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Putting the focus on the Forgotten World Highway
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest up to $400,000 to determine the value of State Highway 43 to Taranaki’s economy, particularly in the tourism sector, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Investing in a clean energy future for Taranaki
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $150,000 to investigate establishing Taranaki as an internationally recognised leader in clean energy technology, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Funding boost for entrepreneurs and innovators
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $100,000 to support Taranaki’s entrepreneurs and innovators, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau says. More >>
Funding for stocktake of Māori enterprise
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $100,000 in work to better understand the current state of Māori enterprise and education in Taranaki and develop a future pathway. More >>
Investment in Taranaki Cathedral to create tourist drawcard
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest up to $5 million in Taranaki’s Cathedral project to help transform the heritage icon into a nationally significant tourist drawcard, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
Minister to open tsunami evacuation area
Friday, 6 April 2018, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi will tomorrow open a new purpose-built tsunami high ground evacuation area in Papamoa, and observe the community’s evacuation “rehearsal”. The artificial high ground in Gordon Spratt Reserve is accessed ... More >>
Improving pension portability
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni says the Government’s intent to improve access to New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran’s Pension for those looking to retire to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau moved one step closer today. More >>
Bill for botched EQC repairs hits $270 million
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister responsible for the Earthquake Commission MEDIA STATEMENT 5 April 2018 Bill for botched EQC repairs hits $270 million Urgent advice requested by Minister Megan Woods has revealed the bill for EQC re-repairs has hit $270 million, over $200 ... More >>
Helping hand for hospital redevelopment
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today given a small community-run hospital a boost to help with a long-awaited rebuild. More >>
Government to wind down irrigation funding
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has begun winding down public funding for large-scale irrigation through Crown Irrigation Investments Limited (CIIL), in line with the Coalition Agreement and the Confidence & Supply Agreement. More >>
Early Learning Strategic Plan terms of reference announced
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Early Learning Strategic Plan terms of reference announced Education Minister Chris Hipkins today released the terms of reference for the Early Learning Strategic Plan, which aims to give all children genuine opportunities for high quality early learning. ... More >>
Prime Minister to attend CHOGM
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will travel to Europe next week for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London and meetings with counterparts in Paris and Berlin. More >>
Rollout of innovative Kauri dieback cleaning stations
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
The roll-out of 20 innovative cleaning stations has started as part of the Department of Conservation’s efforts to reduce the spread of kauri dieback, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
PM sends best wishes of the nation to Kiwi athletes
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has sent her warm wishes to the New Zealand athletes preparing for the opening of the Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast tonight. More >>
Tabuteau supports wood processing potential in Tairāwhiti
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau spoke at a Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association (WPMA) public meeting in Gisborne today to discuss the benefits of growing the wood processing sector in the region. More >>
Minister studies major sports event broadcast
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran will travel to the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast tomorrow for a first-hand look at what it takes to broadcast a multi-media mega sports event. More >>
Taskforce to review ‘Tomorrow’s Schools’ appointed
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Taskforce to review ‘Tomorrow’s Schools’ appointed The experts charged with undertaking the biggest review of the way our schools are governed, managed and administered in 30 years have been appointed. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says our schooling ... More >>
Public urged to have say on transport priorities
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford is encouraging the public to have their say on the Government’s proposal to increase fuel excise duty by between 9 and 12 cents a litre over three years. More >>
Government acts to recall vehicles with airbag safety issues
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Government acts to recall vehicles with airbag safety issues 50,000 vehicles with Alpha-type Takata airbags are subject to a compulsory recall after Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi today acted to protect New Zealand drivers and passengers ... More >>
NZ athletes wished all the best for the Commonwealth Games
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson today wished the New Zealand team the best of luck as the Commonwealth Games opens on the Gold Coast in Australia. More >>
