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Sector urged to speed up progress on open banking systems
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon Kris Faafoi has told the payments sector that progress must be made on innovation and open banking. More >>
Wellington water resilience welcomed
Monday, 25 June 2018, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi has welcomed the news that Wellingtonians will have access to 20 litres of emergency water from day eight after a major earthquake, but reminded people that everyone needs to prepare for emergencies. More >>
Minister for Women outlines maternity leave plans
Monday, 25 June 2018, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Julie Anne Genter Minister for Women Associate Minister of Transport Associate Minister of Health More >>
The legacy of Koro Wētere
Saturday, 23 June 2018, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Maapuna ana mai te rere o roimata ki te mate. Ko Kaiwaka i te rangi te tohu o aituaa ki te papa, e too ai te tangata. More >>
Flowers received by the PM from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saturday, 23 June 2018, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
A high resolution images of flowers the Prime Minister has received from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said she the flowers were an incredibly generous gift, but are unfortunately too big to fit into ... More >>
Condolences on passing of Koro Wetere
Saturday, 23 June 2018, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has expressed his condolences with the passing of Hon Koro Wētere this morning. More >>
Proposals for KiwiBuild off-site factories to be sought
Saturday, 23 June 2018, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invite companies to express their interest in setting up or expanding off-site manufacturing factories to make KiwiBuild homes, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
First step towards NZ’s largest pest-free island
Saturday, 23 June 2018, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
First step towards NZ’s largest pest-free island Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has announced funding for the first step in New Zealand’s most ambitious island pest eradication. More >>
James Shaw welcomes Declaration for Ambition
Saturday, 23 June 2018, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Climate Change James Shaw has welcomed the ‘Declaration for Ambition’ on climate change, signed by the High Ambition Coalition group of countries. More >>
Photo of PM with her baby and midwife
Friday, 22 June 2018, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister with her midwife Libby and her baby. Photo credit the Prime Minister’s Office. More >>
NZ & US to collaborate on geothermal tech
Friday, 22 June 2018, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Research, Science and Innovation MEDIA STATEMENT 22 June 2018 NZ & US to collaborate on geothermal tech Minister of Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods today welcomed a new partnership between the Ministry of Business, Innovation ... More >>
$215,000 PGF funding for Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub
Friday, 22 June 2018, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau is pleased to announce $215,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund for the Hastings District Council to develop a feasibility and business case for a new Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub. More >>
Pay equity settlement for support workers
Friday, 22 June 2018, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark is pleased to announce an estimated 5,000 mental health and addiction support workers will soon receive the same pay rates as care and support workers. More >>
All Dunedin residents can now access UFB
Friday, 22 June 2018, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
All Dunedin residents and businesses are able to connect to ultra-fast broadband (UFB) now the project to build the network’s infrastructure is complete, 19 months ahead of schedule. More >>
New initiatives to support M.bovis response
Friday, 22 June 2018, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Biosecurity Damien O’Connor has unveiled a set of initiatives to support the Mycoplasma bovis response and improve farm biosecurity practices based on feedback from farmers and rural communities. More >>
$1.7 million investment for Hawke’s Bay rangatahi
Friday, 22 June 2018, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced $1.7 million over two years for four He Poutama Rangatahi initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay today. More >>
Free workshops to boost Māori business
Friday, 22 June 2018, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta says free business workshops launched today are an exciting new tool to boost the Māori economy and accelerate whānau prosperity. More >>
Government to reduce reliance on consultants
Friday, 22 June 2018, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will reduce the reliance on expensive consultants and contractors, saving taxpayers many millions of dollars a year, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Minister opens SH20A Shared Path
Friday, 22 June 2018, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Transport, Julie Anne Genter, says the opening of a new shared cycling and pedestrian path alongside State Highway 20A creates new, safe transport choices for people in South Auckland. More >>
Acting Prime Minister congratulates Jacinda Ardern
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 8:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has congratulated Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford on the birth of their daughter this evening. More >>
