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Media group renews focus on collaboration
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministerial Advisory Group on Public Media’s terms of reference have been updated and two new appointments made, the Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Hon Kris Faafoi announced today. More >>
Super Fund’s 15th birthday
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s celebration of the New Zealand Super Fund’s 15th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on why the Fund was created, and why it was important that the Coalition Government resumed contributions, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Minister welcomes new JPs contract
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Justice and for Courts Aupito William Sio has welcomed the signing of a new contract between the Ministry of Justice and the Royal Federation of NZ Justices’ Associations, which represents Justices of the Peace (JPs). More >>
Significant step in Pike River drift re-entry
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little has received the report on re-entering the Pike River drift following nine months of intensive work by Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua Tekau Mā Iwa Pike River Recovery Agency. More >>
More MSD service improvements
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, is welcoming the findings of a review of recent changes in Work and Income Service Centres and says more positive changes are on the way. More >>
Bill introduced to extend transitional FENZ levy
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill that will extend the transitional levy rate for Fire and Emergency New Zealand to 30 June 2020 was introduced to Parliament today by Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin. More >>
NZ Post chair resigns
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Jane Taylor is leaving the board of New Zealand Post, Finance Minister Grant Robertson said on Wednesday. More >>
New rules keep vulnerable people connected
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
A Supplementary Order Paper introduced to Parliament by Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi will ensure vulnerable people can call 111 in an emergency using a supplied mobile phone or battery back-up. More >>
Crown accounts track in line with Budget forecasts
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
The first set of Crown financial statements for the 2018/19 year show the Government accounts are tracking in line with the Budget 2018 forecasts, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Free trade boost for Kiwi agribusinesses
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand kiwifruit, beef and wine producers will benefit most from the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, along with smaller agribusinesses such as those producing mussels and cherries, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor ... More >>
CPTPP underway – tariff cuts for exporters on December 30
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will start to see the benefits of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) from December 30 after confirmation today the required six nations have now ratified the trade pact. More >>
Government saves electric trains
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is keeping electric locomotives on the North Island Main Trunk Line running to help meet its long term emissions goals and boost the economy. More >>
New Airbus agreement to develop capability
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods has welcomed a new agreement with Europe’s largest aeronautics and space company, Airbus, committing to work together to develop capability in New Zealand’s emerging Unmanned Aircraft (UA) ... More >>
New Zealand Fiji election observer group
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced today that New Zealand will contribute thirteen observers to participate in the Multinational Observer Group which will report on the Fiji General Election. More >>
NAIT improvements ramp up
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Work to strengthen New Zealand’s animal tracing system to protect our economic base and unique way of life ramps up today, Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor said. More >>
International education contributes $5.1 billion to economy
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
New research shows the most recent annual economic value of international education is $5.1 billion, making it the country’s fourth largest export, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Crown fulfils obligation to provide funding buffer for EQC
Monday, 29 October 2018, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Earthquake Commission will receive the first payment under the Crown Guarantee on 1 November 2018 so they can continue meeting the costs of repairing damage caused by natural disasters, says Megan Woods, Minister Responsible for EQC. More >>
PGF funds 3D mapping in the regions
Monday, 29 October 2018, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing in an expansion of 3D mapping to support major development projects and improve land use management in the regions. More >>
New Zealand signs global declaration to cut plastic waste
Monday, 29 October 2018, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has joined an international pledge to cut plastic wastes from our economy and environment, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
Minister Iain Lees-Galloway: Statement on Karel Sroubek
Monday, 29 October 2018, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
“I have determined that the public interest in the case of Karel Sroubek’s residency is deserving of further information. More >>
