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More 111 callers to get help faster
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
111 calls made from all mobile phones in New Zealand will soon have their locations verified, enabling a faster response in an emergency. Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi says enhancements to the Emergency Caller ... More >>
Fixing Middlemore Hospital a priority
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Long standing problems with buildings and infrastructure at Middlemore Hospital and the Manukau SuperClinic will be fixed following an $80 million investment, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
PM welcomes state visit by Korean President Moon Jae-in
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 8:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in will visit New Zealand from 2 to 4 December, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
Drivers urged to check their car airbags
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Consumer Affairs Minister Hon Kris Faafoi is urging New Zealanders to check if their vehicle has Takata Alpha-type airbags which are being recalled. More >>
Changes to drinking water standards and health
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health David Clark is making changes to Drinking Water Standards which help keep New Zealanders safe from waterborne illness. More >>
Wellbeing and Water – a necessary conversation
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced plans to initiate a strategic conversation with Local Government about community well-being and proposals to overhaul the regulation of water. Led by the Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta, the multi-agency Three ... More >>
Surge funding for kauri dieback and myrtle rust research
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today announced a funding increase of $13.75 million over three years for research to combat the spread of kauri dieback and myrtle rust. More >>
$29 million for safety improvements to SH3
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
There will be urgent safety improvements done on SH3 from Waitara to Bell Block to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries, Minister of Transport Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
First New Plymouth KiwiBuild homes
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The first KiwiBuild homes in New Plymouth are expected to be completed in mid-2019, Minister for Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
Update on the first seven months of the Fees Free policy
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s first-year Fees Free policy is tracking well, with more than 50,000 people set to receive fees-free tertiary education this year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Joint Statement by Sebastián Piñera and Jacinda Ardern
Monday, 19 November 2018, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
At the invitation of the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, undertook a State Visit to New Zealand on 19 November 2018. More >>
Chile and NZ arrangement to protect seabirds
Monday, 19 November 2018, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Chile will help protect vulnerable seabirds, including the critically endangered Antipodean albatross. More >>
New plan for high quality early learning
Monday, 19 November 2018, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
A bold ten year plan looks to restore the Government’s commitment to quality in early learning, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Government confirms $20m investment in new health centre
Monday, 19 November 2018, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark today confirmed $20m in Crown funding and the site for the new Buller Health Centre in Westport. More >>
NZ assists with Papua New Guinea vaccinations programme
Monday, 19 November 2018, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced that New Zealand is committing up to NZ$10 million towards improving vaccination outcomes in Papua New Guinea. More >>
NZ Announces Further support to PHAMA Plus Programme
Monday, 19 November 2018, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand will contribute $13.5 million over four years to support the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access (PHAMA) Plus programme, a new joint New Zealand–Australian initiative. More >>
NZ to help expand access to electricity in PNG
Sunday, 18 November 2018, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will contribute towards Papua New Guinea’s ambitious National Electrification Roll-Out Plan to connect 70 percent of households to electricity by 2030, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced at APEC in Papua New Guinea. More >>
International Declaration on Biodiversity
Saturday, 17 November 2018, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
International Declaration on Biodiversity New Zealand is joining its voice and influence with others in the international community to better protect biodiversity by joining the Sharm El-Sheikh Declaration adopted in Egypt on 15 November. Conservation Minister ... More >>
National Science Challenges receive $422.5m
Saturday, 17 November 2018, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Research, Science and Innovation has welcomed the decision to release $422.5 million in research funding for New Zealand’s 11 National Science Challenges, which are working to address some of our biggest challenges like climate change, ... More >>
NZ deepens connections with Peru at APEC Leaders’ Week
Friday, 16 November 2018, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today signed an air services agreement with his Peruvian counterpart, Néstor Popolizio, at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Week in Port Moresby. More >>
