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Pacific women’s contributions highlighted
Monday, 4 June 2018, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Aupito William Sio Minister for Pacific Peoples 04 June 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Pacific women’s contributions highlighted in Queen’s Birthday Honours Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio congratulates the Pacific recipients who have ... More >>
Ta Hekenukumai Busby honoured
Monday, 4 June 2018, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Kelvin Davis Minister for Crown/Māori relations 4 June 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Ta Hekenukumai Busby honoured “An esteemed kaumatua, a master waka builder, a spirited adventurer with a curious mind; it is a privilege to honour Hek Busby today as he ... More >>
Recognising arts and cultural champions
Monday, 4 June 2018, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
4 June 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Recognising arts and cultural champions Thirty-five New Zealanders who have made outstanding contributions to arts and culture have been deservedly recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours Minister ... More >>
More women take Top(p) honours
Monday, 4 June 2018, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
4 June 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT More women take Top(p) honours Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated the 192 New Zealanders recognised in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday honours list, noting that 56 per cent are women, making it ... More >>
Digital economy discussions at Singapore Conference
Sunday, 3 June 2018, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Clare Curran Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister for Government Digital Services 3 June 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Digital economy discussions at Singapore Conference Digital Media and Government Digital Services Minister Clare ... More >>
Pump track great new asset for former Red Zone
Saturday, 2 June 2018, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
A state-of-the-art pump track is a great new asset for the Residential Red Zone (RRZ), Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods says. More >>
International to pay more than locals for Great Walks
Saturday, 2 June 2018, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Eugenie Sage Minister of Conservation 2 June 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT International visitors to pay more than locals for Great Walks International visitors will pay more than locals for DOC huts and campsites on New Zealand’s four most popular ... More >>
Draft NZ International Education Strategy released
Saturday, 2 June 2018, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
A world-class and sustainable international education sector is important for New Zealand to remain a thriving and globally connected country, Minister of Education Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Changes for international student post-study work rights
Saturday, 2 June 2018, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Immigration MEDIA STATEMENT 2 June 2018 Changes proposed for international student post-study work rights Proposals to change student post-study work rights announced today will help eliminate migrant exploitation and make sure that migrants ... More >>
Ōtangarei Papakāinga homes a new beginning
Friday, 1 June 2018, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta today announced four new community-based transitional homes, a home for a support worker, and central whare in the Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei. More >>
Partnering with Northland iwi to grow forestry
Friday, 1 June 2018, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Te Uru Rākau (Forestry New Zealand) will work with Ngāti Rēhia towards an agreement that will see the Crown establish a commercial forest on iwi land, Forestry Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Getting ex-offenders into jobs
Friday, 1 June 2018, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Schemes to help young ex-offenders get driver’s licences and help inmates develop Mānuka and Kānuka products will be supported by the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane ... More >>
Funding to get everyday Kiwis planting
Friday, 1 June 2018, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will provide a $6.6 million boost to a well-established Trust to get New Zealanders planting native trees nationwide, Forestry Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
Employment help for Te Tai Tokerau youth
Friday, 1 June 2018, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
1 June 2018 EMBARGOED UNTIL 1:30PM MEDIA STATEMENT Employment help for Te Tai Tokerau youth Te Tai Tokerau youth are being helped into employment or training with a new partnership investment of $4.4 million, Minister of Employment Willie Jackson has ... More >>
Investing in kids will save waste in future
Friday, 1 June 2018, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Children will learn about waste and recycling with a Sustainability Trust-run programme getting a $157,000 grant from the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
Plan to unlock rail’s potential for Northland
Friday, 1 June 2018, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
The potential for upgrading and expanding rail north of Auckland will be investigated, as part of a package of improvements to help Northland’s growth, Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Associate Transport Minister Shane Jones have announced. More >>
Twin Coast Discovery Route boosted
Friday, 1 June 2018, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Unlocking the potential of the Twin Coast Discovery Route to boost tourism and jobs will be supported by a $6.2 million injection from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis and Transport Minister Phil Twyford have announced. More >>
Partnership to promote the arts in Northland
Friday, 1 June 2018, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Hundertwasser Arts Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery in Whangarei is set to benefit from a $10 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>
Official launch of Safe to talk He pai ki te kōrero
Friday, 1 June 2018, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s new sexual harm helpline, Safe to talk He pai ki te kōrero is giving people the chance to seek free, anonymous and confidential support from one central place, says Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni. More >>
More housing for whānau in Northland
Friday, 1 June 2018, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Local whānau with urgent housing needs are set to benefit from new housing in Northland and the trial of an innovative rent-to-own scheme announced by the Government today. More >>
