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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 >>
172 young Kiwis head to Asia on PM’s Scholarships
Friday, 16 November 2018, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
172 young Kiwis head to Asia on Prime Minister’s Scholarships Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today congratulated the 172 young New Zealanders who have been awarded prestigious Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) as part of the August ... More >>
Criminal Justice Advisory Group to visit Otago, Southland
Friday, 16 November 2018, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Safe and Effective Justice Programme Advisory Group ¬– Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora – will visit Dunedin, Invercargill, and Queenstown next week as part of its nationwide consultation to gather information on the criminal justice ... More >>
Trans-Tasman partnership behind cocaine bust
Friday, 16 November 2018, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash says the seizure of 190 kilograms of cocaine in Auckland demonstrates the strength of partnership between Australian and New Zealand law enforcement agencies in preventing the harm drugs cause in our communities. More >>
Inclusive Trade Action Group meets in Port Moresby
Friday, 16 November 2018, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand, Chile and Canada today reaffirmed a commitment to work together to advance trade that benefits all their citizens. More >>
Summit signals fresh start for Pacific Vision
Friday, 16 November 2018, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
“The Pacific Aotearoa Summit signals a fresh start filled with hope and confidence that we can lift the wellbeing of Pacific peoples by working across government agencies and community organisations,” says Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William ... More >>
Australia and NZ announce joint Pacific Cyber cooperation
Friday, 16 November 2018, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Australian Ministers for Foreign Affairs announced today a joint commitment to partner with Pacific Island countries to enhance our collective cyber resilience. More >>
Farmers improve biosecurity practice
Friday, 16 November 2018, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Farmers are upping their on-farm biosecurity by making greater use of the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme, Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor said. More >>
Viet Nam seventh nation to ratify CPTPP
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker has welcomed Viet Nam’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for TransPacific Partnership (CPTPP). More >>
Upgraded Singapore agreement brings benefits
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 7:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Upgraded Singapore agreement brings benefits for Kiwi business An upgraded free trade agreement with Singapore will make it easier for New Zealanders to visit and do business in South East Asia, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. Singapore ... More >>
PGF to support commercialisation at Taranaki sawmill
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will provide a loan of up to $1.8 million to TaranakiPine to allow the company to diversify and create new jobs, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Extra Police constables deployed
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Seventy-nine new Police constables will be deployed across New Zealand following the graduation today of a new wing of recruits. More >>
PM welcomes state visit by Chilean President
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The President of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Sebastián Piñera, will visit New Zealand on 19 November 2018, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
Councils to consider case for Hamilton rail
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Waikato councils will consider the business case for a start-up Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service expected to begin in 2020, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
Tackling rural health workforce issues
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says the Government will take a series of measures to improve the supply of doctors, nurses and midwives working in rural New Zealand. More >>
PGF investment in Manawatū-Whanganui
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has today announced a Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) package for Manawatū-Whanganui of about $48 million. More >>
PGF investment in Advanced Aviation Hub in Whanganui
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
A $400,000 investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will be used to fund the first stage of an Advanced Aviation Hub at Whanganui Airport, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
PGF investing to expand National Driver Training Centre
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
A $2.8 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will help establish a national commercial driver programme near Palmerston North, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
PGF investment to fast track regional freight hub
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
A $40 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will enable KiwiRail to build a new regional freight hub near Palmerston North, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
PGF to improve regional digital connectivity
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $40 million to improve digital connectivity in the regions, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi has announced today. More >>
