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Crown accounts track in line with Budget forecasts
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
The first set of Crown financial statements for the 2018/19 year show the Government accounts are tracking in line with the Budget 2018 forecasts, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Free trade boost for Kiwi agribusinesses
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand kiwifruit, beef and wine producers will benefit most from the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, along with smaller agribusinesses such as those producing mussels and cherries, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor ... More >>
CPTPP underway – tariff cuts for exporters on December 30
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will start to see the benefits of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) from December 30 after confirmation today the required six nations have now ratified the trade pact. More >>
Government saves electric trains
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is keeping electric locomotives on the North Island Main Trunk Line running to help meet its long term emissions goals and boost the economy. More >>
New Airbus agreement to develop capability
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods has welcomed a new agreement with Europe’s largest aeronautics and space company, Airbus, committing to work together to develop capability in New Zealand’s emerging Unmanned Aircraft (UA) ... More >>
New Zealand Fiji election observer group
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced today that New Zealand will contribute thirteen observers to participate in the Multinational Observer Group which will report on the Fiji General Election. More >>
NAIT improvements ramp up
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Work to strengthen New Zealand’s animal tracing system to protect our economic base and unique way of life ramps up today, Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor said. More >>
International education contributes $5.1 billion to economy
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
New research shows the most recent annual economic value of international education is $5.1 billion, making it the country’s fourth largest export, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Crown fulfils obligation to provide funding buffer for EQC
Monday, 29 October 2018, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Earthquake Commission will receive the first payment under the Crown Guarantee on 1 November 2018 so they can continue meeting the costs of repairing damage caused by natural disasters, says Megan Woods, Minister Responsible for EQC. More >>
PGF funds 3D mapping in the regions
Monday, 29 October 2018, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is investing in an expansion of 3D mapping to support major development projects and improve land use management in the regions. More >>
New Zealand signs global declaration to cut plastic waste
Monday, 29 October 2018, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has joined an international pledge to cut plastic wastes from our economy and environment, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
Minister Iain Lees-Galloway: Statement on Karel Sroubek
Monday, 29 October 2018, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
“I have determined that the public interest in the case of Karel Sroubek’s residency is deserving of further information. More >>
2019 Winston Churchill Fellowships
Monday, 29 October 2018, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Peeni Henare Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector 29 October 2018 MEDIA RELEASE More >>
Should whistle-blowers get more protection?
Monday, 29 October 2018, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
The public will get a chance to have their say on proposed changes to the Protected Disclosures Act 2000, Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Mental health resource refreshed
Sunday, 28 October 2018, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Mental health resource refreshed for the first time in 10 years Minister of Health David Clark will tomorrow launch a refreshed update to Let’s get real . Let’s get real is a framework which has helped New Zealand’s mental health and addiction ... More >>
First KiwiBuild families welcomed to their new homes
Saturday, 27 October 2018, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The first 18 KiwiBuild families have been welcomed to their new homes by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford and the local community. More >>
A new, safe cycleway for West Aucklanders
Friday, 26 October 2018, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport Phil Twyford today opened the new cycleway in New Lynn that will ease congestion and make Auckland a healthier and safer place to live. More >>
Food and fibre fund open for agribusiness
Friday, 26 October 2018, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The value of New Zealand’s food and fibre sectors is set to grow as a primary sector investment fund opens for business, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said at the Ashburton A&P show today. More >>
Community workshops begin on Canterbury Arena
Friday, 26 October 2018, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
A series of community workshops with local sporting codes, businesses and the entertainment sector to co-design the city’s new Multi-Use Arena have begun after the Government earmarked $220 million of funding to make the project happen, Minister Megan Woods ... More >>
Law Commission abortion law reform briefing received
Friday, 26 October 2018, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little received today the Law Commission’s briefing on alternative approaches to abortion law. More >>
