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Proposals to make homes healthier released
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Proposals to make rental properties warmer and drier have been released for public consultation, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford today announced. More >>
New Zealand announces $10m Pacific broadcasting expansion
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has today announced plans for an enhanced free-to-air Pasifika TV service, affirming New Zealand’s commitment to Pacific media More >>
Productivity Commission’s path to a low emissions economy
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
The Productivity Commission’s final report on the opportunities and challenges for New Zealand becoming a low-emissions economy makes clear that action is needed now, says the Minister for Climate Change. More >>
Health Minister on reports on troubled IT project
Monday, 3 September 2018, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has welcomed the release of two reports dealing with the National Oracle Solution. More >>
Better deal for low paid public servants kicks in
Monday, 3 September 2018, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services 3 September 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Better deal for low paid public servants kicks in From today around 2000 core Public Service employees ... More >>
$58m for environmental, economic and social research
Monday, 3 September 2018, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today released the revised 2019-2021 Endeavour Fund Investment Plan, with new investment signals to support the Government’s aim of transitioning to a more sustainable economy. More >>
PM and Minister to attend Pacific Islands Forum
Monday, 3 September 2018, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Nauru early Wednesday morning to attend the Pacific Islands Forum. More >>
Ali Mau to deliver 7th Dame Dorothy Fraser lecture
Monday, 3 September 2018, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The seventh annual Dame Dorothy Fraser Lecture will be delivered in Dunedin tonight by Broadcaster, author and leader of the #metooNZ project Alison Mau (Ali Mau). More >>
Modernisation of Wainuiomata High School doubled in scope
Monday, 3 September 2018, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
A partial rebuild of Wainuiomata High School has been upgraded to a major redevelopment, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
First KiwiBuild homes completed and ready for sale
Sunday, 2 September 2018, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Twyford Minister for Housing and Urban Development 2 September 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT First KiwiBuild homes completed and ready for sale More >>
Strong start for Māori Language Strategy submissions
Sunday, 2 September 2018, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development September 2 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Strong start for Māori Language Strategy submissions More >>
Corrections’ partnerships place 1500 people into employment
Friday, 31 August 2018, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kelvin Davis Minister of Corrections 31 August 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Corrections’ partnerships place 1500 people into employment Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says Corrections’ partnerships with employers have helped place over ... More >>
Record transport investment to get NZ moving and save lives
Friday, 31 August 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced a record $16.9b investment in the land transport system over the next three years to deliver a safer, better connected and more resilient transport system that will get New Zealand moving. More >>
Duty and service focus of Tongan Language Week
Friday, 31 August 2018, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Duty and service focus of Tongan Language Week Duty and service to country, community and people are the theme of this year’s Tongan Language Week which runs from Sunday 2 September to Saturday 8 September. “The theme, ‘ Fakakoloa ‘o Aotearoa ‘aki ... More >>
Final decision to cancel Hato Petera integration agreement
Friday, 31 August 2018, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the cancellation of the integration agreement for Hato Petera College, effective today. More >>
Innovative hospitality training programme to be expanded
Friday, 31 August 2018, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
An innovative Rotorua-based training programme finding work in the hospitality sector for local people from disadvantaged backgrounds is to be expanded to Christchurch. More >>
PGF supports future of Napier’s National Aquarium
Friday, 31 August 2018, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Napier’s National Aquarium’s ambitious plans to become a must do tourist attraction have been given a boost with support from the Provincial Growth Fund, Regional Economic Development Under Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau announced today. More >>
New Veterans Advisory Board Members Appointed
Friday, 31 August 2018, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
‘Who should be considered a veteran’ will be the main question facing the new appointees to the Veteran’s Advisory Board. More >>
Minister welcomes racing industry review
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Rt Hon Winston Peters released the ‘Review of the New Zealand Racing Industry’ by Australian expert John Messara at a public meeting in Hamilton this evening. The Government commissioned Mr Messara to conduct an independent assessment ... More >>
Attorneys-General discuss cross-border legal issues
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General David Parker has raised the issue of social media liability at a meeting with his counterparts from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. More >>
