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Congratulations to Loder Cup winner
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Loder Cup, one of New Zealand’s oldest conservation awards, has been awarded to Robert McGowan for 2018 for his outstanding work ensuring mātauranga Māori in conservation management. More >>
New surgical mesh safeguards put in place
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has introduced strict new safeguards on the use of surgical mesh that are expected to limit its use in urogynaecological surgery. More >>
Pay equity near for Oranga Tamariki social workers
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to fund a pay equity settlement for Oranga Tamariki social workers, Minister for Children Tracey Martin announced today. More >>
New Zealand increases climate finance commitment to Pacific
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 8:33 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will increase its global climate finance commitment to $300 million over four years, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today in New York at the launch of Climate Week NYC, where she was a keynote speaker. More >>
Speech: PM - Kaitiakitanga: Protecting our planet
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
I’d like to begin with a word often used in New Zealand, that you may not – until now – have ever had the opportunity to hear: kaitiakitanga. More >>
Speech: PM - Nelson Mandela Peace Summit
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Secretary-General, Madam President of the General Assembly, distinguished colleagues. More >>
Arrival card change to smooth border process
Monday, 24 September 2018, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Government
International travellers arriving into New Zealand should have a simpler, faster entry as a result of changes to the Passenger Arrival Card, More >>
Govt introduces bill to halt new offshore oil exploration
Monday, 24 September 2018, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today introduced a Bill to give effect to its decision to halt the offering of new offshore oil and gas exploration permits, and has kept its commitment to protect existing permits, says Minister for Energy and Resources Megan Woods. More >>
More thermal upgrades for homes in the Hutt
Monday, 24 September 2018, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Two hundred more Housing NZ homes in the Hutt Valley will receive a thermal upgrade, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
Further PGF investment to unlock Rotorua’s potential
Monday, 24 September 2018, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Fletcher Tabuteau Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development 24 September 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT EMBARGOED UNTIL 1PM More >>
“Meth crooks” not being compensated
Monday, 24 September 2018, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Contrary to claims by the Opposition, “meth crooks” will not be compensated by Housing NZ, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
Guardians of Lakes Manapouri, Monowai and Te Anau appointed
Monday, 24 September 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage today announced appointments to Guardians of Lakes Manapouri, Monowai and Te Anau. More >>
Jacinda Ardern - Speech to 9th Annual Social Good Summit
Monday, 24 September 2018, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
The importance of family-friendly policies around the world More >>
New strategy to promote New Zealand Sign Language
Sunday, 23 September 2018, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
New strategy to promote New Zealand Sign Language Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni has launched a new New Zealand Sign Language strategy on the inaugural International Day of Sign Languages. “Today is the United Nation’s day for celebrating ... More >>
Another vote of confidence in Govt’s economic management
Saturday, 22 September 2018, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government is welcoming another sign that our economic plan and decisions to run surpluses and pay down debt are paying off for New Zealand, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Oceania Exhibition to open in London
Saturday, 22 September 2018, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Oceania Exhibition to open in London Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and Pacific Peoples Carmel Sepuloni will represent New Zealand at the opening of the Oceania exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London on Tuesday 25 September. ... More >>
Synthetic drug detector dogs ahead of the game
Saturday, 22 September 2018, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections’ detector dogs are the first in New Zealand to be trained in sniffing out synthetic cannabis and other new psychoactive substances, playing a crucial role in keeping prisons safe, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says. More >>
Appointments to the Eden Park Trust Board
Friday, 21 September 2018, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Renata Blair and Victoria Toon have been selected as Crown-appointed trustees to the Eden Park Trust Board, Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson announced today. More >>
Drug Free Sport New Zealand board appointments
Friday, 21 September 2018, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Experienced sports medicine practitioner Dr Ruth Highet has been appointed to the board of Drug Free Sport New Zealand, Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson announced today. More >>
More public houses open for Auckland families
Friday, 21 September 2018, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Three new community housing developments officially opened in West and South Auckland today, which will provide desperately needed homes for up to 30 households. More >>
