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Announcement of new High Commissioner to Singapore
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Jo Tyndall as High Commissioner in Singapore. More >>
Announcement of new Ambassador to Timor Leste
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced the appointment of diplomat Philip Hewitt as Ambassador to Timor-Leste today. More >>
862 new police officers into the frontline
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash says delivering on the Government’s commitment to provide 1800 more police officers is on track, with another 78 officers graduating from the Royal New Zealand Police College today. More >>
Commerce Commission appointments
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi today announced the reappointments of Sue Begg and Elisabeth Welson as members of the Commerce Commission, and the appointment of a new associate member, John Crawford. More >>
Reform of the WTO focus of North American talks
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker heads to Washington DC and Ottawa next week to advance New Zealand’s interests in reform of the World Trade Organization and global trade rules. More >>
PM’s Business Advisory Council membership announced
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a diverse cross section of leaders from the business community will form her Business Advisory Council to advise the Coalition Government as it works on building a productive, sustainable and inclusive economy ... More >>
Minister welcomes major ‘air’ report
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The state of New Zealand’s air is generally good says the Associate Minister for the Environment, Hon Nanaia Mahuta after the release of a new report on our air this morning. More >>
Latest benefit figures released
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Latest benefit figures show the percentage of the working-age population receiving a main benefit remains the same as it was a year ago, Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni said today. More >>
New GST rules to level playing field
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Overseas companies selling goods online into New Zealand will soon be required to collect GST in the same way as domestic retailers. More >>
Pest control system wins spatial excellence award
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Ethos Environmental has taken out the Supreme Award at the New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards tonight in Wellington for its use of location-based data to help control pest infestations on Great Barrier Island. More >>
Dame Annette King to attend Asia Europe Meeting Summit
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Honourable Dame Annette King will attend the 12th Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Leaders’ Summit as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy in Brussels this week (18-19 October). More >>
Announcement of appointment of new Ambassador to Italy
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Anthony Simpson as Ambassador to Italy. “Mr Simpson is currently Unit Manager of the Europe Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade. He has previously ... More >>
Announcement of new Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of diplomat Matthew Hawkins as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. “Mr Hawkins is well qualified for the role. He is currently Unit Manager of the Middle ... More >>
Napier Police recover stolen goods thanks to local tip-off
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Thanks to a tip-off from a Bluff Hill local, recovered gear has been returned to its owners before they knew it was missing. More >>
Film Industry Working Group report welcomed
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Film Industry Working Group has reported back today, providing recommendations on restoring collective bargaining rights to film production workers, says the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
e-Invoicing to boost productivity
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Stuart Nash is encouraging the Australian and New Zealand public to provide feedback on a joint electronic invoicing (e-Invoicing) initiative that will save businesses time and money. More >>
Enhanced air ambulance service for the South
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced the third and final agreement in principle has been reached for new air ambulance services that will be safer, better and firmly focused on patients. More >>
DOC closing tracks to protect kauri
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage today announced that the Department of Conservation (DOC) will close 21 tracks across kauri land to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback. More >>
Stardom beckons for young performers as Showquest continues
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
More young stars are set to be discovered as a series of popular performing arts shows for young people is rolled out for another year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Next steps for bloodstock investment
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced the next steps to promote new investment in the horse bloodstock industry. More >>
