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Next step taken to improve consumer protections

Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi today announced the start of public consultation on New Zealand’s insurance contract law. More >>

$7 million for Whenua Māori Programme

Monday, 21 May 2018, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Nanaia Mahuta Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development 21 May 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT $7 million for Whenua Māori Programme More >>

National’s heating cuts would hurt over a million Kiwis

Monday, 21 May 2018, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government

National’s heating cuts would hurt over a million Kiwis Simon Bridge’s promise to cut heating support for Kiwi families would see over a million people lose money to heat their homes each winter, says Minister Megan Woods. “The Winter Energy ... More >>

Tech in NZ needs more young women

Monday, 21 May 2018, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government

Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran says New Zealand’s tech sector needs more young women to help break down stereotypes and redress gender imbalance in the industry. More >>

Visit reinforces strength of New Zealand-Japan relationship

Sunday, 20 May 2018, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters departs Tokyo this evening following a productive three-day visit to Japan. More >>

NZ to gift White Horse to Nikko Tōshōgū Shrine in Japan

Sunday, 20 May 2018, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand to gift White Horse to Nikko Tōshōgū Shrine in Japan Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand is continuing a tradition of over 50 years by gifting a white horse to Tōshōgū Shrine in Nikkō, Japan. A New Zealand ... More >>

Red Zone used to boost endangered bee population

Sunday, 20 May 2018, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Red Zone used to boost endangered bee population Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods has announced that the Residential Red Zone will become the new breeding ground for the embattled global bee population. “May 20 has been ... More >>

Minister talks on women and transport at international event

Saturday, 19 May 2018, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Transport Minister and Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter will travel to Leipzig, Germany on Sunday to attend the International Transport Forum Summit and a Women Mobilise Women conference. More >>

Speech: Whaitiri - Eastland Wood Council Awards

Friday, 18 May 2018, 8:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Meka Whaitiri Associate Minister of Forestry 18 May 2018 SPEECH NOTES Eastland Wood Council Awards Dinner Hon Meka Whaitiri – Speech Check against Delivery 7.10 pm, Friday 18 May 2018 Farmers Air Showgrounds Event Centre, main Road, Makaraka, ... More >>

Rheumatic fever on the agenda in Geneva

Friday, 18 May 2018, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr David Clark leaves for Geneva today for this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA) with the goal of securing a global plan for combating rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. More >>

New funding to support Māori Wardens

Friday, 18 May 2018, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government

$1 million in Budget ‘18 has been set aside for Māori Wardens to support outcomes for rangatahi Māori that will enhance their education and employment opportunities. More >>

Good news on the drug front for Whānau

Friday, 18 May 2018, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government

Māori people will be pleased at yesterday’s Budget news that $58.1 million will be spent on the fight against international drug smuggling networks, says Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri. More >>

Funds to tackle waste problems

Friday, 18 May 2018, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government

A facility to recycle tyres and a project to reuse old photocopier toner are getting off the ground with support from the Waste Minimisation Fund, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said today. More >>

Climate change assistance for Pacific

Friday, 18 May 2018, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the government has agreed to a long term approach to assist Pacific Island states in meeting the challenges of climate change. More >>

Improving NAIT begins today

Friday, 18 May 2018, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government

Work will start immediately to improve New Zealand’s animal tracing system, says Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>

Investing in our rangatahi

Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Nanaia Mahuta Minister for Māori Development Hon Willie Jackson Minister of Employment 17 May 2018 Investing in our rangatahi The Coalition Government’s plan to enhance education and employment outcomes for rangatahi has been given a boost ... More >>

Investing in our children

Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Tracey Martin Minister for Children 17 May 2018 Investing in our children Budget 2018 reinforces the Coalition Government’s commitment to improving care and assistance for the children and young people most in need, says Minister for Children Tracey ... More >>