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Major infrastructure partnership for North Auckland
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today announced a partnership that will fund $91 million of roading and wastewater infrastructure to support the building of 9000 homes at Wainui, north of Auckland. More >>
New Zealand opens first embassy in Dublin
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters officially opened New Zealand’s first resident embassy in Ireland at a ceremony in Dublin today. “Ireland and New Zealand are already close friends but our new diplomatic post will strengthen connections ... More >>
Biosecurity champions honoured
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Biosecurity Damien O’Connor has paid tribute to the winners of the 2018 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. “These are the people and organisations who go above and beyond to protect Aotearoa from pests and diseases to ensure our unique ... More >>
The Minister for Climate Change travels to Antarctica
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw, is travelling to Antarctica on 19 November to see first-hand New Zealand’s leading research work on the southern icy continent. “This is a life-long dream personally and an extraordinary opportunity professionally ... More >>
Future of Work Forum focus on SMEs, technological disruption
Monday, 12 November 2018, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The second meeting of the Future of Work Tripartite Forum focussed on how to remove barriers faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and the issue of technological disruption, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Royal Commission of Inquiry scope expanded
Monday, 12 November 2018, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has today agreed to expand the scope of a proposed inquiry into the abuse of children in state care, to include the abuse of children in the care of faith-based institutions. More >>
Ending family violence and sexual violence
Monday, 12 November 2018, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) Jan Logie has spoken in support of White Ribbon’s campaign launch in Auckland today and calls on all men to do their part to end family violence and sexual violence in New Zealand. More >>
Scholtens inquiry released
Monday, 12 November 2018, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Inquiry into the process that led to the appointment of a Deputy Commissioner of Police has found that the process was sound, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Summit marks major milestone in journey of Pacific peoples
Monday, 12 November 2018, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 350 Pacific leaders will gather at Eden Park tomorrow for a major Summit to refresh the shared vision for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa. More >>
Announcement of appointment of new Ambassador to Spain
Monday, 12 November 2018, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of Nigel Fyfe as Ambassador to Spain. Mr Fyfe was until recently Deputy Secretary – Lead Negotiator, Office of Treaty Settlements at the Ministry of Justice. Before that, he was employed ... More >>
Foreign Minister attends Armistice Day and Paris Peace Forum
Sunday, 11 November 2018, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister attends Armistice Day and Paris Peace Forum Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will represent New Zealand at Armistice commemorations in France and attended the inaugural Paris Peace Forum later today. The official ceremony for the ... More >>
Speech: Ardern - Armistice Day National Ceremony 2018
Sunday, 11 November 2018, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Today the Carillon and Wellington’s ‘roaring chorus’ has recaptured the wave of spontaneous jubilation and hope which swept New Zealand when news of the Armistice broke. More >>
New facilities for Bay of Islands Hospital
Saturday, 10 November 2018, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says a new outpatients and primary care facility at the Bay of Islands Hospital at Kawakawa will give people better access to the range of services they need. More >>
Conservation Minister to visit UK and Egypt
Saturday, 10 November 2018, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation and Associate Environment Minister, Eugenie Sage leaves today to attend events in the United Kingdom before travelling to Egypt for a key international biodiversity meeting. More >>
Education Minister Chris Hipkins on the NZEI's strike action
Friday, 9 November 2018, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Government
“It is disappointing that NZEI has decided to go ahead with strike action before asking its members to consider the strong new offer made this week during facilitation. More >>
New chair and four other appointments to NZQA Board
Friday, 9 November 2018, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced five appointments to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Board (NZQA). More >>
Telling Te Tiriti o Waitangi’s untold stories
Friday, 9 November 2018, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Telling Te Tiriti o Waitangi’s untold stories Aotearoa’s Treaty Settlement stories need to be told, recognised and remembered, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern says. “Today’s launch of Te Tai Whakaea (Te Tai) means we’ll ... More >>
Pacific leaders partner for Pacific Aotearoa Vision Summit
Friday, 9 November 2018, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Aupito William Sio Minister for Pacific Peoples 9 November 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Key Pacific leaders partner for Pacific Aotearoa Vision Summit “Key Pacific organisations who are leading community change and Pacific innovation have all come on-board for ... More >>
Feedback sought on amendments to Christchurch District Plan
Friday, 9 November 2018, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Hon Dr Megan Woods, is seeking feedback on a proposal aimed at clarifying the planning rules for residential homes in some eastern suburbs. More >>
Strengthening regional trade and security
Friday, 9 November 2018, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Strengthening and extending our trading relationships and discussing the critical security issues in our region will be priorities for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern when she attends the annual East Asia Summit and APEC leaders meeting next week. More >>
