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Primary Sector Council announced
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Damien O’Connor Minister of Agriculture and Rural Communities 26 April 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Primary Sector Council announced A group of visionary agribusiness leaders is set to help our primary sector capture more value from its work, Minister ... More >>
PM offers condolences to victims of Canadian tragedy
Wednesday, 25 April 2018, 10:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed her condolences to the families of those who died following reports that a van crashed into pedestrians at a busy intersection in Toronto, Canada. More >>
Matariki Tu Rākau – in remembrance
Wednesday, 25 April 2018, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri welcomes the launch of Matariki Tu Rākau – a tree planting programme in recognition of those who have served with the New Zealand Defence Force. More >>
Remembrance tree planting programme launched
Wednesday, 25 April 2018, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Forestry Minister Shane Jones has today launched Matariki Tu Rākau, a remembrance tree planting programme in recognition of the men and women who have served in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). More >>
Lest We Forget - Commemorating Anzac Day 2018
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 24 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Lest We Forget - Commemorating Anzac Day 2018 As people join in Anzac Day services throughout the country it is timely to reflect on the final days of ... More >>
Govt to compensate Tyson Redman for wrongful conviction
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Government to compensate Tyson Redman for wrongful conviction, imprisonment The Government has provided Tyson Gregory Redman more than $500,000 in compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment, Justice Minister Andrew Little announced today. ... More >>
Government to help fund services for Veterans
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has today welcomed the announcement of $1.1 million in grant payments over the next four years for the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RSA) and No Duff Charitable Trust. More >>
Tabuteau attends Pacific Economic Ministers Meeting
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Fletcher Tabuteau is travelling to Palau today to represent New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) from 25-27 April. More >>
PM sends best wishes to Royals
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on the birth of their son. More >>
Education conversation ‘a watershed moment’ for Māori
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
The government’s education conversation Kōrero Mātauranga is a watershed moment in the history of education for all Māori, Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis says. More >>
New research shows who is failing to buckle up
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
New research published today highlights which groups of people are not wearing seatbelts in New Zealand, says Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter. More >>
5000 New Zealanders have their say on future of education
Monday, 23 April 2018, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 5000 New Zealand teachers, young people, parents, school board members and grandparents have already had their say about the future of education, via the ‘Education Conversation’ initiative, says Education Minister Chris Hipkins. More >>
Gisborne gets first tree in the ground
Sunday, 22 April 2018, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Forestry Minister Shane Jones has today planted the first tree in the One Billion Trees planting programme at a primary school in Tairāwhiti. More >>
Royal Academy of Arts on ‘Oceania’ exhibition
Saturday, 21 April 2018, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Pacific Island countries to partner with Royal Academy of Arts on ‘Oceania’ exhibition New Zealand and Pacific Island countries will partner with the Royal Academy of Arts on the Oceania exhibition in London from 29 September to ... More >>
Papakāinga provides refuge in time of need
Friday, 20 April 2018, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
One year on from the Edgecumbe floods local whānau in ongoing and urgent need of a place to live will now benefit from new papakāinga housing, says Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Bill Sutton House to be saved and restored
Friday, 20 April 2018, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
The Government and Christchurch City Council have worked together to permanently save the historic home and studio of renowned New Zealand artist Bill Sutton on Templar Street in the red zone, Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Red Zone projects get longer lease on life
Friday, 20 April 2018, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Temporary projects in Christchurch’s residential red zone will be able to run for longer with the Government extending the timeframe on the ability to lease from 2 years to 5 years, Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Fake account a reminder for online vigilance
Friday, 20 April 2018, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran is urging people to report any suspicious activity on their Facebook accounts to CERT NZ. More >>
Remarks to the Otago Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia Ora, good afternoon, it’s good to be back in Dunedin. More >>
Andrew Little enters Pike River portal
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little, and Pike Family representatives Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse have entered the Pike River Mine portal. More >>
