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2019 Winston Churchill Fellowships
Monday, 29 October 2018, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Peeni Henare Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector 29 October 2018 MEDIA RELEASE More >>
Should whistle-blowers get more protection?
Monday, 29 October 2018, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
The public will get a chance to have their say on proposed changes to the Protected Disclosures Act 2000, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Mental health resource refreshed
Sunday, 28 October 2018, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Mental health resource refreshed for the first time in 10 years Minister of Health David Clark will tomorrow launch a refreshed update to Let’s get real . Let’s get real is a framework which has helped New Zealand’s mental health and addiction ... More >>
First KiwiBuild families welcomed to their new homes
Saturday, 27 October 2018, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The first 18 KiwiBuild families have been welcomed to their new homes by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford and the local community. More >>
A new, safe cycleway for West Aucklanders
Friday, 26 October 2018, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport Phil Twyford today opened the new cycleway in New Lynn that will ease congestion and make Auckland a healthier and safer place to live. More >>
Food and fibre fund open for agribusiness
Friday, 26 October 2018, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The value of New Zealand’s food and fibre sectors is set to grow as a primary sector investment fund opens for business, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said at the Ashburton A&P show today. More >>
Community workshops begin on Canterbury Arena
Friday, 26 October 2018, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
A series of community workshops with local sporting codes, businesses and the entertainment sector to co-design the city’s new Multi-Use Arena have begun after the Government earmarked $220 million of funding to make the project happen, Minister Megan Woods ... More >>
Law Commission abortion law reform briefing received
Friday, 26 October 2018, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little received today the Law Commission’s briefing on alternative approaches to abortion law. More >>
Putauaki Trust Kawerau Industrial Hub one step closer
Friday, 26 October 2018, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $2 million for the crucial first stage of a project that will create jobs, attract new businesses to Kawerau and help boost the productivity potential of the wider Bay of Plenty region, Regional Economic Development ... More >>
Ngāpuhi mandate proposal to vote
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 8:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngāpuhi rangatira and Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little have unanimously agreed to move towards negotiations by taking the vote to the people after meeting at Parliament tonight. More >>
Criminal Case Review Commission Bill passes first reading
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little’s Bill establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) passed its First Reading in Parliament today. More >>
Trans-Tasman e-Invoicing Arrangement signed
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Today in Canberra Small Business Minister Hon Stuart Nash signed the formal trans-Tasman e-Invoicing Arrangement with Australian Assistant Treasurer, Hon Stuart Robert. More >>
PM throws ‘thank you’ picnic for young people
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has rolled out the picnic blanket for children and young people who’ve shared ideas about how to make New Zealand the best place to grow up, hosting a special picnic ‘thank you’ at Premier House. More >>
R&D tax incentive legislation enters Parliament
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today introduced legislation to Parliament that will incentivise more business expenditure on research and development. More >>
Indigenous Biodiversity report released
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
A new report recommending improvements to biodiversity management will build on communities’ good work to protect our biodiversity, says Associate Minister for the Environment, Hon Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
New Zealand ratifies CPTPP
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a big week for New Zealand in trade and investment. More >>
Public views sought on whitebait
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage is inviting everyone with an interest in whitebait to share their views on whitebait management in an online survey and/or at drop-in sessions around the country. More >>
Tackling invasive wilding pines
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Millions of hectares of productive and precious land have been cleared of New Zealand’s number one weed, wilding conifers, but more work is needed, Bi-osecurity Minister Damien O’Connor said. More >>
Ballot opens for the first Waikato KiwiBuild homes
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford today announced that the ballot will open next week for the first KiwiBuild homes to be built in the Waikato. More >>
Pacific Islands Memorial design unveiled
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
The design for a Pacific Islands Memorial in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park was announced today by Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Carmel Sepuloni. More >>
