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International to pay more than locals for Great Walks

Saturday, 2 June 2018, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Eugenie Sage Minister of Conservation 2 June 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT International visitors to pay more than locals for Great Walks International visitors will pay more than locals for DOC huts and campsites on New Zealand’s four most popular ... More >>

Draft NZ International Education Strategy released

Saturday, 2 June 2018, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

A world-class and sustainable international education sector is important for New Zealand to remain a thriving and globally connected country, Minister of Education Chris Hipkins says. More >>

Changes for international student post-study work rights

Saturday, 2 June 2018, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Immigration MEDIA STATEMENT 2 June 2018 Changes proposed for international student post-study work rights Proposals to change student post-study work rights announced today will help eliminate migrant exploitation and make sure that migrants ... More >>

Ōtangarei Papakāinga homes a new beginning

Friday, 1 June 2018, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta today announced four new community-based transitional homes, a home for a support worker, and central whare in the Whangārei suburb of Ōtangarei. More >>

Partnering with Northland iwi to grow forestry

Friday, 1 June 2018, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Te Uru Rākau (Forestry New Zealand) will work with Ngāti Rēhia towards an agreement that will see the Crown establish a commercial forest on iwi land, Forestry Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>

Getting ex-offenders into jobs

Friday, 1 June 2018, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Schemes to help young ex-offenders get driver’s licences and help inmates develop Mānuka and Kānuka products will be supported by the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane ... More >>

Funding to get everyday Kiwis planting

Friday, 1 June 2018, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will provide a $6.6 million boost to a well-established Trust to get New Zealanders planting native trees nationwide, Forestry Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>

Employment help for Te Tai Tokerau youth

Friday, 1 June 2018, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

1 June 2018 EMBARGOED UNTIL 1:30PM MEDIA STATEMENT Employment help for Te Tai Tokerau youth Te Tai Tokerau youth are being helped into employment or training with a new partnership investment of $4.4 million, Minister of Employment Willie Jackson has ... More >>

Investing in kids will save waste in future

Friday, 1 June 2018, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government

Children will learn about waste and recycling with a Sustainability Trust-run programme getting a $157,000 grant from the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>

Plan to unlock rail’s potential for Northland

Friday, 1 June 2018, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government

The potential for upgrading and expanding rail north of Auckland will be investigated, as part of a package of improvements to help Northland’s growth, Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Associate Transport Minister Shane Jones have announced. More >>

Twin Coast Discovery Route boosted

Friday, 1 June 2018, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government

Unlocking the potential of the Twin Coast Discovery Route to boost tourism and jobs will be supported by a $6.2 million injection from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis and Transport Minister Phil Twyford have announced. More >>

Partnership to promote the arts in Northland

Friday, 1 June 2018, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government

Hundertwasser Arts Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery in Whangarei is set to benefit from a $10 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today. More >>

Official launch of Safe to talk He pai ki te kōrero

Friday, 1 June 2018, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s new sexual harm helpline, Safe to talk He pai ki te kōrero is giving people the chance to seek free, anonymous and confidential support from one central place, says Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni. More >>

More housing for whānau in Northland

Friday, 1 June 2018, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government

Local whānau with urgent housing needs are set to benefit from new housing in Northland and the trial of an innovative rent-to-own scheme announced by the Government today. More >>

Partnerships for a great future in Northland

Friday, 1 June 2018, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government

Government is working with the people of Northland on opportunities to develop jobs, housing, transport and businesses with a $46 million investment package, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>

All of Christchurch can now connect to UFB

Thursday, 31 May 2018, 8:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Clare Curran Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media 31 May 2018 EMBARGOED UNTIL 1800 THURSDAY 31/5/18 MEDIA STATEMENT All of Christchurch can now connect to UFB All residents of Christchurch and the surrounding areas can now ... More >>

Graduation at Royal NZ Police College

Thursday, 31 May 2018, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Stuart Nash Minister of Police 31 May 2018 EMBARGOED 12.30pm MEDIA STATEMENT Graduation at Royal NZ Police College Police Minister Stuart Nash is congratulating the 78 new recruits who graduate today from the Royal New Zealand Police college ... More >>

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