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Gay men can now apply to have historic convictions wiped
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Gay men can now apply to have historic convictions wiped In an important moment for New Zealand’s gay community men can now apply to have historical homosexual convictions wiped says Justice Minister Andrew Little. The application scheme can ... More >>
New Pukekohe West primary school a step closer
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education 10 April 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT New Pukekohe West primary school a step closer Construction of the new Pukekohe West primary school in Auckland is set to begin next year, with an Establishment Board of Trustees in ... More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister on the road
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is travelling to Europe and Singapore this week to hold bilateral meetings and attend the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). More >>
Porotī land secured for Treaty settlement
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty Minister Andrew Little has announced the Government has secured land near Whangarei that’s been the focus of Ngāpuhi concerns about the health and well-being of Porotī Springs. More >>
Ngāi Tahu & Waikato-Tainui payments
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngāi Tahu & Waikato-Tainui payments Payments have been made to Waikato-Tainui and Ngāi Tahu under their Treaty of Waitangi settlements, Minister for Treaty of Negotiations Hon Andrew Little announced today. Payments of $16.6 million to Waikato-Tainui ... More >>
Cutting fine print from financial information
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Cutting fine print from financial information: public and sector urged to have their say Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi is encouraging public feedback on proposed regulations that will make it easier for consumers to understand the ... More >>
Remembering the Wahine tragedy
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Wahine disaster at an event in Wellington today. More >>
Minister announces Whānau Ora Review Panel
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
An independent panel to undertake the review of Whānau Ora has been appointed, Minister Peeni Henare announced today. More >>
New Zealand condemns chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has expressed New Zealand’s grave concern at reports that dozens of civilians have been killed in a chemical weapons attack in Eastern Ghouta, Syria. More >>
Remembering tragedy and courage: Wahine
Monday, 9 April 2018, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi says tomorrow’s dawn ceremony to commemorate 50 years since the Wahine disaster will be a poignant occasion, and a highly personal memorial for those affected by the tragedy. More >>
Government thanks Albert Brantley
Monday, 9 April 2018, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Dr Megan Woods has today thanked Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive Albert Brantley for his service to Canterbury. More >>
Date set for Northcote by-election
Monday, 9 April 2018, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Northcote by-election will be held on Saturday 9 June, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
No loss of life acceptable
Monday, 9 April 2018, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
No loss of life is acceptable, is the message behind the development of the Government’s new road safety strategy, says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Prime Minister congratulates new Green Co-leader
Sunday, 8 April 2018, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern has today congratulated Marama Davidson on being elected Co-leader of the Green Party. More >>
Boost for local government in new bills
Friday, 6 April 2018, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is acting to restore the promotion of social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of communities to the statutory purpose of local councils, says Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Future of Hato Petera College up for consultation
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Agreement has been reached to begin consultation about the possible cancellation of the integration agreement of Hato Petera College, says Education Minister Chris Hipkins. More >>
Support for Taranaki Crossing experience
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
An ambitious plan to enable more people to enjoy the beauty of Mt Taranaki and strengthen connections to its natural and cultural heritage has been announced by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage. More >>
Diversifying Taranaki through future food opportunities
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest in identifying future food opportunities with the greatest potential to help transform the Taranaki economy, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
Taranaki’s Action Plan to modernise its economy
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest up to $20 million to help future-proof the Taranaki region by diversifying its economy, creating additional jobs and leveraging off the strong base the region has established through its oil, gas and agricultural ... More >>
Tool for tree planting potential on Taranaki farms
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will provide $250,000 for the development of a digital tool for farmers to assess the viability of planting trees on Taranaki hill country farms, Regional Economic Development and Forestry Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
