on our roads in 2018. It is staggering ... More >>
New Year Honours List 2019
Monday, 31 December 2018, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: More >>
NZ contributing $1.5 million towards Sunda Strait recovery
Monday, 31 December 2018, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is contributing $1.5 million to help recovery efforts following the devastating tsunami that struck the Sunda Strait, in Indonesia, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
Contributions to sport honoured
Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has congratulated all those sportspeople honoured in the New Year’s honours today. “All the recipients have made invaluable contributions to a sector that is important to so many New Zealanders,” Grant Robertson ... More >>
Strong Pacific contribution celebrated in New Year’s Honours
Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
“Pacific women feature strongly in the 2019 New Year’s Honours list in recognition of their diverse contribution to Pacific Aotearoa in a range of fields including literature, fashion, mental health, youth development, sports, leadership and governance,” ... More >>
Honours recognise work that addresses climate change
Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change congratulates recipients in the 2019 New Year’s Honours whose work is helping Aotearoa New Zealand understand and address climate change. More >>
Congratulations to our Honours recipients
Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
One hundred and ninety six New Zealanders were congratulated today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for their contributions to New Zealand and our communities. The list is gender balanced again this year. “It is a privilege to be able to acknowledge ... More >>
Exporters first to benefit as CPTPP takes effect today
Sunday, 30 December 2018, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand exporters are among the first to benefit from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership which takes effect today. More >>
NZ expresses disappointment at Japan leaving IWC
Wednesday, 26 December 2018, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs 26 December 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT New Zealand expresses disappointment at Japan leaving International Whaling Commission Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters ... More >>
Statement from New Zealand Government on Indonesian Tsunami
Monday, 24 December 2018, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed her condolences to the Government and people of Indonesia for the loss of life and damage following yesterday’s tsunami which hit the Sunda Strait. More >>
Economy has solid momentum heading into 2019
Friday, 21 December 2018, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance 21 December 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Economy has solid momentum heading into 2019 New Zealand’s economy is in good shape heading into 2019, with data showing annual GDP growth of 3%, strength in regional ... More >>
Announcement of new High Commissioner to Samoa
Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced that diplomat Dr Trevor Matheson has been appointed the new High Commissioner to Samoa, with accreditation to American Samoa. “As a long-serving diplomat, Dr Matheson is more than suitably qualified ... More >>
Announcement of new Ambassador to Chile
Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of career diplomat Linda Te Puni as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Chile. “New Zealand and Chile enjoy a close and long-standing relationship and Ms Te Puni is very well ... More >>
Announcement of new Ambassador to Iraq
Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Tredene Dobson as Ambassador to Iraq. “Ms Dobson has worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade since 2003 serving in Seoul, and as Deputy Head of Mission in Jakarta ... More >>
