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Minister Woods to attend World Economic Forum in China
Monday, 17 September 2018, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Megan Woods will visit China to attend the 12th Annual Meeting of the New Champions World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin, and meet with her ministerial counterparts in science and energy. More >>
Tuturumuri School to remain open
Monday, 17 September 2018, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A small rural Wairarapa school will remain open in 2019, ending the closure process, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
NZ to extend NZDF deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan
Monday, 17 September 2018, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon Ron Mark Minister of Defence 17 September 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT New Zealand to extend NZDF deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and 3 peacekeeping ... More >>
Consumers opt in to high speed Internet
Monday, 17 September 2018, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Hon Kris Faafoi has welcomed a new milestone for the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme, which has reached 44 per cent uptake – far above initial expectations. More >>
All charter schools now approved
Monday, 17 September 2018, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Two charter schools’ applications to establish new state integrated schools have both been approved, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Plant variety rights consultation starts
Monday, 17 September 2018, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi today announced the start of public consultation on New Zealand’s plant variety rights law, which regulates intellectual property protection over new plant varieties. More >>
Peters: Opening remarks, Government Priorities Launch
Monday, 17 September 2018, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Eleven months ago we in New Zealand First faced a choice between perpetuating a modified status quo or in joining with other parties to effect positive change. The Labour-New Zealand First Coalition was formed out of that choice, with confidence and supply ... More >>
Ardern: Our Plan for a modern and prosperous New Zealand
Monday, 17 September 2018, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Te whare e tu nei Te marae e takoto ana Tena korua E nga mate maha Haere, haere, haere Nga tangata whenua o tenei rohe o Tāmaki Makaurau, tena koutou Tatou nga kanohi ora e hui mai ana Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena tatou katoa More >>
New Māori Trustee announced
Sunday, 16 September 2018, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Kua whakatū a Tākuta Charlotte Marewa Severne (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāi Tūhoe) hei Kaitiaki Māori hōu e Te Minita Whanake Māori a Nanaia Mahuta i tēnei rā. More >>
Priorities for a modern and fairer NZ
Sunday, 16 September 2018, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Priorities for a modern and fairer NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced 12 priorities in a long-term plan that will drive the Government’s ongoing work programme in a major speech delivered in Auckland today. The plan is the first of ... More >>
Predator Free Waiheke ambition
Sunday, 16 September 2018, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Waiheke Island is possum-free and now the community has rats and stoats in its sights as part of a bid to make the whole island predator free by 2025, Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage says. More >>
Conservation Week call to action for nature
Saturday, 15 September 2018, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Turoa/Conservation Week call to action for nature Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage is calling on kiwis to get involved in Conservation Week or Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Turoa. Eugenie Sage today joined the Department of Conservation ... More >>
Launch of Tapasā to help teachers
Friday, 14 September 2018, 5:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Launch of Tapasā to help teachers work better with Pacific learners Associate Minister of Education Jenny Salesa has today launched a cultural competency tool for teachers working with Pacific learners at Otahuhu Primary School in South Auckland. “We ... More >>
Health’s 80-year milestone
Friday, 14 September 2018, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says New Zealanders can look back in pride on 80 years of public health services today while acknowledging the need for improvement. More >>
Working together builds the best education system
Friday, 14 September 2018, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has set an ambitious goal of building the best education system in the world, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Government rethinks CTO role
Friday, 14 September 2018, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has stopped the process of appointing a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), as it reconsiders its approach to the digital transformation for New Zealand. More >>
New Zealand Ambassador to Sweden announced
Friday, 14 September 2018, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Andrew Jenks as Ambassador to Sweden. More >>
PM keynote address, Suffrage 125 celebration
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Thanks to the Ministry for Women, for helping to coordinate the many other events throughout the country that celebrate this enormous milestone in our journey to equality. More >>
Feedback sought on Messara Review
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Racing 13 September 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Feedback sought on Messara Review The public is being asked for feedback on John Messara’s Review of the New Zealand racing industry, Racing Minister Winston ... More >>
More scrutiny for Crown entities on senior pay and conduct
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Stronger oversight of the pay for chief executives and conduct of Crown Entity Board members will now come into force, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
