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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 >>
Environment report highlights serious land issues
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
A report on the state of the country’s land has highlighted the impact of urban sprawl, the loss of important wetlands and emerging problems associated with soil compaction. More >>
Ardern and May focus on trade and security threats
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Emerging threats to the global rules based system and international security issues featured in the first meeting between Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and British Prime Minister Theresa May in London today at No.10 Downing St . More >>
R&D tax incentive discussion document released
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Today Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash released the Research and Development Tax Incentive Discussion Document for public consultation. More >>
Freedom camping working group announced
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today announced the members of the working group that will develop solutions to freedom camping issues. More >>
Fish friendly guidelines landed
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Freshwater fish will have a better chance of survival under guidelines launched by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage today. More >>
Youth offending rates fall
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
The first Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report has been released today by the Associate Minister of Justice Aupito William Sio. More >>
UK and New Zealand to increase cooperation in the Pacific
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announce closer cooperation between the United Kingdom and New Zealand in the Pacific Islands region, following a meeting in London. More >>
Progressive and inclusive growth - sharing the benefits
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
Kia ora and thank you for the opportunity to join you here today. I am especially grateful to be hosted by FES. More >>
Trade and security challenges top agenda with Merkel
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern highlighted the deepening partnership between New Zealand and Germany following her meeting with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin today. More >>
Minister welcomes Wakatōhea report
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has welcomed the Waitangi Tribunal’s report on the Whakatōhea mandate. More >>
Interim Climate Change Committee Announced
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change today announced the membership of the Interim Climate Change Committee, which will begin work on how New Zealand transitions to a net zero emissions economy by 2050. More >>
Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award helping young offenders
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has congratulated 11 young offenders for achieving The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award - including the first prisoner in New Zealand to ever achieve the Gold Award. More >>
New manufacturing report shows move to added value
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Key parts of manufacturing are moving beyond commodities into value-added products, a new report released today by Economic Development Minister David Parker shows. More >>
Government welcomes IMF’s positive economic assessment
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Finance Grant Robertson has welcomed the IMF’s Concluding Statement, released following its annual visit, which provides an independent assessment of the strength of the New Zealand economy. More >>
Replacement found for Stage Challenge
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Hundreds of young musicians and performers will get their first shot at stardom at new school arts events later this year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Progress on payment terms and e-invoicing
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Small Business Stuart Nash has congratulated Fonterra for its change of policy around payment terms for small and medium suppliers. The dairy co-operative has adopted a new policy where suppliers whose contracts are worth up to $300,000 ... More >>
Speech: Ardern - Climate change
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Humbled because I come from a small country thousands of miles away. We are self-deprecating people, quick to downplay our relative importance, but in spite of that, one that has never been afraid to use its voice. More >>
Summit identifies actions to improve road safety
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Local Government Road Safety Summit held last week identified actions that will lead to lasting changes to road safety in New Zealand, says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter. More >>
