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NZ and Fiji to cooperate on maritime surveillance
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced that New Zealand will deploy a Royal New Zealand Navy Inshore Patrol Vessel to Fiji for three months in 2018 to support maritime and fisheries surveillance. Later this year a New Zealand Offshore ... More >>
Amendments proposed to forestry rights screening regime
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Parker Associate Minister of Finance 20 March 2018 Amendments proposed to forestry rights screening regime Investments in sensitive land involving forestry rights will be brought into the scope of the Overseas Investment Act under changes ... More >>
More measures to protect Hector’s dolphins
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage are accelerating work to improve protection of the nationally endangered Hector’s dolphin, after five were accidentally killed in a fishing net off Banks Peninsula. More >>
Holi - a celebration of equality
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Jenny Salesa welcomes over 150 members of the Indian community to Parliament tonight to celebrate Holi, the Hindu Festival of colour. More >>
Foreign Affairs Under-Secretary Attends Pacific Business Day
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau is travelling to Tahiti today to represent New Zealand at a three-day Pacific business event that will be opened by French Polynesian President Édouard Fritch. More >>
EQC Act changes announced
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Megan Woods has today announced changes to the EQC scheme. More >>
Roadmap to harness $1.5 billion transport tech sector
Monday, 19 March 2018, 7:35 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Future Technology Leadership Group will help New Zealand harness some of the $1.5 billion a year estimated value to the economy from Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) as well as the social benefits they create, Transport Minister Phil Twyford ... More >>
Resolution of southern waste issue welcomed
Monday, 19 March 2018, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Collaboration between central and local government agencies, local landowners and NZ Aluminium Smelters has resulted in an agreement that will see stockpiles of aluminium dross, which is a by-product from aluminium production, removed from sites around ... More >>
Order in Council to support Kaikoura District Council
Monday, 19 March 2018, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced an Order in Council to support Kaikoura District Council in its planning during the earthquake recovery period. More >>
Minister honours gold winning Kiwi Paralympian Adam Hall
Monday, 19 March 2018, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni says gold-medal winning Paralympian Adam Hall is an inspiration to all New Zealanders. More >>
Hui to help shape Crown/Māori Relations
Monday, 19 March 2018, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Crown/Māori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis will be holding hui across the country as part of rejuvenating the relationship between the Government and Māori. More >>
Diversity in Conservation Board membership sought
Sunday, 18 March 2018, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Diversity in Conservation Board membership sought Nominations for Conservation Boards have been reopened to ensure they reflect the diverse communities they serve, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. The Department of Conservation re-opened the ... More >>
ASB Polyfest celebrates 43 years of talent
Saturday, 17 March 2018, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2018 ASB Polyfest continues to highlight the raw talent of our young people, with this year marking 43 years of successful festivals, Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio says. More >>
Minister launches new study on the Value of Sport
Saturday, 17 March 2018, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister for Sport and Recreation 17 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Minister launches new study on the Value of Sport to New Zealand More >>
Justice Minister to attend UN Human Rights Council
Saturday, 17 March 2018, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little will deliver New Zealand’s statement to the 47th Session of the United Nations Human Rights council as he leaves for Geneva, Switzerland today. More >>
Education links with Singapore strengthened
Friday, 16 March 2018, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins and Singapore’s Education Minister (Schools) Ng Chee Meng signed an Education Cooperation Arrangement in Singapore today. More >>
Statement on nerve agent attack in UK
Friday, 16 March 2018, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand supports the joint statement made by the leaders of the UK, US, Germany and France on the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. More >>
Further support for Papua New Guinea earthquake
Friday, 16 March 2018, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced a further $3 million package of support following the 26 February earthquake in Papua New Guinea. More >>
Wharf upgrades at Paihia, Russell and Opua
Friday, 16 March 2018, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will provide much-needed investment in three Northland wharves, boosting the tourism sector and creating new jobs and opportunities to the region, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
SH3 Manawatū Gorge replacement welcomed
Friday, 16 March 2018, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
MP for Palmerston North Iain Lees-Galloway says the city and the Manawau region welcomes the selection of a preferred route to replace SH3 through the Manawatū Gorge as an important step toward restoring and improving transport and freight connectivity ... More >>
