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Government to consider recommendations for pay equity

Monday, 5 March 2018, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government

The Government will consider recommendations to make it easier for New Zealanders to lodge pay equity claims, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway and Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter announced today. More >>

Parker heads to Paraguay then Chile for CPTPP signing

Sunday, 4 March 2018, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker will travel to Asunción, Paraguay before joining other trade ministers in Chile for the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. More >>

Ngāpuhi talks move forward

Sunday, 4 March 2018, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Ngāpuhi talks move forward Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little met with representatives of Ngāpuhi this weekend to discuss ways to progress redress negotiations for the iwi. More >>

Speech: Nash - International Fiscal Association Conference

Saturday, 3 March 2018, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government

It’s my great pleasure to be able to join you here today in Queenstown. The IFA conference is a highlight for any Revenue Minister as it provides an opportunity to refresh dialogue with tax experts who have a keen interest and investment in robust ... More >>

Seaweek – taking action for our oceans

Saturday, 3 March 2018, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Seaweek celebrations, beginning on 3 March, provide an opportunity to highlight the plight of our precious marine species, Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage says. “We’re incredibly lucky in New Zealand; we have an ocean area over 15 times our ... More >>

Speech: Ardern - Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum

Friday, 2 March 2018, 8:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the warm welcome, your time here today, and your commitment to the success of the trans-Tasman relationship. More >>

Temporary Accommodation Service extended to Nelson Tasman

Friday, 2 March 2018, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Temporary Accommodation Service extended to Nelson Tasman Storm damaged households in the Nelson Tasman district can now access temporary accommodation. The Government is extending the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) to assist more households ... More >>

Joint project to boost trans-Tasman exports

Friday, 2 March 2018, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government

The Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Australia have agreed to investigate ways to boost the flow of business and exports, from Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), across the Tasman. More >>

More state houses for the regions by mid-year

Friday, 2 March 2018, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Up to 155 new state houses will be built in 15 regional centres by the middle of this year, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford announced today. More >>

Better education information for Māori

Friday, 2 March 2018, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government

The Government will be making improvements to information for iwi and hapū on the achievement of their tamariki, Associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis says. More >>

Building begins on 82 state houses in New Lynn

Friday, 2 March 2018, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government

Work on a major housing redevelopment to build 82 new state homes in the Auckland suburb of New Lynn began today, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford has announced. More >>

Speech: Peters - “Shifting the dial”, Eyes Wide Open

Friday, 2 March 2018, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government

Shifting the dial Speech to Lowy Institute Martin Place, Sydney “Shifting the dial”, Eyes Wide Open, Pacific Reset More >>

Commerce and Consumer Affairs priorities progressed

Thursday, 1 March 2018, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce and Consumer Affairs priorities progressed by Australian meetings Hon Kris Faafoi Commerce and Consumer Affairs More >>

MFAT doubles financial contribution to Fulbright

Thursday, 1 March 2018, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Government

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is doubling its annual contribution to Fulbright New Zealand to $1.35 million, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says. More >>

Woods: EQC - Terms of Reference

Thursday, 1 March 2018, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

The independent Ministerial advisor is appointed by the Minister responsible for the Earthquake Commission to work with the EQC Board and Management to provide advice to the Minister to speed up the resolution of outstanding insurance claims to EQC ... More >>

Terms of reference for Independent Advisor’s work released

Thursday, 1 March 2018, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Terms of reference for Independent Advisor’s work released The Independent Ministerial Advisor sent in to speed up EQC’s Canterbury claims be tasked with improving claims management, assessing operational, resourcing, policy and legislative constraints ... More >>