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New Chair for WorkSafe New Zealand Board
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway today announced the appointment of Mr Ross Wilson as the new Chair of the WorkSafe New Zealand Board. More >>
Further NZ help for Sulawesi
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is providing further help for the emergency response efforts in the Sulawesi region, Indonesia. More >>
Government ramps up R&D tax incentive
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is backing businesses to succeed with a new tax incentive that aims to unlock further spending on research and development. More >>
Upgrading Auckland’s rail crossings to save lives
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 8:43 am | New Zealand Government
Today Transport Minister Phil Twyford confirmed $7.6 million for automatic pedestrian crossing gates for 11 more Auckland rail crossings to keep people safe. Over the next five years, Auckland Transport (AT) is planning safety improvements at all 51 ... More >>
New appointments to the Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Distinguished human rights advocate and lawyer Professor Paul Hunt has been appointed as Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Justice Minister Andrew Little announced today. Mr Little also announced the appointment of Dr Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo as ... More >>
Hon Chris Hipkins Speech to the PPTA Conference
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to address your conference. It’s great to be here. More >>
Better bowel care for the Bay
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister Dr David Clark says Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s new endoscopy and gastroenterology unit means more coordinated and accessible care for those affected by bowel conditions. More >>
Positive step towards Himalayan tahr control
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage said yesterday’s constructive meeting of the Himalayan Tahr Liaison Group made good progress in helping the Department of Conservation (DOC) finalise the most effective ways of stepping up control of Himalayan tahr to ... More >>
Development of a new Carers’ Strategy Action Plan
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is developing a new Action Plan that will provide better support for over 430,000 New Zealanders that care for friends or family because of a health condition, injury or disability, Minister of Social Development Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>
NZ provides $1.6m to assist Sulawesi earthquake response
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand will provide $1.6 million to assist emergency response efforts following the Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami. More >>
New Ministry brings leadership and focus to housing
Monday, 1 October 2018, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
The new Ministry of Housing and Urban Development was opened today by Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford. More >>
Tabuteau to lead NZ’s first trade delegation to South Africa
Monday, 1 October 2018, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
FletcherTabuteau Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs 1 October 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Tabuteau to lead New Zealand’s first trade delegation to South Africa More >>
New disability support system launches
Monday, 1 October 2018, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
A new disability support system prototype starts today in the MidCentral DHB region, offering disabled people and whānau more flexibility and options, announced Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni and Acting Associate Minister of Health James ... More >>
Animal welfare system stronger from today
Monday, 1 October 2018, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Regulations to strengthen our animal welfare system come into effect from today, Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor said. More >>
Minister of Defence to open peacekeeping conference
Sunday, 30 September 2018, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Ron Mark will today open the annual International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centre conference. This year the conference is being held in Auckland. More >>
KiwiBuild comes to the South Island
Sunday, 30 September 2018, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford today announced the first South Island KiwiBuild development in Wanaka, where there will be 211 KiwiBuild homes built over the next two years. More >>
Innovative Partnerships sets sights on space
Sunday, 30 September 2018, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
American space innovator LeoLabs has chosen to set up shop in Central Otago, establishing a phased-array radar to track small satellites and space debris – the first in the Southern Hemisphere. More >>
Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Indonesia and Thailand
Saturday, 29 September 2018, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Rt Hon Winston Peters will be seeking an update from the Indonesian Government on the impact of the Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami during his regional visit. More >>
Tuvalu Language Week celebrates culture and heritage
Friday, 28 September 2018, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The theme for Tuvalu Language Week 2018 is “ Tuvalu faka’na ki te Atua. Fakatumau au tu mo faifaiga. Tautua mo Aotearoa ”. “ Tuvalu, trust in God. Nurture your cultural values and heritage. Serve Aotearoa ”. More >>
Doing things differently to end family and sexual violence
Friday, 28 September 2018, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
For the first time, chief executives from across the public service will be taking collective responsibility to end family and sexual violence in New Zealand More >>
