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Proposals for KiwiBuild off-site factories to be sought
Saturday, 23 June 2018, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invite companies to express their interest in setting up or expanding off-site manufacturing factories to make KiwiBuild homes, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>
First step towards NZ’s largest pest-free island
Saturday, 23 June 2018, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
First step towards NZ’s largest pest-free island Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has announced funding for the first step in New Zealand’s most ambitious island pest eradication. More >>
James Shaw welcomes Declaration for Ambition
Saturday, 23 June 2018, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Climate Change James Shaw has welcomed the ‘Declaration for Ambition’ on climate change, signed by the High Ambition Coalition group of countries. More >>
Photo of PM with her baby and midwife
Friday, 22 June 2018, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister with her midwife Libby and her baby. Photo credit the Prime Minister’s Office. More >>
NZ & US to collaborate on geothermal tech
Friday, 22 June 2018, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Research, Science and Innovation MEDIA STATEMENT 22 June 2018 NZ & US to collaborate on geothermal tech Minister of Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods today welcomed a new partnership between the Ministry of Business, Innovation ... More >>
$215,000 PGF funding for Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub
Friday, 22 June 2018, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Regional Economic Development Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau is pleased to announce $215,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund for the Hastings District Council to develop a feasibility and business case for a new Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub. More >>
Pay equity settlement for support workers
Friday, 22 June 2018, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark is pleased to announce an estimated 5,000 mental health and addiction support workers will soon receive the same pay rates as care and support workers. More >>
All Dunedin residents can now access UFB
Friday, 22 June 2018, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
All Dunedin residents and businesses are able to connect to ultra-fast broadband (UFB) now the project to build the network’s infrastructure is complete, 19 months ahead of schedule. More >>
New initiatives to support M.bovis response
Friday, 22 June 2018, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Biosecurity Damien O’Connor has unveiled a set of initiatives to support the Mycoplasma bovis response and improve farm biosecurity practices based on feedback from farmers and rural communities. More >>
$1.7 million investment for Hawke’s Bay rangatahi
Friday, 22 June 2018, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced $1.7 million over two years for four He Poutama Rangatahi initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay today. More >>
Free workshops to boost Māori business
Friday, 22 June 2018, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta says free business workshops launched today are an exciting new tool to boost the Māori economy and accelerate whānau prosperity. More >>
Government to reduce reliance on consultants
Friday, 22 June 2018, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will reduce the reliance on expensive consultants and contractors, saving taxpayers many millions of dollars a year, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Minister opens SH20A Shared Path
Friday, 22 June 2018, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Associate Minister of Transport, Julie Anne Genter, says the opening of a new shared cycling and pedestrian path alongside State Highway 20A creates new, safe transport choices for people in South Auckland. More >>
Acting Prime Minister congratulates Jacinda Ardern
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 8:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has congratulated Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford on the birth of their daughter this evening. More >>
New life breathed into the Te Hiku o Te Ika
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Government
New life breathed into the Te Hiku o Te Ika – Crown Social Accord Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, and Minister for Maori Development, Nanaia Mahuta, have today met with senior leadership from Te Hiku o Te Ika Iwi and other Government ... More >>
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern welcomes baby girl
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister’s Office can confirm that Jacinda Ardern has given birth to a healthy baby girl. More >>
Heretaunga Tamatea Claims Settlement Bill
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has welcomed and acknowledged rangatira of Heretaunga Tamatea iwi who attended Parliament today to hear the third reading of their Treaty settlement legislation. More >>
New Zealand and EU formally launch free trade talks
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Minister for Trade and Export Growth 21 June 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT New Zealand and EU formally launch free trade talks Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker and European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia ... More >>
District Court judge appointed
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Attorney-General 21 June 2018 PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT More >>
Use of external security consultants for spying not allowed
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Claims the Government has not acted to end the use of security consultants for spying are completely inaccurate, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
