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PM welcomes state visit by Chilean President
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The President of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Sebastián Piñera, will visit New Zealand on 19 November 2018, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
Councils to consider case for Hamilton rail
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Waikato councils will consider the business case for a start-up Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service expected to begin in 2020, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
Tackling rural health workforce issues
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says the Government will take a series of measures to improve the supply of doctors, nurses and midwives working in rural New Zealand. More >>
PGF investment in Manawatū-Whanganui
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has today announced a Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) package for Manawatū-Whanganui of about $48 million. More >>
PGF investment in Advanced Aviation Hub in Whanganui
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
A $400,000 investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will be used to fund the first stage of an Advanced Aviation Hub at Whanganui Airport, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
PGF investing to expand National Driver Training Centre
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
A $2.8 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will help establish a national commercial driver programme near Palmerston North, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
PGF investment to fast track regional freight hub
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
A $40 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will enable KiwiRail to build a new regional freight hub near Palmerston North, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
PGF to improve regional digital connectivity
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $40 million to improve digital connectivity in the regions, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi has announced today. More >>
Substantial progress made on RCEP
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor has welcomed a commitment to conclude the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership negotiations next year following substantial progress this year. More >>
Women’s Rugby World Cup hosting rights a win for the game
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s successful bid to host the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup will raise the profile of the game locally and provide a valuable economic boost for the game, Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson says. More >>
New High Commissioner to Australia announced
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced the appointment of Dame Annette King as High Commissioner to Australia. More >>
New Minister and Unit for Māori housing
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
To improve housing opportunities for Māori, a dedicated Māori Housing Unit will be established and Minister Nanaia Mahuta will be appointed the Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development (Māori Housing) to lead it, Housing and Urban Development ... More >>
Little: Pike River drift re-entry to proceed
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Next Monday is the 8th anniversary of the dreadful tragedy at Pike River Coal Mine. Two men escaped with their lives. 29 others never came home. Today I am announcing my decision on whether - or not - a plan to re-enter the Pike River mine drift will ... More >>
Pike River Mine Drift re-entry plan to proceed
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Pike River Mine Drift will be re-entered, Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little announced today. More >>
PGF support for new marine travel lift
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has today announced Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) support for a new 560-tonne travel lift for Oceania Marine Group. More >>
Major funding boost for Māori community repairs
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Development, Hon Nanaia Mahuta has just announced 24 community-led housing repair projects will receive funding from the Māori Housing Network, totalling $5.8 million. The announcement was made at the National Māori Housing Conference ... More >>
Housing a springboard to whānau development
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is pioneering a new approach to allow whānau and communities to flourish with an investment of $15 million towards whānau-led community housing developments, Minister for Māori Development Hon Nanaia Mahuta announced today. Nanaia Mahuta ... More >>
More transitional housing opens in Point England
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
A new transitional housing development, which opened in Point England today, will provide much needed transitional housing for around 28 families each year, says Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development Jenny Salesa. More >>
Dame Silvia Cartwright to lead public inquiry into EQC
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Former Governor-General and High Court Judge Dame Silvia Cartwright will lead the public inquiry into EQC, Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
NZ calls on Japan to stop Southern Ocean whaling programme
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says Japan’s decision to continue its Southern Ocean whaling programme goes against scientific advice and the growing support for greater protection of the ocean’s ecosystems. Japan’s Fisheries Agency announced ... More >>
