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Oranga Marae launched to revitalise marae
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nanaia Mahuta, Minister for Māori Development; and Hon Tracey Martin, Minister of Internal Affairs More >>
Auckland light rail a step closer
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
A modern, rapid transit light rail network to transform Auckland is a step closer with Cabinet agreeing to launch a procurement process, Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. More >>
Significant funding boost for family violence services
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 9:01 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development Hon Tracey Martin Minister for Children Hon Jan Logie Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice on Domestic and Sexual Violence Issues PĀNUI PĀPĀHO MEDIA STATEMENT 09 May 2018 Significant funding ... More >>
Dairy review terms of reference released
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
An inclusive and comprehensive review of dairy industry legislation will help our biggest export sector get in shape for the future, says Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor. The Government has released the terms of reference for a review of the ... More >>
Budget strengthens trade effort
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Our ability to negotiate the best trade deals in the interests of all New Zealanders will be strengthened by a significant funding boost for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker said. More >>
New Zealand to boost development spending
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 6:29 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand to boost development spending Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced a significant boost to New Zealand overseas aid in a pre-Budget speech at Parliament today. “Budget 2018 will deliver $714.2 million in additional operating ... More >>
First Steps – restoring New Zealand’s Foreign Service
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government
First Steps – restoring New Zealand’s Foreign Service Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters reaffirmed the Coalition Government’s commitment to restoring lost capacity in New Zealand’s Foreign Service today, announcing a significant increase ... More >>
KiwiBuild: Opportunity for developers launched
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
KiwiBuild: Opportunity for developers launched Tender documents for the KiwiBuild ‘Buying off the Plans’ initiative – whereby the Government will underwrite or purchase new homes the private sector and others are developing – have been ... More >>
Making the NZ Business Number better
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Stuart Nash today opened up consultation on proposals to make the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) even better for business. “The NZBN is a globally unique identifier available to all businesses in New Zealand which ... More >>
Tourism growth forecast to continue
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has welcomed new forecasts showing international visitor spending is expected to grow 40 per cent to $14.8 billion a year by 2024. More >>
Modernised social security legislation gets its 2nd reading
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni is pleased the long-awaited rewrite of the Social Security Act 1964 will have its second reading in Parliament today. More >>
Tertiary Education Institution Council Appointments
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
“I welcome the important skills and experience these appointees will bring to the leadership of their institutions,” Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Applications reopened for CTO role
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications, Digital Media and Government Digital Services Minister Clare Curran has reopened applications for New Zealand’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). More >>
Govt surplus above forecast as books remain strong
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s accounts continued to perform slightly better-than-expected in the nine months to the end of March, with the surplus $910 million higher than the Treasury forecast in December, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
New RNZ Chair appointed
Monday, 7 May 2018, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has announced the appointment of Dr Jim Mather as the new Chair of Radio New Zealand. More >>
Investing for Social Wellbeing
Monday, 7 May 2018, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Investing for Social Wellbeing - Your voice, your data, your say on social wellbeing Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni has today announced the Government is seeking New Zealander’s views on social wellbeing and how to best protect and ... More >>
New leadership for Māori Television board
Monday, 7 May 2018, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced a new leadership duo to progress the revitalisation of Māori language and culture at Māori Television. More >>
Food safety for a foodie nation
Monday, 7 May 2018, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Damien O’Connor says the establishment of New Zealand Food Safety will help raise the profile of food safety for all New Zealanders. More >>
Haast 3G mobile tower switched on
Monday, 7 May 2018, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Haast township now has mobile coverage for the first time with the completion of a fully operational 3G mobile tower. More >>
First step towards fixing long-term teacher shortage
Sunday, 6 May 2018, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
First step towards fixing long-term teacher shortage An education workforce strategy started today is the first major step towards tackling a looming teacher shortage that threatens to engulf our schools if action is not taken, Education Minister Chris ... More >>
