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Progressive and inclusive growth - sharing the benefits
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
Kia ora and thank you for the opportunity to join you here today. I am especially grateful to be hosted by FES. More >>
Trade and security challenges top agenda with Merkel
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern highlighted the deepening partnership between New Zealand and Germany following her meeting with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin today. More >>
Minister welcomes Wakatōhea report
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has welcomed the Waitangi Tribunal’s report on the Whakatōhea mandate. More >>
Interim Climate Change Committee Announced
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Climate Change today announced the membership of the Interim Climate Change Committee, which will begin work on how New Zealand transitions to a net zero emissions economy by 2050. More >>
Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award helping young offenders
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has congratulated 11 young offenders for achieving The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award - including the first prisoner in New Zealand to ever achieve the Gold Award. More >>
New manufacturing report shows move to added value
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Key parts of manufacturing are moving beyond commodities into value-added products, a new report released today by Economic Development Minister David Parker shows. More >>
Government welcomes IMF’s positive economic assessment
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Finance Grant Robertson has welcomed the IMF’s Concluding Statement, released following its annual visit, which provides an independent assessment of the strength of the New Zealand economy. More >>
Replacement found for Stage Challenge
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Hundreds of young musicians and performers will get their first shot at stardom at new school arts events later this year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Progress on payment terms and e-invoicing
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Small Business Stuart Nash has congratulated Fonterra for its change of policy around payment terms for small and medium suppliers. The dairy co-operative has adopted a new policy where suppliers whose contracts are worth up to $300,000 ... More >>
Speech: Ardern - Climate change
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Humbled because I come from a small country thousands of miles away. We are self-deprecating people, quick to downplay our relative importance, but in spite of that, one that has never been afraid to use its voice. More >>
Summit identifies actions to improve road safety
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
The Local Government Road Safety Summit held last week identified actions that will lead to lasting changes to road safety in New Zealand, says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Applications open for tourism infrastructure funding
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government
Applications are open for round two of the Tourism Infrastructure Fund, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
PM welcomes signal of support for European Union FTA
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was greatly heartened by positive comments made today by President Macron of France for the proposed New Zealand European Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following their bilateral in Paris today. More >>
Tabuteau to meet with regional stakeholders
Monday, 16 April 2018, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau travelled to Taranaki today to further discuss Government support for the recently launched Tapuae Roa: Make Way for Taranaki action plan. More >>
Retail power price review panel named
Monday, 16 April 2018, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has today released the details of who will sit on an expert advisory panel which is tasked with leading a review into the price of electricity in New Zealand. More >>
Mali Deployment for Defence Force Officer
Monday, 16 April 2018, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Defence Ron Mark has today announced the deployment of an officer to an intelligence leadership role in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). The deployment is for one year. More >>
Māori tourism definite advantage for NZ
Monday, 16 April 2018, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
There’s plenty of scope for Māori tourism in New Zealand to grow, says Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Ambitious road safety targets needed to save lives
Monday, 16 April 2018, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
A 2015 evaluation of the previous government’s road safety strategy, released today, highlights the need for ambitious national road safety targets and political leadership in road safety, says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Congratulations to NZ’s Commonwealth Games team
Sunday, 15 April 2018, 7:33 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s Commonwealth Games team has done itself and New Zealand proud with their huge success on the Gold Coast, Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Ministers welcome another climate change breakthrough
Sunday, 15 April 2018, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister James Shaw and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today welcomed the successful adoption of a maritime greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy at the United Nations International Maritime Organisation (IMO). More >>
