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Dairy legislation review next steps
Friday, 2 November 2018, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Our biggest and most important export sector must be fit for the future, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said today as the inclusive and comprehensive review of dairy industry legislation moved to public consultation. More >>
Let’s keep building on improvements in children’s oral healt
Friday, 2 November 2018, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister David Clark says he’s pleased the sustained investment in children’s oral health begun under the last Labour Government is paying off. More >>
Parker to support NZ businesses in Shanghai
Friday, 2 November 2018, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker will fly to Shanghai on Sunday to support New Zealand businesses’ efforts to expand in the important Chinese market. More >>
International Ministerial Conference on Veterans' Issues
Friday, 2 November 2018, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Coinciding with the opening of the Invictus Games, Minister for Veterans Ron Mark met with his counterparts, or their representatives, from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States at an International Ministerial Conference on ... More >>
AG on Sir Thomas Eichelbaum and Sir John McGrath
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General extends his condolences following the deaths of Sir Thomas Eichelbaum and Sir John McGrath More >>
NZ best country in the world for doing business
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Recognition today that New Zealand continues to have the most business-friendly environment in the world is another real example of the strength of our underlying economic and business fundamentals, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Parliament bans letting fees
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliament has passed legislation banning the charging of letting fees to tenants, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
Working together to protect New Zealand
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today welcomes the launch of Tiaki – Care for New Zealand , an industry-led initiative that encourages kiwis and international visitors to act as guardians of New Zealand. More >>
Porirua regeneration means thousands of new homes
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Thousands of families will enjoy new state homes, affordable KiwiBuild and market homes under a plan to revitalise eastern Porirua as the Government continues to tackle the housing crisis. More >>
Government to support Le Quesnoy memorial
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand government announced today it is supporting the New Zealand Memorial Trust to establish a war memorial museum in Le Quesnoy, France. More >>
Independent voice on urban water welcomed
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
A new report released today by an independent Urban Water Working Group is a great step toward integrating urban and infrastructure design with improvements in environmental, social and cultural wellbeing, said the Associate Minister for the Environment, Hon ... More >>
Next steps for a modern Reserve Bank and financial framework
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s work to ensure New Zealand’s financial system is well regulated within a modern framework progressed today, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Media group renews focus on collaboration
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministerial Advisory Group on Public Media’s terms of reference have been updated and two new appointments made, the Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Hon Kris Faafoi announced today. More >>
Super Fund’s 15th birthday
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Today’s celebration of the New Zealand Super Fund’s 15th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on why the Fund was created, and why it was important that the Coalition Government resumed contributions, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Minister welcomes new JPs contract
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Justice and for Courts Aupito William Sio has welcomed the signing of a new contract between the Ministry of Justice and the Royal Federation of NZ Justices’ Associations, which represents Justices of the Peace (JPs). More >>
Significant step in Pike River drift re-entry
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little has received the report on re-entering the Pike River drift following nine months of intensive work by Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua Tekau Mā Iwa Pike River Recovery Agency. More >>
More MSD service improvements
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, is welcoming the findings of a review of recent changes in Work and Income Service Centres and says more positive changes are on the way. More >>
Bill introduced to extend transitional FENZ levy
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill that will extend the transitional levy rate for Fire and Emergency New Zealand to 30 June 2020 was introduced to Parliament today by Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin. More >>
NZ Post chair resigns
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Jane Taylor is leaving the board of New Zealand Post, Finance Minister Grant Robertson said on Wednesday. More >>
New rules keep vulnerable people connected
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
A Supplementary Order Paper introduced to Parliament by Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi will ensure vulnerable people can call 111 in an emergency using a supplied mobile phone or battery back-up. More >>
