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New Zealand expresses concern over Cambodia’s elections
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has expressed New Zealand’s concern over Cambodia’s general elections in which the main opposition party was excluded. More >>
Health Minister congratulates NZ Blood Service
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has congratulated the New Zealand Blood Service and its thousands of donors for helping to save or improve the lives of more than half a million people in the past two decades. More >>
Work gets underway to develop better measures of success
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Work gets underway to develop better measures of New Zealand’s success The Minister of Statistics today launched the development of a new comprehensive set of environmental, social and economic indicators to better measure New Zealand’s overall wellbeing ... More >>
First foundations laid for China-NZ Year of Tourism
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
The first foundations have been laid for the 2019 China-New Zealand Year of Tourism, with a new website launched and funding for a major exhibition at Te Papa, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
Community Internship Programme now open for applications
Monday, 30 July 2018, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peeni Henare Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector 30 July 2018 Community Internship Programme now open for applications More >>
Shaw: New Zealand’s journey to net zero
Monday, 30 July 2018, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
He waka eke noa. We're all in this together: New Zealand's journey to net zero Hon James Shaw Climate Change More >>
Peters: Exercising Government through Parliament
Monday, 30 July 2018, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The role of the Prime Minister has evolved along with our constitution. Core functions of the role remain the same–such as chairing Cabinet and key cabinet committees, appointing and dismissing ministers, and advising the Governor-General to call a ... More >>
Funding round open for international student wellbeing
Monday, 30 July 2018, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding of $750,000 will be targeted at projects aimed at supporting the wellbeing of international students, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
More certainty in construction sector smooths boom and bust
Monday, 30 July 2018, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The 2018 National Construction Pipeline Report released today shows signs of sustained growth for the next six years, Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa says. More >>
NZ Biosecurity Awards open for business
Monday, 30 July 2018, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Biosecurity Damien O’Connor says Kiwis can celebrate those helping to keep our flora, fauna and vital primary sectors safe by nominating them for New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. More >>
Education Minister’s comment on National’s class size u-turn
Sunday, 29 July 2018, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
“After nine years refusing to fund education properly, the National opposition’s u-turn on class sizes and early childhood quality is just not believable,” Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Be proud of your language and protect its future
Saturday, 28 July 2018, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Be proud of your language and protect its future “Be proud of your language and protect its future” is the theme of this year’s Cook Islands Language Week. “This is a very pertinent theme for Cook Islanders because use of the language is declining ... More >>
Kiki Kiwi teaches kids about impact of littering
Friday, 27 July 2018, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
A new school litter reduction resource for 5-11 year olds will help children understand the impact of dumping litter in the environment, Education Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said today. More >>
Government invests in Tuia - Encounters 250 commemoration
Friday, 27 July 2018, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Tuia – Encounters 250, the national commemoration which will mark 250 years since the first onshore meetings between Māori and Europeans has been given a $3.5 million funding boost, Acting Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni announced ... More >>
Minister brokers Accord on safe nurse staffing
Friday, 27 July 2018, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Clark Minister of Health 27 July 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Minister brokers Accord on safe nurse staffing Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced a joint accord between District Health Boards, the Nurses Organisation ... More >>
New appointment to the Charities Registration Board
Friday, 27 July 2018, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Dr Beverly Gatenby will join the independent Charities Registration Board to replace Ms Caren Rangi who has stepped down after six years on the Board. More >>
Major infrastructure funding for Queenstown Lakes District
Friday, 27 July 2018, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford today confirmed $52 million of 10 year interest-free loans to Queenstown Lakes District Council to support major infrastructure projects around Kingston and Frankton Flats. More >>
Game helps business connect with MSD clients
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Game helps business connect with MSD clients A new online interactive game allowing small and medium business owners to learn about the services offered by the Ministry of Social Development, BNZ and Xero, has been launched today by Social Development ... More >>
Extra police resources following graduation
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra resources for crime prevention and community safety are being deployed around the country with the graduation today of 79 new Police officers at the Royal New Zealand Police College at Porirua. More >>
Progress with Marutūāhu and Pare Hauraki iwi
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Significant progress has been made with the collective redress deeds for the Marutūāhu and Pare Hauraki iwi, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Andrew Little, has announced today. More >>
