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NZ UK trade relations advanced in Prime Ministers meeting
Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May have advanced trade and a range of other issues during a one hour meeting held in London today. More >>
Climate change not so cool
Monday, 21 January 2019, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
With temperatures high around the country, Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter has launched the Ministry of Health’s new Heat Health Plan Guidelines. “Climate change is a big threat to our society, and we need to plan for anticipated weather ... More >>
CPTPP meeting agrees guidelines to expand trade agreement
Sunday, 20 January 2019, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The first Commission meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has reached agreement on guidelines to expand the trade agreement. Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker welcomed the agreement on accession procedures ... More >>
First NZ Study on effects of screen-time on pre-schoolers
Friday, 18 January 2019, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Obesity, poorer motor skills, hyperactivity problems and poor sleep are just some of the effects that may be experienced by pre-school children who exceed New Zealand’s screen-time guidelines, according to a study funded by the Ministry of Social Development’s ... More >>
Growth in Police deployments
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Left to right: Police Commissioner Mike Bush; Wing Patron Dame Annette King; Police Minister Stuart Nash More >>
Parker to attend first CPTPP Commission meeting in Tokyo
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker heads to Tokyo later this week for the first Commission meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement, which came into force on 30 December 2018. More >>
Benefit rates remain low
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Latest benefit figures show the proportion of the working-age population receiving a main benefit remains similar to this time last year, with the rate of people on youth and parent benefits continuing to decline, Social Development Minister Carmel ... More >>
Andrew Little leads UN Human Rights Review
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister, Andrew Little, leads a delegation to New Zealand’s third Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 21 January. More >>
Finance Minister travels to Davos World Economic Forum
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Grant Robertson will accompany the Prime Minister to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) More >>
PM to promote trade and wellbeing at World Economic Forum
Thursday, 17 January 2019, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be promoting free trade agreements with the UK and EU and the Government’s wellbeing agenda to global leaders when she heads to London, the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and Brussels next week. More >>
Government accounts show books in good order
Wednesday, 16 January 2019, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Crown financial statements released today show the Government’s books are in good order, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Extra Safety Boost for Manawatu-Wanganui Roads
Sunday, 13 January 2019, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced an extension of the Government’s Safety Boost Programme targeting rural roads in Manawatu-Wanganui. More >>
Extra Safety Boost for Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay Roads
Sunday, 13 January 2019, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced an extension of the Government’s Safety Boost Programme targeting rural roads in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. More >>
Extra Safety Boost for West Coast Roads
Sunday, 13 January 2019, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced an extension of the Government’s Safety Boost Programme targeting roads on the West Coast. More >>
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 >>
