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Details of Royal visit announced

Friday, 5 October 2018, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government

Details of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex itinerary for their upcoming visit to New Zealand have been released today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. More >>

Royal Commission update

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Nearly 500 people have now registered to engage with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into State Care, says Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin. More >>

Planning for 21st century construction skills

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has today showcased its plan to improve the construction industry’s ability to deliver skilled jobs, careers, and build more houses, says Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa. More >>

Investing to unlock new opportunities in the Waikato

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government

The Government will support the Matamata-Piako District on work to unlock new opportunities in tourism and infrastructure with an up to $1.7 million initial investment from the Provincial Growth Fund, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>

New chair appointed to the New Zealand Story Advisory Board

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Economic Development Minister for Trade and Export Growth PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT 4 October 2018 More >>

Child Poverty Reduction Bill wins National’s backing

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government

The Government’s Child Poverty Reduction Bill has been reported back to the House with unanimous support from the Social Service and Community Select Committee, and will now be supported by the National Party, Prime Minister and Child Poverty Reduction ... More >>

Strong support for climate action

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government

Analysis of the more than 15,000 submissions made about the Zero Carbon Bill provide a critical insight into New Zealanders’ thinking on our country’s path to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says the Minister for Climate Change. More >>

Emergency supports boost Tokelauan disaster preparedness

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi helped deliver emergency supplies from New Zealand to Tokelau today. More >>

New Chair for WorkSafe New Zealand Board

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway today announced the appointment of Mr Ross Wilson as the new Chair of the WorkSafe New Zealand Board. More >>

Further NZ help for Sulawesi

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is providing further help for the emergency response efforts in the Sulawesi region, Indonesia. More >>

Government ramps up R&D tax incentive

Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government

The Coalition Government is backing businesses to succeed with a new tax incentive that aims to unlock further spending on research and development. More >>

Upgrading Auckland’s rail crossings to save lives

Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government

Today Transport Minister Phil Twyford confirmed $7.6 million for automatic pedestrian crossing gates for 11 more Auckland rail crossings to keep people safe. Over the next five years, Auckland Transport (AT) is planning safety improvements at all 51 ... More >>

New appointments to the Human Rights Commission

Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Distinguished human rights advocate and lawyer Professor Paul Hunt has been appointed as Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Justice Minister Andrew Little announced today. Mr Little also announced the appointment of Dr Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo as ... More >>

Hon Chris Hipkins Speech to the PPTA Conference

Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the invitation to address your conference. It’s great to be here. More >>

Better bowel care for the Bay

Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government

The Health Minister Dr David Clark says Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s new endoscopy and gastroenterology unit means more coordinated and accessible care for those affected by bowel conditions. More >>

Positive step towards Himalayan tahr control

Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage said yesterday’s constructive meeting of the Himalayan Tahr Liaison Group made good progress in helping the Department of Conservation (DOC) finalise the most effective ways of stepping up control of Himalayan tahr to ... More >>

Development of a new Carers’ Strategy Action Plan

Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is developing a new Action Plan that will provide better support for over 430,000 New Zealanders that care for friends or family because of a health condition, injury or disability, Minister of Social Development Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>