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Singapore becomes third nation to ratify CPTPP
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Singapore has notified New Zealand it has completed its domestic procedures to ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). More >>
Zero Carbon Bill attracts thousands of submissions
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s plan to introduce a new Zero Carbon Bill has brought thousands of people together to discuss how we address climate change. More >>
Sugar labelling consultation open
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A trans-Tasman consultation on sugar labelling has begun following the latest Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation. More >>
Provincial Growth Fund support for Otago
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $60,000 into the development of Otago’s Economic Development Strategy and $820,000 in the Dunedin Waterfront Project, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
New appointments to NZSF Guardians Board
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Catherine Drayton, Simon Botherway and Henk Berkman have been appointed to the Board of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. More >>
Food safety made easier
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Our food and wine businesses today welcome a trifecta of new food safety tools, designed to make it cheaper and easier to follow the rules and keep consumers safe. More >>
UK launch of public consultations on a FTA welcomed
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
The United Kingdom’s decision to launch public consultations on a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand has been welcomed by Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker. More >>
Mahuta: LGNZ Speech [17/7/18]
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Hei tawharau i a mātou i tēnei wā, Kai Tahu koutou nō tēnei pito ō te motu. Nga timimate o te wā, o te marama ,o nanahi hāere hoki mai hāere. Tatu iho nei ki a tātou ngā mahue tanga iho. Tēnā koutou katoa, Pai Mārire. More >>
Robertson: LGNZ 2018 Conference [15/7/18]
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you very much for having me here today. I know the Prime Minister would have loved to be here, but I’m sure you can all appreciate she’s somewhat preoccupied at the moment. More >>
Funding focuses on innovative teaching strategies [13/7/18]
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
Projects using innovative and engaging ways of teaching such as combining performing arts and co-teaching strategies received Government funding to get started, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Pacific Alliance trade talks to be advanced in Mexico
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker will hold talks with his Pacific Alliance counterparts in Mexico next week to seek further progress on a free trade agreement with the four-nation grouping. More >>
Safer vehicle finance options and savings safety net trial
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister of Social Development 18 July 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Safer vehicle finance options and savings safety net trial agreed at industry forum Measures to trial a safety ... More >>
Central and local govt partner to get young people into work
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Central and local government partner to get more young people into work The Ministers of Local Government, Youth, Employment, and Building and Construction today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs establishing a new ... More >>
Govt helping electric vehicle drivers to roam free
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today launched EVRoam, a new initiative providing electric car drivers with real-time information about where they can find reliable charging stations right around the country. More >>
Positive progress in health but challenges remain
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The Health Minister Dr David Clark says a new report taking the pulse of the nation highlights several positives but underlines the seriousness of the challenges the Government is addressing. More >>
New appointments to Crown Research Institute boards
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods is pleased to announce a number of new Board appointments to the Crown Research Institutes More >>
New guidelines to assist RMA compliance
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
New guidelines to assist RMA compliance New guidelines released today by Environment Minister David Parker are intended to assist councils in their monitoring, compliance and enforcement duties under the Resource Management Act. “Enforcement of the rule ... More >>
Environmental Protection Authority chair and deputy
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Board chairperson and deputy were announced by Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage today. More >>
Wool Summit united on progress
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government and key players in the wool industry have taken a first step to revitalise the languishing sector, says Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor. More >>
New KiwiRail Deputy Chair appointed
Monday, 16 July 2018, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Brian Corban has been appointed to the KiwiRail board as Deputy Chair, Minister for State Owned Enterprises Winston Peters and Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. More >>
