New Zealand Government - Latest News [Page 487]
New Commander Joint Forces New Zealand
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Ron Mark has today announced the next commander to lead New Zealand’s joint military operations and exercises. More >>
Emergency management system reform, fly-in teams funded
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi has released the Government’s response to the report on New Zealand’s civil defence emergency response system, including funding of $5.2 million for specialist rapid response teams to support communities in an ... More >>
Mysteries of the deep mapped
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Cutting edge mapping of Tōtaranui /Queen Charlotte Sound seabed will provide new insights into the region’s marine environment, says Land Information Minister, Eugenie Sage. More >>
Wars and Conflicts in Aotearoa New Zealand Fund opens
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
People throughout Aotearoa New Zealand have an opportunity to honour our past and build a future through a commemorative fund which opens today, said Māori Development Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
NZ contributes to global security
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for the NZSIS and GCSB, Hon Andrew Little, and Minister of Immigration Iain Lees-Galloway attended the annual Five Country Ministerial, held in the Gold Coast, Australia on 28-29 August. More >>
New classrooms for Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay
Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced a major investment to replace crumbling classrooms, and provide new modern learning spaces for students in Waikato, Hawkes Bay and Bay of Plenty. More >>
$962,000 investment for Tairāwhiti rangatahi
Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Employment Minister Willie Jackson today announced funding for three He Poutama Rangatahi initiatives in Tairāwhiti. More >>
Wānanga underway on the future of Māori education
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kelvin Davis Associate Minister of Education 28 August 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Wānanga underway on the future of Māori education Following on from the Education Summit, a series of wānanga are being held from Kaitaia to Dunedin ... More >>
Mahuta: BERL Wānanga [28/8/18]
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
There are two quotes which in effect sets the context for the contribution I am about to make. The first is taken from my ancestor Tāwhiao when he said; More >>
Davis: Improving our criminal justice system [22/8/18]
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Yesterday was a busy and thought-provoking start to the summit, and I’m grateful that so many people have taken the time to share their views and experiences of our current criminal justice system. More >>
Peters: National Press Club - Canberra [22/8/18]
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
First, let’s start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land that we meet on and pay respects to their elders, past and present. More >>
Two more charter schools to be designated character schools
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education 28 August 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Two more charter schools to become designated character schools for 2019 Middle School West Auckland and South Auckland Middle School have both been approved to open as ... More >>
Safety improvements for Hawke's Bay Expressway [24/8/18]
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister welcomes next phase of safety improvements for Hawke’s Bay Expressway Hon Phil Twyford Transport More >>
Working together to build a new economy
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you David and your team at Westpac for hosting us today. And of course this is not the first time you have hosted such an event. In fact it wasn’t too long ago that I stood amongst you and spoke about our economic agenda. More >>
Prime Minister announces Business Advisory Council
Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the formation of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council, with Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon as its chair, in a major speech delivered to the business community in Auckland today. More >>
Minister welcomes plan to provide low cost dental care
Monday, 27 August 2018, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister Dr David Clark says a new dental clinical training facility at Manukau’s SuperClinic will improve access to dental care for people in the area. More >>
NZ students now eligible for NASA Internships
Monday, 27 August 2018, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand tertiary students will be offered the chance to participate in NASA’s International Internships Programme, under an agreement between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and NASA. More >>
Government to make life better for renters
Monday, 27 August 2018, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
The public is being asked for feedback on new Government proposals aimed at making life better for renters, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford has announced. More >>
Final call for travel departure cards
Sunday, 26 August 2018, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Final call for travel departure cards That last-minute burden of filling out a departure card before taking flight for overseas will be a thing of the past come November, when travellers will no longer need to complete the bothersome documents, say Immigration ... More >>
Peters offers condolences to the US on Senator John McCain
Sunday, 26 August 2018, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister offers condolences to the US on Senator John McCain Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has offered his condolences to the people of the United States and the family of Senator John McCain at his passing. “My deepest and sincerest ... More >>