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Next step in international work to end modern day slavery
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking feedback on the prospect of New Zealand becoming a party to the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Forced Labour Protocol, Workplace Relations and Safety, and Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway announced today. More >>
Oranga Marae supports new wharekai at Waipapa Marae
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister, Hon. Nanaia Mahuta and the Minister of Internal Affairs and Presiding Member of the Lottery Grants Board, the Hon Tracey Martin today congratulated Waipapa Marae in Kawhia on the opening of its new wharekai. More >>
Vaccination the best protection against measles
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark is urging people to ensure their vaccinations are up to date as more MMR vaccine is sent to Canterbury to deal with the measles outbreak. More >>
The secret’s out! Spies fly the rainbow flag
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister Responsible for the NZSIS and GCSB, Andrew Little, today launched the Standing Out LGBTQI+ staff network for New Zealand’s Intelligence Community. More >>
Pushing hard for Pasifika achievement in STEM
Monday, 11 March 2019, 9:24 pm | New Zealand Government
11 March 2019 MEDIA STATEMENT Pushing hard for Pasifika achievement in STEM The Minister for Pacific Peoples is pushing hard for greater Pasifika participation in STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) with a further boost this year ... More >>
New Zealand to support Solomon Islands general election
Monday, 11 March 2019, 9:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters and Minister of Defence Ron Mark today announced a package of support to the Solomon Islands Government ahead of the national general election on April 3. More >>
Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan delivered to Minister
Monday, 11 March 2019, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Another important milestone in Christchurch’s regeneration has been achieved with the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration receiving the draft Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan. More >>
Renewable energy for Christchurch hospital
Sunday, 10 March 2019, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says two new woody biomass boilers for Christchurch Hospital will improve the Canterbury DHB’s resilience and environmental sustainability. More >>
Chile mission will promote indigenous perspectives
Sunday, 10 March 2019, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Maori Development Hon Nanaia Mahuta will travel to Chile for four days this month following an invitation to be the keynote speaker at an indigenous women’s conference in Santiago on 14 March. More >>
Minister launches Aerospace Challenge
Friday, 8 March 2019, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today opened the New Zealand Aerospace Challenge 2019 with ChristchurchNZ and Airbus, a world leader in aeronautics and space technology. More >>
Defence Minister salutes our military women on Women’s Day
Friday, 8 March 2019, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Women are joining the New Zealand Defence Force in record numbers and are making an invaluable contribution to New Zealand’s security, says Defence Minister Ron Mark. More >>
A chance to recognise unpaid work
Friday, 8 March 2019, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter is celebrating the value of unpaid work to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019. “This year, my partner and I have welcomed the birth of our first child. As a full time working mum, I rely on unpaid work by ... More >>
Chatham Islands pāua plan approved
Friday, 8 March 2019, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Efforts to reverse the decline in the Chatham Islands pāua fishery are the focus of a new plan jointly agreed between government, the local community and industry. More >>
Funding grants for regional cultural organisations open
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Applications to the fourth round of the Regional Culture and Heritage Fund (RCHF) are now open, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Robertson announced today. “I am delighted some $7 million is now available to regional arts, culture ... More >>
Workplace responses to family violence
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Workplace responses to family violence – marking International Women’s Day #WeToo More >>
Bill introduced for synthetics crackdown
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Police will get stronger powers of search and seizure to crackdown on synthetic drugs under new legislation, which makes the two main synthetics (5F-ADB and AMB-FUBINACA) Class A drugs. The Government has today introduced the Misuse of Drugs Amendment ... More >>
Investing in the future of forestry
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Eight outstanding students have been presented with inaugural forestry scholarships by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Forestry Minister Shane Jones at a special awards ceremony at the University of Canterbury. More >>
Hawke’s Bay’s approach to coastal hazards draws praise
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Hawke’s Bay’s collaborative approach to coastal hazards draws international praise More >>
Serious Fraud Office: biennial fraud and corruption conference
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
As Minister responsible for the Serious Fraud Office, it is a great pleasure to be opening the 2019 Fraud and Corruption Conference ‘Protecting New Zealand’s taonga’. More >>
Privacy Commissioner reappointed
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced the reappointment of John Edwards as the Privacy Commissioner. More >>
