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DOC geared up for busy summer with visitor behavior campaign
Monday, 17 December 2018, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage, in launching a new visitor behaviour campaign, says the Department of Conservation (DOC) is well prepared for a busy summer with more resources to respond to growing domestic and international visitor numbers. ... More >>
New plan to save kiwi in the wild
Sunday, 16 December 2018, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A new plan to reverse the decline of all five kiwi species was launched by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage at a kiwi release on Taranaki Mounga today. “The Kiwi Recovery Plan/Mahere Whakaora Kiwi 2018-2028 signals an exciting new phase in kiwi conservation, ... More >>
$1.4 billion to save lives on our roads
Sunday, 16 December 2018, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Julie Anne Genter Associate Minister of Transport 16 December 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT $1.4 billion to save lives on our roads Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced a $1.4 billion, three-year programme ... More >>
Speech: Peters - “Pacific Partnerships” - Georgetown
Saturday, 15 December 2018, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Georgetown Address, in partnership with the Center for Australian, New Zealand & Pacific Studies - Georgetown University and the NZ Embassy More >>
Climate Change Minister James Shaw COP24 comments
Saturday, 15 December 2018, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister James Shaw COP24 comments Climate Change Minister James Shaw: “The negotiations are still going here in Katowice. That’s not unusual at COPs, and I’m confident we will get there.” “This is my third COP but it’s ... More >>
Ngāti Hinerangi and Crown initial Deed of Settlement
Friday, 14 December 2018, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown and Ngāti Hinerangi have initialed a Deed of Settlement for the iwi historical Treaty claims, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little announced today. More >>
Safer MSD Service Centre roll out
Friday, 14 December 2018, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, today visited the Otara Work and Income service centre, the first Auckland office with the new and improved security features stemming from the Ashburton tragedy in 2014. More >>
Have your say on new rules for medicines and medical devices
Friday, 14 December 2018, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Hon Dr David Clark wants the public, professionals, businesses and other interested parties to have their say on a new regime that aims to ensure the safety, quality and efficacy/performance of therapeutic products accessed by New ... More >>
Brakes applied to pay increases for public service chiefs
Friday, 14 December 2018, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins today welcomed the 2018 State Sector Pay Report , which shows pay increases for chief executives are slowing. More >>
Amendments to the Christchurch District Plan approved
Friday, 14 December 2018, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
A proposal to clarify the rules for rebuilding homes in some eastern suburbs of Christchurch has been given the go ahead. More >>
PGF investment to boost digital connectivity
Friday, 14 December 2018, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
People and businesses in Eastern Bay of Plenty will benefit from the Provincial Growth Fund’s (PGF) investment to improve digital connectivity in the regions, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
PGF investing in future of aquaculture
Friday, 14 December 2018, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing to accelerate the development of aquaculture in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash announced today. More >>
PGF investing to grow Eastern Bay of Plenty economy
Friday, 14 December 2018, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will support several projects in Eastern Bay of Plenty to boost the economic potential of the region and unlock new opportunities for local people. More >>
Ngāti Tūwharetoa passes third reading
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Andrew Little, today welcomed Te Ariki Tā Tumu Te Heuheu and members of Ngāti Tūwharetoa to Parliament to witness the Third Reading of their Treaty Settlement legislation, the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Claims ... More >>
Strategy launched for keeping Kiwis healthier and safer
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Strategy launched for keeping Kiwis healthier and safer at work A new Health and Safety at Work Strategy commits New Zealand to better practices in the workplace for the next decade, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway announced ... More >>
New Zealand to phase down use of HFCs from 2020
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will begin phasing down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) from 2020 as part of an international effort expected to avoid 0.5 degrees Celsius of global warming. More >>
New Zealand to chair Missile Technology Control Regime
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Winston Peters announced today that New Zealand will take up the chair of the Missile Technology Control Regime later next year. More >>
Racing industry Ministerial Advisory Committee established
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced a five-member Ministerial Advisory Committee to inform next steps on the Messara Review of the New Zealand Racing Industry. More >>
Appointment of Associate Judge of the High Court
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General David Parker has announced today that Christchurch barrister Dale Lester has been appointed an Associate Judge of the High Court. More >>
Online guide for victims and survivors of sexual violence
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Jan Logie Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence Issues) 13 December 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT New online guide for victims and survivors of sexual violence Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic ... More >>
