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Strong growth opportunities in the food and beverage sector

Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Three reports launched today by Minister for Economic Development David Parker show New Zealand’s food and beverage sector is growing quickly. More >>

Opportunity to improve the rights of disabled people

Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni welcomes a UN announcement that begins the planned review of New Zealand’s implementation of the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. More >>

Minister congratulates bronze winning Para athlete Adam Hall

Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni congratulates Kiwi Paralympic alpine skier Adam Hall who has won New Zealand’s second Bronze medal at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang. More >>

Appointment of Associate Judge of the High Court

Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Auckland Barrister Peter Andrew has been appointed an Associate Judge of the High Court, AttorneyGeneral David Parker announced today. More >>

Indonesian President Joko Widodo to visit

Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo will visit New Zealand from 18 to 19 March, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>

Renewed Partnership with Ngāi Tahu for Future Tribal Leaders

Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

A partnership between the Ministry of Youth Development (MYD) and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu designed to support rangatahi located in the Ngāi Tahu takiwā will continue over the next 18 months, Minister for Youth Peeni Henare announced today. More >>

New Zealand rural women represented on the global stage

Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government

Opportunities and challenges for rural women was the key theme of New Zealand’s National Statement at the Sixty-Second Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 62) delivered today in New York. More >>

NZ joins condemnation of nerve agent attack

Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 7:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the New Zealand Government has grave concerns over the use of a chemical nerve agent in the United Kingdom resulting in critically serious injuries to some of those exposed. More >>

Review highlights lending and debt collection issues

Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government

13 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Consumer finance review highlights lending issues and debt collection practices More >>

Helping international innovators connect

Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Helping international innovators connect, collaborate and undertake R&D in NZ Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods has today formally launched the Innovative Partnership programme which aims to attract future-focused international ... More >>

$100,000 in relief for the Tasman community

Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister David Parker and Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi today announced the Government will provide $100,000 to support Golden Bay residents and businesses. More >>

Inaugural meeting of Independent Advisory Panel

Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government

The Provincial Growth Fund’s (PGF) Independent Advisory Panel held its inaugural meeting in Wellington today, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. More >>

Tomorrow’s Schools Review terms of reference announced

Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government

The terms of reference for a review of Tomorrow’s Schools released today sets the framework for a once in 30-year opportunity to shape the way our schools are led, managed and interact with their communities, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. More >>

Public and sector invited to have their say on financial advice code of conduct

Monday, 12 March 2018, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 12 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Public and sector urged to have their say on financial advice code of conduct Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has welcomed the beginning of public consultation ... More >>

Assistance for Cyclone-hit Tasman and Taranaki regions

Monday, 12 March 2018, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development 12 March 2018 MEDIA ADVISORY Assistance for Cyclone-hit Tasman and Taranaki regions Tasman and Taranaki residents struggling to clear up the mess left by ex-Tropical Cyclone Gita can access a helping ... More >>

Black Ferns pay agreement a welcome step forward for women

Monday, 12 March 2018, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Grant Robertson Minister for Sport and Recreation 12 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Black Ferns pay agreement a welcome step forward for women’s sport New Zealand Rugby’s agreement to offer 30 Black Ferns players contracts through a professional ... More >>

Funding available for projects that reduce waste

Monday, 12 March 2018, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Funding available for projects that reduce waste from the outset The May round of the Waste Minimisation Fund will target projects that build in reducing waste from the outset, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said today. “We need to ... More >>