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Putauaki Trust Kawerau Industrial Hub one step closer
Friday, 26 October 2018, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $2 million for the crucial first stage of a project that will create jobs, attract new businesses to Kawerau and help boost the productivity potential of the wider Bay of Plenty region, Regional Economic Development ... More >>
Ngāpuhi mandate proposal to vote
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 8:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngāpuhi rangatira and Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little have unanimously agreed to move towards negotiations by taking the vote to the people after meeting at Parliament tonight. More >>
Criminal Case Review Commission Bill passes first reading
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little’s Bill establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) passed its First Reading in Parliament today. More >>
Trans-Tasman e-Invoicing Arrangement signed
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Today in Canberra Small Business Minister Hon Stuart Nash signed the formal trans-Tasman e-Invoicing Arrangement with Australian Assistant Treasurer, Hon Stuart Robert. More >>
PM throws ‘thank you’ picnic for young people
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has rolled out the picnic blanket for children and young people who’ve shared ideas about how to make New Zealand the best place to grow up, hosting a special picnic ‘thank you’ at Premier House. More >>
R&D tax incentive legislation enters Parliament
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today introduced legislation to Parliament that will incentivise more business expenditure on research and development. More >>
Indigenous Biodiversity report released
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
A new report recommending improvements to biodiversity management will build on communities’ good work to protect our biodiversity, says Associate Minister for the Environment, Hon Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
New Zealand ratifies CPTPP
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s a big week for New Zealand in trade and investment. More >>
Public views sought on whitebait
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage is inviting everyone with an interest in whitebait to share their views on whitebait management in an online survey and/or at drop-in sessions around the country. More >>
Tackling invasive wilding pines
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Millions of hectares of productive and precious land have been cleared of New Zealand’s number one weed, wilding conifers, but more work is needed, Bi-osecurity Minister Damien O’Connor said. More >>
Ballot opens for the first Waikato KiwiBuild homes
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford today announced that the ballot will open next week for the first KiwiBuild homes to be built in the Waikato. More >>
Pacific Islands Memorial design unveiled
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
The design for a Pacific Islands Memorial in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park was announced today by Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Carmel Sepuloni. More >>
Strong exports lift top 200 high tech firms
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 11:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A report showing New Zealand’s 200 largest technology exporters grew revenues by $1.1 billion to total $11.1 billion in the past year is great news for the country’s future, Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker said. More >>
2018 Arts Pasifika Awards celebrate wealth of talent
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 9:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The immense talent in the Pasifika arts sector was celebrated tonight at the annual Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards, held at Parliament. More >>
Market study powers herald better outcomes for consumers
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 8:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 24 October 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Market study powers herald better outcomes for consumers, honest business Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has welcomed the passing of the ... More >>
Transport Minister welcomes first NZTA re-evaluations
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport Phil Twyford says the New Zealand Transport Agency’s re-evaluation of SH2 Waihi to Tauranga, Otaki to North of Levin, and Whangarei to Warkworth has produced the best solution for their local communities. More >>
NZ first country to ratify PACER Plus trade deal
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ first country to ratify PACER Plus trade deal New Zealand has completed its domestic procedures to ratify the PACER Plus trade and development agreement. “We have notified Tonga as Depositary for PACER Plus. New Zealand is the first country to ratify the ... More >>
Minister visiting Australian counterparts
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
This week Minister for Small Business, Hon Stuart Nash, is travelling to Canberra for a range of meetings with his Australian counterparts across three of his portfolios. More >>
Competition, consumer issues and banking regulation
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Hon Kris Faafoi travels to Canberra today and Melbourne tomorrow for meetings with Australian government Ministers and officials to discuss competition and consumer issues, banking regulation and tax issues relating ... More >>
Counting the costs of safe, clean water
Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
A new report continues to build a picture of looming potential costs as the Government seeks to ensure safe drinking water, and better environmental performance of the country’s wastewater infrastructure, said the Minister of Local Government Hon ... More >>
