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Announcement of new Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Matthew Hawkins as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. “Mr Hawkins is well qualified for the role. He is currently Unit Manager of the Middle ... More >>
Napier Police recover stolen goods thanks to local tip-off
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Thanks to a tip-off from a Bluff Hill local, recovered gear has been returned to its owners before they knew it was missing. More >>
Film Industry Working Group report welcomed
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Film Industry Working Group has reported back today, providing recommendations on restoring collective bargaining rights to film production workers, says the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
e-Invoicing to boost productivity
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Stuart Nash is encouraging the Australian and New Zealand public to provide feedback on a joint electronic invoicing (e-Invoicing) initiative that will save businesses time and money. More >>
Enhanced air ambulance service for the South
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced the third and final agreement in principle has been reached for new air ambulance services that will be safer, better and firmly focused on patients. More >>
DOC closing tracks to protect kauri
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage today announced that the Department of Conservation (DOC) will close 21 tracks across kauri land to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback. More >>
Stardom beckons for young performers as Showquest continues
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
More young stars are set to be discovered as a series of popular performing arts shows for young people is rolled out for another year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Next steps for bloodstock investment
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced the next steps to promote new investment in the horse bloodstock industry. More >>
Prominent museum director remembered
Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern today expressed sorrow at the death of highly-regarded museum director Thérèse Angelo. More >>
Himalayan tahr control operation proceeding
Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Conservation welcomes the planned start this Thursday, weather permitting, of the Department of Conservation’s Himalayan tahr control operation following discussion and consultation with hunters and other stakeholders on the Tahr Liaison ... More >>
Next phase in rewrite of Overseas Investment rules
Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is launching the second chapter in its rewrite of the Overseas Investment Act to ensure investments are consistent with New Zealand’s national interest. More >>
Sport Minister disturbed by report findings
Monday, 15 October 2018, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The findings of a report into Cycling New Zealand’s (CNZ) high performance programme are deeply disappointing, Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson said on Monday. More >>
Compliance files to undergo urgent review
Monday, 15 October 2018, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says he is disappointed the New Zealand Transport Agency has failed to carry out its regulatory responsibilities to the standard he expects, but is pleased the Agency’s Board has taken swift action to put things ... More >>
Minister travels to Europe and Japan
Monday, 15 October 2018, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Megan Woods will travel this week to Estonia, Norway and Japan to attend a series of meetings and bilateral engagements covering a number of her portfolios. More >>
International recognition for Avon-Heathcote Ihutai Estuary
Sunday, 14 October 2018, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT International recognition for Christchurch’s Avon-Heathcote Ihutai Estuary The Christchurch home of the bar-tailed godwit/kuaka has joined an exclusive list of wetlands making up the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF) network. ... More >>
New plan to address teacher shortage
Sunday, 14 October 2018, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education 14 October 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT New plan to address teacher shortage • Plan to hire more than 850 additional teachers • Extra $10.5 million in funding • Up to 230 grants of $10,000 for schools to ... More >>
Nurturing and embracing the Niuean language
Sunday, 14 October 2018, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Nurturing and embracing the Niuean language “There is much anticipation and excitement as the Niuean community are mobilised across New Zealand to celebrate Vagahau Niue Language Week, which gets underway today,” says Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito ... More >>
Applications open for the Toloa Community Fund
Friday, 12 October 2018, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Applications have opened for the Toloa Community Fund to encourage Pacific youth into careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). More >>
NZ to have mandatory pregnancy warning labels on alcohol
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 7:21 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ to introduce mandatory pregnancy warning labels on alcohol Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol will become mandatory in New Zealand, Minister for Food Safety Damien O’Connor announced today. The decision was made at the Australia New Zealand ... More >>
Minister to attend RCEP talks in Singapore
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Export Growth David Parker is travelling to Singapore to participate in a Ministerial meeting of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). More >>
