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Public housing for Asian seniors opens in Panmure
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
A new development of 36 public housing units specifically designed for Asian seniors will open in Panmure today, says Ethnic Communities and Associate Housing and Urban Development Minister Jenny Salesa. More >>
Regional fuel tax bill has first reading
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 9:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The first reading of the Land Transport Management (Regional Fuel Tax) Amendment Bill is an important step towards helping Auckland meet its transport challenges, Transport Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
New Tertiary Education Bill passes final reading
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 9:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The passing of the third reading of the Education (Tertiary Education and Other Matters) Amendment Bill will see a range of changes to the tertiary education sector, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Crown-Maori efforts to reduce reoffending
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash has launched the next step in a restorative justice programme that brings together Police, Justice sector agencies, community workers and Maori leaders to reduce reoffending and address causes of crime. More >>
New targets begin historic path to poverty reduction
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
New targets begin historic path to poverty reduction New Zealand will take its next steps towards fulfilling new child poverty legislation by setting three year targets to reduce poverty and hardship among children, Prime Minister and Minister for Child ... More >>
Unjust gay convictions one step closer to being wiped
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill demonstrating the Government’s ongoing commitment to right the wrongs of the past for those who were convicted of historical homosexual offences has passed its second reading says Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>
Helping our kids develop the skills to be digital thinkers
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A $6 million ‘All Equity Fund’ launched today will give less-advantaged students better access to digital tools, skills and knowledge, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Details of retail power price review released
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has today released the terms of reference for review into the price of electricity in New Zealand. More >>
Salisbury attack - NZ to keep next steps under review
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters say the New Zealand Government will keep under review what further actions it can take to support the international community over the Salisbury attack. More >>
Hon Megan Woods: Speech to the Petroleum Conference
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
PEPANZ, for organising the annual New Zealand Petroleum Conference; New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals, as the Foundation Partner; GNS Science, as the Technical Partner. Elemental Group and New Zealand Oil & Gas as Premier Partners; and all of the other sponsors ... More >>
Vanguard applies to become designated character school
Monday, 26 March 2018, 8:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Vanguard is the first of 11 charter schools currently operating to put its application in to establish itself as a school of designated character, Minister of Education Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Agreement reached on America’s Cup venue
Monday, 26 March 2018, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government
An agreement has been struck on the Auckland waterfront venue for the 36th America’s Cup, including the division of costs and the payment of a hosting fee. More >>
Launch of NZ Business Performance Panel
Monday, 26 March 2018, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Launch of NZ Business Performance Panel A new resource for small and medium enterprises is being launched by Small Business Minister Stuart Nash. Mr Nash has announced details of the New Zealand Business Performance Panel, which brings together experts from ... More >>
Scholarships awarded in honor of Ngārimu VC
Monday, 26 March 2018, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Scholarships awarded in honor of Ngārimu VC and the 28th Māori Battalion Nine Māori scholars have been awarded the Ngārimu VC and the 28th (Māori) Battalion tertiary scholarship in recognition of their outstanding achievements, Associate ... More >>
Decisions on three fish species
Monday, 26 March 2018, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Decisions on three fish species The rock lobster catch in the fishery area between Auckland and East Cape will be more than halved in an effort to rebuild the seriously depleted stock. Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash has reviewed the total allowable catch ... More >>
Minister in Christchurch to discuss better emergency policy
Monday, 26 March 2018, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi says he expects to learn a lot from today’s visit to Christchurch, as he seeks feedback from the region on how Civil Defence Emergency Management can be improved to better serve New Zealanders in the future. More >>
Certainty for farmers welcomed
Monday, 26 March 2018, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Culling of all cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis will give farmers much-needed certainty over their futures, says Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
Reserve Bank Governor signs new Policy Targets Agreement
Monday, 26 March 2018, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Grant Robertson and incoming Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr today signed a new Policy Targets Agreement (PTA) setting out specific targets for maintaining price stability and a requirement for employment outcomes to be considered in the ... More >>
Unitec deal marks major KiwiBuild milestone
Sunday, 25 March 2018, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced the first major development under its ambitious KiwiBuild programme with the purchase of 29 hectares of land for thousands of houses in Auckland. More >>
NZ firm wins London Transport contract
Friday, 23 March 2018, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has congratulated the New Zealand firm Tait Communications which has won the contract to install new technology on London’s transport network. “Christchurch based Tait Communications ... More >>
