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Māori experts to help develop education initiatives
Monday, 23 July 2018, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis is hosting an impressive group of 12 Māori experts in Wellington today to help realise the potential for two education initiatives flagged in this year’s Budget. More >>
Consultation opens on domestic mānuka honey
Monday, 23 July 2018, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government wants to hear from mānuka honey producers and consumers on whether the honey produced and sold in New Zealand should meet similar requirements to exported mānuka honey. More >>
West Coast: kickstart for ports, rail, town
Friday, 20 July 2018, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) is backing the West Coast with initial investment in projects that could lift the region’s productivity potential and future-proof its economy. More >>
Pre-human habitat protected by purchase
Friday, 20 July 2018, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
A block of South Canterbury land rich with native plants that existed before human habitation will be preserved after the Nature Heritage Fund purchas More >>
New trans-Pacific data cable launch improves resilience
Friday, 20 July 2018, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
New trans-Pacific data cable launch improves resilience and competition Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has welcomed the commercial launch of the new trans-Pacific Hawaiki cable that improves and enhances New Zealand’s ... More >>
Canadian speakers issued visas
Friday, 20 July 2018, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration New Zealand has granted Lauren Southern and her speaking partner Stefan Molyneux specific purpose work visas to visit New Zealand for public speaking events, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. More >>
Singapore becomes third nation to ratify CPTPP
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Singapore has notified New Zealand it has completed its domestic procedures to ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). More >>
Zero Carbon Bill attracts thousands of submissions
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s plan to introduce a new Zero Carbon Bill has brought thousands of people together to discuss how we address climate change. More >>
Sugar labelling consultation open
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A trans-Tasman consultation on sugar labelling has begun following the latest Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. More >>
Provincial Growth Fund support for Otago
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $60,000 into the development of Otago’s Economic Development Strategy and $820,000 in the Dunedin Waterfront Project, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
New appointments to NZSF Guardians Board
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Catherine Drayton, Simon Botherway and Henk Berkman have been appointed to the Board of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. More >>
Food safety made easier
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Our food and wine businesses today welcome a trifecta of new food safety tools, designed to make it cheaper and easier to follow the rules and keep consumers safe. More >>
UK launch of public consultations on a FTA welcomed
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
The United Kingdom’s decision to launch public consultations on a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand has been welcomed by Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker. More >>
Mahuta: LGNZ Speech [17/7/18]
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Hei tawharau i a mātou i tēnei wā, Kai Tahu koutou nō tēnei pito ō te motu. Nga timimate o te wā, o te marama ,o nanahi hāere hoki mai hāere. Tatu iho nei ki a tātou ngā mahue tanga iho. Tēnā koutou katoa, Pai Mārire. More >>
Robertson: LGNZ 2018 Conference [15/7/18]
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you very much for having me here today. I know the Prime Minister would have loved to be here, but I’m sure you can all appreciate she’s somewhat preoccupied at the moment. More >>
Funding focuses on innovative teaching strategies [13/7/18]
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Projects using innovative and engaging ways of teaching such as combining performing arts and co-teaching strategies received Government funding to get started, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Pacific Alliance trade talks to be advanced in Mexico
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker will hold talks with his Pacific Alliance counterparts in Mexico next week to seek further progress on a free trade agreement with the four-nation grouping. More >>
Safer vehicle finance options and savings safety net trial
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister of Social Development 18 July 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Safer vehicle finance options and savings safety net trial agreed at industry forum Measures to trial a safety ... More >>
Central and local govt partner to get young people into work
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Central and local government partner to get more young people into work The Ministers of Local Government, Youth, Employment, and Building and Construction today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs establishing a new ... More >>
Govt helping electric vehicle drivers to roam free
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today launched EVRoam, a new initiative providing electric car drivers with real-time information about where they can find reliable charging stations right around the country. More >>
