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Have your say on changes to Dog Control Act 1996
Friday, 19 October 2018, 11:50 am | Primary Production Committee
The Primary Production Committee is now seeking public submissions on the Dog Control (Category 1 Offences) Amendment Bill. The bill aims to reduce the time it takes for charges (excluding specific charges) under the Dog Control Act 1996 to be heard. More >>
Pacific Aotearoa website launched
Friday, 19 October 2018, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
A Pacific Aotearoa website has been launched ahead of November’s Summit to share what the Pacific community have said in relation to a refreshed Pacific Vision. “When we got into Government, I asked the Ministry for Pacific Peoples to engage with our ... More >>
Upgraded facilities for North Shore and Whangarei hospitals
Friday, 19 October 2018, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
More patients will receive the surgery they need following a funding boost to North Shore and Whangarei Hospitals Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
New Zealand hosts RCEP round
Friday, 19 October 2018, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor today welcomed officials from 16 countries attending negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Auckland. More >>
No ceiling on recycling opportunity
Friday, 19 October 2018, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland-based business Asona is getting $185,000 from the Waste Minimisation Fund to help develop a recycling system for acoustic ceiling panels, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
PGF invests to build economic development capability
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 7:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau has announced Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) will be given critical support from the Provincial Growth Fund to build the expertise of economic development agencies ... More >>
PM and Conservation Minister on tragic helicopter accident
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 6:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage have today expressed their deep-felt sympathy for the families, colleagues and friends of those who died in today’s helicopter crash in Wanaka. More >>
Bill makes for a stronger public education system
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The passage of the Education Amendment Bill this afternoon draws a line under some of the most divisive policies of the previous Government and puts the emphasis back on quality education, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Announcement of new High Commissioner to Singapore
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Jo Tyndall as High Commissioner in Singapore. More >>
Announcement of new Ambassador to Timor Leste
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced the appointment of diplomat Philip Hewitt as Ambassador to Timor-Leste today. More >>
862 new police officers into the frontline
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash says delivering on the Government’s commitment to provide 1800 more police officers is on track, with another 78 officers graduating from the Royal New Zealand Police College today. More >>
Commerce Commission appointments
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi today announced the reappointments of Sue Begg and Elisabeth Welson as members of the Commerce Commission, and the appointment of a new associate member, John Crawford. More >>
Reform of the WTO focus of North American talks
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker heads to Washington DC and Ottawa next week to advance New Zealand’s interests in reform of the World Trade Organization and global trade rules. More >>
PM’s Business Advisory Council membership announced
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a diverse cross section of leaders from the business community will form her Business Advisory Council to advise the Coalition Government as it works on building a productive, sustainable and inclusive economy ... More >>
Minister welcomes major ‘air’ report
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The state of New Zealand’s air is generally good says the Associate Minister for the Environment, Hon Nanaia Mahuta after the release of a new report on our air this morning. More >>
Latest benefit figures released
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Latest benefit figures show the percentage of the working-age population receiving a main benefit remains the same as it was a year ago, Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni said today. More >>
New GST rules to level playing field
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Overseas companies selling goods online into New Zealand will soon be required to collect GST in the same way as domestic retailers. More >>
Pest control system wins spatial excellence award
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Ethos Environmental has taken out the Supreme Award at the New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards tonight in Wellington for its use of location-based data to help control pest infestations on Great Barrier Island. More >>
Dame Annette King to attend Asia Europe Meeting Summit
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Honourable Dame Annette King will attend the 12th Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Leaders’ Summit as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy in Brussels this week (18-19 October). More >>
Announcement of appointment of new Ambassador to Italy
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Anthony Simpson as Ambassador to Italy. “Mr Simpson is currently Unit Manager of the Europe Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade. He has previously ... More >>
