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New High Commissioner to the Cook Islands announced

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced today that diplomat Tessa Temata will be New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to the Cook Islands. More >>

Cohort entry to stay for children five years and over

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Legislation for grouped (cohort) entry into schools for children aged five and over has been introduced in Parliament today, as signalled earlier this year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. The Education Amendment Bill (No 2) ensures that schools ... More >>

Minister to visit China and Japan

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Forestry Minister Shane Jones will visit China and Japan to further strengthen New Zealand’s relationship with two key primary sector export markets. More >>

Next steps in digital monitoring

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash has confirmed the next stage of digital monitoring across the wider commercial fishing fleet will begin in January 2019. More >>

Little to visit Ahitereiria (Australia) for Ngāpuhi hui

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Andrew Little to visit Ahitereiria (Australia) for Ngāpuhi hui Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little will hui with members of Ngāpuhi in Ahitereiria (Australia) next week to continue discussions on the Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement progress. ... More >>

Announcement of new Ambassador to the United States

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Rosemary Banks as New Zealand’s Ambassador to the United States of America. More >>

$4 million for Sara Cohen School in Dunedin

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government

$4 million for Sara Cohen School in Dunedin A Dunedin school for students who need extra learning support is getting a $4 million upgrade, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. “Sara Cohen School’s buildings are in a poor state and ... More >>

$10m redevelopment for Oxford Area School

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government

$10m redevelopment for Oxford Area School and $8 million for other South Island schools Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced a major new revamp for a North Canterbury school. Over $10 million will be invested in new buildings and facilities ... More >>

$249m for new research projects

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government

$249m for new research projects The Government is investing $249m in ambitious research projects that will improve the lives of New Zealanders and address some of the challenges we face as a country, says Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods. ... More >>

New appointments to New Zealand Tourism Board

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today announced the appointment of Colleen Neville and Kauahi Ngapora as members of the New Zealand Tourism Board (known as Tourism New Zealand). “These appointments will add tremendous value to the board as it ... More >>

KiwiBuild apartments in Onehunga to be balloted

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government

Ballots for 25 stylish apartments in Onehunga will open next week in the first KiwiBuild development under the Buying off the Plans initiative, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>

Towards a Nuclear Free World – Our Next Generation

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government

Disarmament and Arms Control Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau this evening hosted a function at Parliament, with the Wellington United Nations Association, to promote awareness of disarmament amongst young New Zealanders. More >>

Charter school to open as designated character school

Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Rise UP Trust’s application to establish a new designated character school in Auckland has been approved, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. “This decision means that the applications from ten charter schools have so far been approved,” ... More >>

Enhancing New Zealand’s financial management

Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Measures to modernise the framework New Zealand governments use to manage public finances took a step forward today, Finance Minister Grant Robertson said on Wednesday. “The Public Finance Act (PFA) is an important part of providing accountability ... More >>

Grant Robertson to visit Canberra

Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister Grant Robertson will undertake a two day visit to Canberra, beginning tomorrow, covering both finance, and arts and culture topics. More >>

New approach needed to keep people off benefit

Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government

New research shows that about half of all of the people who left the benefit system following the 2012/2013 welfare reforms were back on the benefit within 18 months highlighting the need for investment in the regions, higher education, and apprenticeship ... More >>