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Applications open for tourism infrastructure funding

Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government

Applications are open for round two of the Tourism Infrastructure Fund, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>

PM welcomes signal of support for European Union FTA

Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was greatly heartened by positive comments made today by President Macron of France for the proposed New Zealand European Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following their bilateral in Paris today. More >>

Tabuteau to meet with regional stakeholders

Monday, 16 April 2018, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau travelled to Taranaki today to further discuss Government support for the recently launched Tapuae Roa: Make Way for Taranaki action plan. More >>

Retail power price review panel named

Monday, 16 April 2018, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government

The Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has today released the details of who will sit on an expert advisory panel which is tasked with leading a review into the price of electricity in New Zealand. More >>

Mali Deployment for Defence Force Officer

Monday, 16 April 2018, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Defence Ron Mark has today announced the deployment of an officer to an intelligence leadership role in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). The deployment is for one year. More >>

Māori tourism definite advantage for NZ

Monday, 16 April 2018, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

There’s plenty of scope for Māori tourism in New Zealand to grow, says Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>

Ambitious road safety targets needed to save lives

Monday, 16 April 2018, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government

A 2015 evaluation of the previous government’s road safety strategy, released today, highlights the need for ambitious national road safety targets and political leadership in road safety, says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter. More >>

Congratulations to NZ’s Commonwealth Games team

Sunday, 15 April 2018, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s Commonwealth Games team has done itself and New Zealand proud with their huge success on the Gold Coast, Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>

Ministers welcome another climate change breakthrough

Sunday, 15 April 2018, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Climate Change Minister James Shaw and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today welcomed the successful adoption of a maritime greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy at the United Nations International Maritime Organisation (IMO). More >>

Ardern: Statement on Syria

Saturday, 14 April 2018, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

This morning the Government was advised that targeted military action would be taken in response to the latest chemical weapons attack in Syria, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. More >>

Widening of loan scheme offers alternative to loan sharks

Friday, 13 April 2018, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni has today announced the widening of a low-interest loan scheme for people who might otherwise fall victim to loan sharks. More >>

Minister to open emergency management office

Friday, 13 April 2018, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi will be in Hamilton on Monday 16 April to open the Waikato Group Emergency Management Office. Mr Faafoi says the new facility will improve the ability of the Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group ... More >>

Financing climate action

Friday, 13 April 2018, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government

Key leaders from the finance, business, environment, church, government and academic communities met today to discuss economic opportunities arising from taking action on climate change. More >>

Progressive and inclusive Trade for All Agenda launched

Friday, 13 April 2018, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government

The Government will ask New Zealanders what is essential to them in future trade talks. More >>

Market studies Bill first reading signals powers

Friday, 13 April 2018, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government

Market studies Bill first reading signals powers to be in effect by end of 2018 More >>

$3.4m to extend Hauraki Rail Trail

Friday, 13 April 2018, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today announced up to $3.4 million in funding to help improve and extend Waikato’s Hauraki Rail Trail. This is the second major investment to be made through the Ngā Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail Enhancement and ... More >>