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Kiwis urged to protect themselves online
Monday, 8 October 2018, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Hon Kris Faafoi is encouraging everyone to take a few easy steps to protect themselves online this Cyber Smart Week. More >>
Freshwater plan to explore Māori and Crown shared interests
Monday, 8 October 2018, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Government plan announced today to improve freshwater quality acknowledges that water quality cannot be addressed without a concurrent and substantive discussion with Māori, Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Minister Kelvin Davis said. More >>
Taking action to improve water quality
Monday, 8 October 2018, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government today is announcing its next steps to improve the state of our waterways, promising a noticeable improvement in water quality within five years. More >>
Te Patukirikiri sign Deed of Settlement
Monday, 8 October 2018, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced Te Patukirikiri signed a Deed of Settlement with the Crown in Thames. More >>
Mental Health Awareness Week - a time to connect and reflect
Sunday, 7 October 2018, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister David Clark says we must recognise the importance of New Zealanders connecting and reflecting with whānau, family and friends, ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW). More >>
Living the language is the focus of Fijian Language Week
Friday, 5 October 2018, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Living the language is the theme of this year’s Fijian Language Week, which runs from 7-13 October. More >>
Weather station to help protect atoll nation
Friday, 5 October 2018, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Work on a weather station is underway to help Tokelau build its knowledge of and resilience to climate change, Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi announced today. More >>
Applications for 2019 Toloa Tertiary Scholarships now open
Friday, 5 October 2018, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Applications for the Toloa Tertiary Scholarships aimed at Pacific students pursuing STEM-related studies in 2019, are now open. More >>
Air ambulance changes will strengthen service
Friday, 5 October 2018, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says a second agreement in principle for air ambulance services covering the North Island south of Auckland is a key part of an improved national service. More >>
Air New Zealand – Singapore Airlines Alliance reauthorised
Friday, 5 October 2018, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has signed off Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines’ strategic alliance for the next five years, Transport Minister Phil Twyford has announced. More >>
Great news with whānau houses for Hamilton East
Friday, 5 October 2018, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Māori Development , Hon Nanaia Mahuta says it’s great news that a joint Tainui – Housing New Zealand development, Te Kaarearea on the old Jebson place site in Hamilton is now underway. More >>
NZ not yet reaping the gains of electric vehicles
Friday, 5 October 2018, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Data released by the Ministry of Transport today shows that growth in the number of larger, emission-intensive vehicles is undermining the gains from zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs). More >>
Details of Royal visit announced
Friday, 5 October 2018, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
Details of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex itinerary for their upcoming visit to New Zealand have been released today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. More >>
Royal Commission update
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly 500 people have now registered to engage with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into State Care, says Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin. More >>
Planning for 21st century construction skills
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today showcased its plan to improve the construction industry’s ability to deliver skilled jobs, careers, and build more houses, says Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa. More >>
Investing to unlock new opportunities in the Waikato
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will support the Matamata-Piako District on work to unlock new opportunities in tourism and infrastructure with an up to $1.7 million initial investment from the Provincial Growth Fund, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
New chair appointed to the New Zealand Story Advisory Board
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Economic Development Minister for Trade and Export Growth PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT 4 October 2018 More >>
Child Poverty Reduction Bill wins National’s backing
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Child Poverty Reduction Bill has been reported back to the House with unanimous support from the Social Service and Community Select Committee, and will now be supported by the National Party, Prime Minister and Child Poverty Reduction ... More >>
Strong support for climate action
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
Analysis of the more than 15,000 submissions made about the Zero Carbon Bill provide a critical insight into New Zealanders’ thinking on our country’s path to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says the Minister for Climate Change. More >>
Emergency supports boost Tokelauan disaster preparedness
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi helped deliver emergency supplies from New Zealand to Tokelau today. More >>
