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$13.2 million to create Otago cycle trail network
Thursday, 9 August 2018, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
A 530-kilometre continuous cycle trail network across the Otago region will spread tourism spending to more local communities and create an estimated 329 full-time jobs, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Samoa
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will travel to Samoa tomorrow to attend the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and meet with Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi. More >>
NH90 flight training to be based in New Zealand
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved the purchase of a new simulator for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters. More >>
New appointments to Walking Access Commission
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri has announced five new members to the Board of the New Zealand Walking Access Commission, tasked with enhancing walking access opportunities across New Zealand. More >>
Post-study work rights emphasise skills NZ needs
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Immigration MEDIA STATEMENT 8 August 2018 EMBARGOED TO 4PM WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST Post-study work rights emphasise skills NZ needs Changes to post-study work rights will help ensure international students coming to New Zealand gain in-demand ... More >>
New KiwiRail Chair appointed
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Greg Miller has been appointed to chair the KiwiRail board, Minister for State Owned Enterprises Winston Peters and Minister of Finance Grant Robertson announced today. More >>
Curran: Women in Games - NZ Game Developers Association
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me here tonight to speak to your group on this very important topic of diversity in the game development sector. More >>
Nash: Seafood New Zealand Conference [2/8/18]
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Seafood Conference is an important annual fixture that supports valuable discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing fisheries and aquaculture. More >>
Clark: Waitemata DHB Annual CEO Lecture Series [1/8/18]
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
It is my privilege to speak to you as Minister of Health and discuss the Government’s priorities for the health and disability system. More >>
Nash: Environmental Defence Society Conference [1/8/18]
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Tēnā koutou katoa. Thank you for the opportunity to be here and speak to you today. More >>
Shaw: Ambitious programme to measure wellbeing [31/7/18]
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Today we are launching Indicators Aotearoa New Zealand and this gives effect to the commitment in the Green Party-Labour Party Confidence and Supply Agreement to develop a comprehensive set of environmental, social and economic sustainability indicators. More >>
Details of major health review finalised
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has confirmed the final details of the wide-ranging review of New Zealand’s health and disability system as it begins its work in earnest. More >>
First stage of Hornby High redevelopment completed [3/8/18]
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hornby High School students are benefiting from the recent completion of stage one of their $26 million redevelopment, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. More >>
New micro-credentials system a first for NZ [1/8/18]
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
A micro-credentials system to be rolled out from the end of August 2018 will give both employers and people who want to keep learning more opportunities to access new skills quickly, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Ambitious young Kiwis head to Latin America [31/7/18]
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Young New Zealanders from across the country are about to experience life and learning in Latin America, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
Review confirms value of National Bowel Screening Programme
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says the independent review of the National Bowel Screening Programme should give the public confidence in the safety and value of the programme. More >>
Grant Robertson - speech to Debt Capital Markets Summit 2018
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you very much for having me here today. I want to begin by setting the scene and giving a bit of context to the situation in which the New Zealand economy is operating right now. More >>
Government funding to support nature flourishing
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting a project to make Wellington the world’s first predator free capital city with a $3.27 million funding boost announced by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage today. More >>
New Zealand determined to stamp out people smuggling
Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Immigration MEDIA STATEMENT 7 August 2018 New Zealand determined to stamp out people smuggling The global fight against people smuggling and human trafficking will be more effective when governments and businesses combine their powers, continuing ... More >>
Government funds innovative EV projects
Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders will soon see more of electric vehicles’ versatility, with co-funding for 19 diverse projects announced by Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods today. More >>
