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Funding to develop heritage sites in Tairāwhiti
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Mt Titirangi – Puhi Kai Iti Connection in Tairāwhiti is set to benefit from investment of up to $6.1 million from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) Regional Economic Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
PGF funding to help establish forestry school
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will provide just over $300,000 to pilot a forestry training course as a solution to the growing forestry skills shortage, Regional Economic Development and Forestry Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Developing jobs, transport and business together
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is partnering with the Tairāwhiti region on opportunities to develop jobs, transport and businesses with a $152.7 million investment package, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
$5.5m for Gisborne airport redevelopment
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $5.5 million in the redevelopment of Gisborne Airport, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Funding boost for Tairāwhiti sawmill
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $500,000 in the Far East Saw Mill in Tairāwhiti to increase wood processing capacity and get local people into jobs, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Roading investment to unlock Tairāwhiti’s economic potential
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has today announced an investment of up to $137 million from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to help unlock Tairāwhiti’s economic potential through stronger, safer and more resilient transport connections. More >>
Suffrage125 community fund announced
Friday, 7 September 2018, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Acting Minister for Women Eugenie Sage today announced 42 successful applicants for the Suffrage 125 Community Fund, at the Kate Sheppard Memorial in Christchurch. More >>
New appointments to the Education New Zealand Board
Friday, 7 September 2018, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced four appointments to the Education New Zealand Board More >>
Tourism awards showcase top industry performers
Friday, 7 September 2018, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kelvin Davis Minister of Tourism 7 September 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Tourism awards showcase top industry performers More >>
NZ announces P-3 deployment in support of UN sanctions
Friday, 7 September 2018, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters, and Minister of Defence Ron Mark, have announced the New Zealand Government’s decision to deploy a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-3K2 maritime patrol aircraft to support the implementation of United Nations Security ... More >>
Free online tool to support better workplace safety
Friday, 7 September 2018, 8:14 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand businesses now have the free online tool ‘SafePlus’ to help them improve their workplace health and safety, says Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
Ratification of Pacific trade deal a step closer
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 6:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Ratification of Pacific trade deal a step closer A unique trade and development deal, that will lower barriers while raising living standards, creating jobs and increasing exports by Pacific Island countries, has taken a step closer. Trade and ... More >>
Push for more diversity in science
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
New measures to help increase diversity in New Zealand’s science community have been launched by Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today. More >>
Te Rohe o Te Wairoa third reading
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Andrew Little, welcomed hundreds of people from the iwi and hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa to Parliament today to witness the third reading of their Treaty settlement legislation. More >>
Robertson: Conference on Well-being and Public Policy
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
5 September 2018 Speech to the opening of the Third International Conference on Well-being and Public Policy More >>
Hipkins: Consultation on public service reform [4/9/18]
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
If ever there was a statement of the obvious, it is that New Zealand’s Public Service exists to serve New Zealand and its citizens. More >>
Davis: Corrections Regional Engagement Forum Whangarei 31/8
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
“We can’t keep judging someone by the worst mistake they’ve ever made - or there would be a hell of a lot more of us inside.” More >>
Peters: release of Messara report on racing industry [30/8]
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
As you are all well aware, the government commissioned Mr John Messara to provide an independent assessment of the New Zealand racing industry. More >>
Additional $13.7 million to rebuild Redcliffs School [3/9]
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
A further $13.7 million will be invested to relocate and rebuild Redcliffs School, Education Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed today. More >>
Measures to improve the safety of children in care [29/8]
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has created a new unit and reporting system to reduce the harm experienced by children in care, Minister for Children Tracey Martin announced today. More >>
