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Peters: Exercising Government through Parliament
Monday, 30 July 2018, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The role of the Prime Minister has evolved along with our constitution. Core functions of the role remain the same–such as chairing Cabinet and key cabinet committees, appointing and dismissing ministers, and advising the Governor-General to call a ... More >>
Funding round open for international student wellbeing
Monday, 30 July 2018, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding of $750,000 will be targeted at projects aimed at supporting the wellbeing of international students, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
More certainty in construction sector smooths boom and bust
Monday, 30 July 2018, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The 2018 National Construction Pipeline Report released today shows signs of sustained growth for the next six years, Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa says. More >>
NZ Biosecurity Awards open for business
Monday, 30 July 2018, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Biosecurity Damien O’Connor says Kiwis can celebrate those helping to keep our flora, fauna and vital primary sectors safe by nominating them for New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. More >>
Education Minister’s comment on National’s class size u-turn
Sunday, 29 July 2018, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
“After nine years refusing to fund education properly, the National opposition’s u-turn on class sizes and early childhood quality is just not believable,” Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Be proud of your language and protect its future
Saturday, 28 July 2018, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Be proud of your language and protect its future “Be proud of your language and protect its future” is the theme of this year’s Cook Islands Language Week. “This is a very pertinent theme for Cook Islanders because use of the language is declining ... More >>
Kiki Kiwi teaches kids about impact of littering
Friday, 27 July 2018, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
A new school litter reduction resource for 5-11 year olds will help children understand the impact of dumping litter in the environment, Education Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said today. More >>
Government invests in Tuia - Encounters 250 commemoration
Friday, 27 July 2018, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Tuia – Encounters 250, the national commemoration which will mark 250 years since the first onshore meetings between Māori and Europeans has been given a $3.5 million funding boost, Acting Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni announced ... More >>
Minister brokers Accord on safe nurse staffing
Friday, 27 July 2018, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Clark Minister of Health 27 July 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT Minister brokers Accord on safe nurse staffing Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced a joint accord between District Health Boards, the Nurses Organisation ... More >>
New appointment to the Charities Registration Board
Friday, 27 July 2018, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Dr Beverly Gatenby will join the independent Charities Registration Board to replace Ms Caren Rangi who has stepped down after six years on the Board. More >>
Major infrastructure funding for Queenstown Lakes District
Friday, 27 July 2018, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford today confirmed $52 million of 10 year interest-free loans to Queenstown Lakes District Council to support major infrastructure projects around Kingston and Frankton Flats. More >>
Game helps business connect with MSD clients
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Game helps business connect with MSD clients A new online interactive game allowing small and medium business owners to learn about the services offered by the Ministry of Social Development, BNZ and Xero, has been launched today by Social Development ... More >>
Extra police resources following graduation
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra resources for crime prevention and community safety are being deployed around the country with the graduation today of 79 new Police officers at the Royal New Zealand Police College at Porirua. More >>
Progress with Marutūāhu and Pare Hauraki iwi
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Significant progress has been made with the collective redress deeds for the Marutūāhu and Pare Hauraki iwi, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Andrew Little, has announced today. More >>
Land transferred to protect native grasshopper
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
The home of a giant native grasshopper is now safer after Crown land in the Mackenzie Basin was protected as conservation land, Land Information and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
Government plan to fix women’s pay
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
At least half of the senior leaders in the public sector will be women by the end of 2019, and workplaces will be flexible “by default” are among goals in an Action Plan to eliminate the public service gender pay gap, launched today. More >>
Renewed partnership with Red Cross for humanitarian response
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, has announced a renewed government funding agreement with New Zealand Red Cross to assist with disaster preparedness and response in the Pacific and across the world. More >>
Renewed DHB offer to nurses ‘encouraging’
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark says it is encouraging that the Nurses Organisation is recommending the latest District Health Boards’ offer to its members. More >>
Erebus families to help shape the National Erebus Memorial
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
A survey on the planned Erebus memorial has gone to family members of those who passed away in the Erebus accident and to workers involved in the recovery in Antarctica, Acting Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni announced today. More >>
Talks held with Japanese Deputy Prime Minister
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Rt Hon Winston Peters, last night hosted dinner at his home for the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Japan, Tarō Asō, and Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Masatsugu Asakawa. More >>
