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Minister Mahuta welcomes climate change report
Sunday, 29 April 2018, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed a Productivity Commission draft report on New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy, saying it raises important issues for Māori. More >>
New Auckland DHB chairs announced
Sunday, 29 April 2018, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr David Clark Minister of Health 29 April 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT New Auckland DHB chairs announced Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced new chairs to lead Auckland’s three District Health Boards. The Auckland, Waitemata and Counties-Manukau ... More >>
Kaikōura housing recovery village opens
Saturday, 28 April 2018, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Kaikōura Housing Recovery Temporary Accommodation Village was opened by Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development Jenny Salesa today, giving residents undertaking earthquake repair or rebuild work much needed access to temporary accommodation. More >>
Frames go up on first KiwiBuild houses
Saturday, 28 April 2018, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
The first KiwiBuild homes are now under construction in Papakura, says Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford. More >>
New Zealand welcomes the Panmunjom Declaration
Saturday, 28 April 2018, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has welcomed the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification of the Korean Peninsula, signed by North and South Korea. More >>
New Zealand assistance for Ambae, Vanuatu
Friday, 27 April 2018, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced a further $500,000 package of support to the Government of Vanuatu as it plans to relocate affected communities to safe sites off Ambae Island following ongoing volcanic activity. More >>
CERT board members’ term extended
Friday, 27 April 2018, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
CERT board members’ term extended Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has extended the term of members of the CERT NZ Establishment Advisory Board by an additional six months. More >>
CERT board members’ term extended
Friday, 27 April 2018, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Clare Curran Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media 27 April 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT CERT board members’ term extended More >>
Draft strategy revealed for Health and Safety at Work
Friday, 27 April 2018, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Draft strategy revealed for Health and Safety at Work The Government’s draft strategy for improving the health and safety of New Zealand workers over the next 10 years has been released, with submissions now being called for, says Minister for Workplace ... More >>
Reappointments to TVNZ and RNZ Boards
Friday, 27 April 2018, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Clare Curran Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media 27 April 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Reappointments to TVNZ and RNZ Boards Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has announced reappointments to the Boards ... More >>
Christchurch sporting facilities now back on track
Friday, 27 April 2018, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Christchurch sporting facilities now back on track Joint work between the Government and Christchurch City Council means plans for two critical central city Anchor Projects – the Metro Sports Facility and multi-purpose stadium - are back on track, Minister ... More >>
Think tank backs path to low-emissions
Friday, 27 April 2018, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Think tank backs path to low-emissions The Minister for Climate Change says a Productivity Commission draft report into New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy supports work the Government is already putting in place to get there. “The Productivity ... More >>
Primary Sector Council announcement welcomed
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Sector Council announcement welcomed I welcome the announcement of the Primary Sector Council by Minister O’Connor today, says Associate Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri. The Council is a much-needed step forward for the primary sector. ... More >>
MidCentral to trial new disability support system
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is trialling a new system for delivering disability supports in MidCentral to start on October 1 2018, Minister for Disability Issues Hon Carmel Sepuloni and Associate Minister for Health Hon Julie Anne Genter announced today. More >>
Record investment to get Auckland moving
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government and Auckland Council will embark on New Zealand’s largest ever civil construction programme to create a 21st century transport network, Minister of Transport Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said today. More >>
Additional members for Digital Advisory Group
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The final seven members of the Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion (DEDI) Advisory Group have been announced. More >>
Agriculture Minister heads to Australia
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor heads to Brisbane today to meet with his Australian Government counterparts. More >>
Environment Minister to meet Australian counterparts
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister David Parker will meet his Australian counterparts in Melbourne tomorrow to discuss policy issues in their portfolio areas. More >>
NZSL Board Appointments open
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni is encouraging people from the Deaf community and NZSL users to put themselves forward for the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Board now that the appointments process has opened. More >>
Appointment of Judge of the High Court
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of Wellington Queen’s Counsel Francis Cooke as a Judge of the High Court. More >>
