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New appointments to Pacific Education Foundation Board
Monday, 10 September 2018, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Jenny Salesa and Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio have announced five appointments to the Board of the Pacific Education Foundation (PEF). More >>
Minister of Foreign Affairs comment on the Salisbury attacks
Monday, 10 September 2018, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
In light of recent reporting, we are proactively releasing the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ responses to a series of questions on New Zealand’s position following the UK’s investigation into the Salisbury chemical attack. These were provided ... More >>
Minister welcomes stories of hope
Monday, 10 September 2018, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says it’s encouraging to see an increasing focus on those who have come through the other side of mental health challenges as we grapple with high suicide numbers. More >>
Ballot for first KiwiBuild homes opens today
Monday, 10 September 2018, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders have a chance to buy one of the first KiwiBuild homes in Auckland following the opening of the ballot today, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford have announced. More >>
Presenting New Zealand’s work on climate change
Monday, 10 September 2018, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw, is travelling to California tomorrow to present New Zealand’s plans for action on climate change and to gather the latest research and work elsewhere in the world to help us address the issue at home. More >>
Commission must show leadership in whale conservation
Monday, 10 September 2018, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
As the International Whaling Commission meets in Brazil today, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says it must reinforce its leadership role in the conservation of whales and dolphins. More >>
Minister talks sustainable agriculture on world stage
Monday, 10 September 2018, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor is on his way to Europe to represent New Zealand on the international sustainable agriculture and climate change stage. More >>
Welcome to Māori Language Week
Monday, 10 September 2018, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta wants all New Zealanders to take part in Māori Language Week which begins today. More >>
Thousands of new homes in Mt Roskill redevelopment
Sunday, 9 September 2018, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to tackle the housing crisis with a transformational programme to build around 10,000 new homes for families in Mt Roskill that will be linked up to Auckland’s communities through the planned light rail line, Housing ... More >>
Action over Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Sunday, 9 September 2018, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr David Clark Minister of Health PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT 9 September 2018 Action over Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Health Minister Dr David Clark has praised the work around New Zealand in improving the prevention, early detection ... More >>
Ethnic communities to have their say on future of education
Saturday, 8 September 2018, 9:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Ethnic Communities and Associate Minister of Education Jenny Salesa is joining ethnic communities at a series of public meetings in Auckland to hear their views on education. More >>
Prime Minister welcomes Chinese Party Secretary Li Xi
Friday, 7 September 2018, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Party Secretary of Guangdong Province Li Xi, who is travelling here as a Guest of the New Zealand Government, will be welcomed by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday. Mr Li is also a member of the national-level Politburo. More >>
He tāwhiri i te wero ‘reo Māori anake’
Friday, 7 September 2018, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development 7 Mahuru 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT He tāwhiri i te wero ‘reo Māori anake’ E rere nei te reo tāwhiri o te Hōnore Nanaia Mahuta Minita Whanaketanga ... More >>
Clare Curran resigns as Minister
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert 7 September 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Clare Curran resigns as Minister The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has accepted Clare Curran’s resignation as a Minister. “Clare Curran contacted ... More >>
Funding to develop heritage sites in Tairāwhiti
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Mt Titirangi – Puhi Kai Iti Connection in Tairāwhiti is set to benefit from investment of up to $6.1 million from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) Regional Economic Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
PGF funding to help establish forestry school
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will provide just over $300,000 to pilot a forestry training course as a solution to the growing forestry skills shortage, Regional Economic Development and Forestry Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Developing jobs, transport and business together
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is partnering with the Tairāwhiti region on opportunities to develop jobs, transport and businesses with a $152.7 million investment package, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
$5.5m for Gisborne airport redevelopment
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $5.5 million in the redevelopment of Gisborne Airport, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Funding boost for Tairāwhiti sawmill
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $500,000 in the Far East Saw Mill in Tairāwhiti to increase wood processing capacity and get local people into jobs, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Roading investment to unlock Tairāwhiti’s economic potential
Friday, 7 September 2018, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has today announced an investment of up to $137 million from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to help unlock Tairāwhiti’s economic potential through stronger, safer and more resilient transport connections. More >>
