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Tabuteau attends Pacific Economic Ministers Meeting
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Fletcher Tabuteau is travelling to Palau today to represent New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) from 25-27 April. More >>
PM sends best wishes to Royals
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on the birth of their son. More >>
Education conversation ‘a watershed moment’ for Māori
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
The government’s education conversation Kōrero Mātauranga is a watershed moment in the history of education for all Māori, Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis says. More >>
New research shows who is failing to buckle up
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
New research published today highlights which groups of people are not wearing seatbelts in New Zealand, says Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter. More >>
5000 New Zealanders have their say on future of education
Monday, 23 April 2018, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 5000 New Zealand teachers, young people, parents, school board members and grandparents have already had their say about the future of education, via the ‘Education Conversation’ initiative, says Education Minister Chris Hipkins. More >>
Gisborne gets first tree in the ground
Sunday, 22 April 2018, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Forestry Minister Shane Jones has today planted the first tree in the One Billion Trees planting programme at a primary school in Tairāwhiti. More >>
Royal Academy of Arts on ‘Oceania’ exhibition
Saturday, 21 April 2018, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Pacific Island countries to partner with Royal Academy of Arts on ‘Oceania’ exhibition New Zealand and Pacific Island countries will partner with the Royal Academy of Arts on the Oceania exhibition in London from 29 September to ... More >>
Papakāinga provides refuge in time of need
Friday, 20 April 2018, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
One year on from the Edgecumbe floods local whānau in ongoing and urgent need of a place to live will now benefit from new papakāinga housing, says Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Bill Sutton House to be saved and restored
Friday, 20 April 2018, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
The Government and Christchurch City Council have worked together to permanently save the historic home and studio of renowned New Zealand artist Bill Sutton on Templar Street in the red zone, Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Red Zone projects get longer lease on life
Friday, 20 April 2018, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Temporary projects in Christchurch’s residential red zone will be able to run for longer with the Government extending the timeframe on the ability to lease from 2 years to 5 years, Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Fake account a reminder for online vigilance
Friday, 20 April 2018, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran is urging people to report any suspicious activity on their Facebook accounts to CERT NZ. More >>
Remarks to the Otago Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Kia Ora, good afternoon, it’s good to be back in Dunedin. More >>
Andrew Little enters Pike River portal
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little, and Pike Family representatives Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse have entered the Pike River Mine portal. More >>
Environment report highlights serious land issues
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
A report on the state of the country’s land has highlighted the impact of urban sprawl, the loss of important wetlands and emerging problems associated with soil compaction. More >>
Ardern and May focus on trade and security threats
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
Emerging threats to the global rules based system and international security issues featured in the first meeting between Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and British Prime Minister Theresa May in London today at No.10 Downing St . More >>
R&D tax incentive discussion document released
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Today Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash released the Research and Development Tax Incentive Discussion Document for public consultation. More >>
Freedom camping working group announced
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today announced the members of the working group that will develop solutions to freedom camping issues. More >>
Fish friendly guidelines landed
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Freshwater fish will have a better chance of survival under guidelines launched by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage today. More >>
Youth offending rates fall
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
The first Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report has been released today by the Associate Minister of Justice Aupito William Sio. More >>
UK and New Zealand to increase cooperation in the Pacific
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announce closer cooperation between the United Kingdom and New Zealand in the Pacific Islands region, following a meeting in London. More >>
