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Summit marks major milestone in journey of Pacific peoples
Monday, 12 November 2018, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 350 Pacific leaders will gather at Eden Park tomorrow for a major Summit to refresh the shared vision for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa. More >>
Announcement of appointment of new Ambassador to Spain
Monday, 12 November 2018, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of Nigel Fyfe as Ambassador to Spain. Mr Fyfe was until recently Deputy Secretary – Lead Negotiator, Office of Treaty Settlements at the Ministry of Justice. Before that, he was employed ... More >>
Foreign Minister attends Armistice Day and Paris Peace Forum
Sunday, 11 November 2018, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister attends Armistice Day and Paris Peace Forum Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will represent New Zealand at Armistice commemorations in France and attended the inaugural Paris Peace Forum later today. The official ceremony for the ... More >>
Speech: Ardern - Armistice Day National Ceremony 2018
Sunday, 11 November 2018, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Today the Carillon and Wellington’s ‘roaring chorus’ has recaptured the wave of spontaneous jubilation and hope which swept New Zealand when news of the Armistice broke. More >>
New facilities for Bay of Islands Hospital
Saturday, 10 November 2018, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says a new outpatients and primary care facility at the Bay of Islands Hospital at Kawakawa will give people better access to the range of services they need. More >>
Conservation Minister to visit UK and Egypt
Saturday, 10 November 2018, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation and Associate Environment Minister, Eugenie Sage leaves today to attend events in the United Kingdom before travelling to Egypt for a key international biodiversity meeting. More >>
Education Minister Chris Hipkins on the NZEI's strike action
Friday, 9 November 2018, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Government
“It is disappointing that NZEI has decided to go ahead with strike action before asking its members to consider the strong new offer made this week during facilitation. More >>
New chair and four other appointments to NZQA Board
Friday, 9 November 2018, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced five appointments to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Board (NZQA). More >>
Telling Te Tiriti o Waitangi’s untold stories
Friday, 9 November 2018, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Telling Te Tiriti o Waitangi’s untold stories Aotearoa’s Treaty Settlement stories need to be told, recognised and remembered, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern says. “Today’s launch of Te Tai Whakaea (Te Tai) means we’ll ... More >>
Pacific leaders partner for Pacific Aotearoa Vision Summit
Friday, 9 November 2018, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Aupito William Sio Minister for Pacific Peoples 9 November 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Key Pacific leaders partner for Pacific Aotearoa Vision Summit “Key Pacific organisations who are leading community change and Pacific innovation have all come on-board for ... More >>
Feedback sought on amendments to Christchurch District Plan
Friday, 9 November 2018, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Hon Dr Megan Woods, is seeking feedback on a proposal aimed at clarifying the planning rules for residential homes in some eastern suburbs. More >>
Strengthening regional trade and security
Friday, 9 November 2018, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Strengthening and extending our trading relationships and discussing the critical security issues in our region will be priorities for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern when she attends the annual East Asia Summit and APEC leaders meeting next week. More >>
Ngāpuhi time to vote
Friday, 9 November 2018, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has encouraged all Ngāpuhi to participate in the month-long vote on the evolved Treaty mandate proposal that opened this week. More >>
New Zealand opens embassy in Stockholm
Friday, 9 November 2018, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters formally opened New Zealand’s new embassy in Stockholm today. More >>
Ngāpuhi time to vote
Friday, 9 November 2018, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has encouraged all Ngāpuhi to participate in the month-long vote on the evolved Treaty mandate proposal that opened this week. “This is about Ngāpuhi hapū having a say on their future,” ... More >>
Two-step RMA reform to start by fixing previous blunders
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
A two stage process to improve the resource management system was announced today by Environment Minister David Parker. More >>
Business Council to focus on skills, investment and regions
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Business Advisory Council Chair Christopher Luxon have announced the four priority areas the Council will provide the Coalition Government with advice and support as it works on building a productive, sustainable and inclusive ... More >>
Pacific Reset picks up pace
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced the establishment of a $10 million Pacific Enabling Fund. More >>
1300 more households in public housing
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
There are 1300 more households in public housing than a year ago, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
Minister welcomes progress to help consumers escape debt
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister welcomes progress to help consumers escape debt Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Hon Kris Faafoi has welcomed progress to make safer financial services available to people in need, including a new initiative to allow banks and financial mentors ... More >>
