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Ardern: Statement on Syria
Saturday, 14 April 2018, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
This morning the Government was advised that targeted military action would be taken in response to the latest chemical weapons attack in Syria, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
Widening of loan scheme offers alternative to loan sharks
Friday, 13 April 2018, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni has today announced the widening of a low-interest loan scheme for people who might otherwise fall victim to loan sharks. More >>
Minister to open emergency management office
Friday, 13 April 2018, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi will be in Hamilton on Monday 16 April to open the Waikato Group Emergency Management Office. Mr Faafoi says the new facility will improve the ability of the Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group ... More >>
Financing climate action
Friday, 13 April 2018, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Key leaders from the finance, business, environment, church, government and academic communities met today to discuss economic opportunities arising from taking action on climate change. More >>
Progressive and inclusive Trade for All Agenda launched
Friday, 13 April 2018, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will ask New Zealanders what is essential to them in future trade talks. More >>
Market studies Bill first reading signals powers
Friday, 13 April 2018, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Market studies Bill first reading signals powers to be in effect by end of 2018 More >>
$3.4m to extend Hauraki Rail Trail
Friday, 13 April 2018, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today announced up to $3.4 million in funding to help improve and extend Waikato’s Hauraki Rail Trail. This is the second major investment to be made through the Ngā Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail Enhancement and ... More >>
PM to meet Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles
Friday, 13 April 2018, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today confirmed she will meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in a private audience at Buckingham Palace while visiting London for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting next week. More >>
Speech to the FAO Regional Conference in Nadi
Friday, 13 April 2018, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Director General, Ministerial colleagues, Distinguished Delegates, ladies and gentlemen – warm Pacific greetings More >>
First meeting for airbag recall group
Friday, 13 April 2018, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi met with the Takata airbag oversight group at its first meeting in Wellington last night. More >>
Consultation opens on Block Offer 2018
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has today announced the start of consultation with iwi and hapū on the proposed Block Offer 2018 release area for petroleum exploration permits. More >>
An historic day for action on climate change
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Today ends all new oil and gas exploration in the waters around Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>
Australian racing expert to review NZ racing industry
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 6:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced the government has appointed senior Australian racing expert John Messara to review the New Zealand racing industry’s governance structures, and provide recommendations on future directions for the industry. More >>
Speech: Ardern - Planning for the future with climate change
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Planning for the future with climate change – we owe this to you Tena koutou katoa More >>
Community Organisation Grants Scheme funding is now open
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Applications for the 2018/2019 Community Organisation Grants Scheme are now open, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Peeni Henare announced today. The Community Organisation Grants Scheme is a government-funded kaupapa with the aim of building ... More >>
Speech: Refresh puts spotlight on cyber security
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Government
It is my pleasure to be here at the Wellington launch of Auckland University’s Cyber Security Foundry, following the establishment of the Foundry in Auckland last November. More >>
Australian racing expert to review NZ racing industry
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced the government has appointed senior Australian racing expert John Messara to review the New Zealand racing industry’s governance structures, and provide recommendations on future directions for the industry. More >>
Refresh puts spotlight on cyber security
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran today announced a comprehensive refresh of New Zealand’s approach to cyber security. More >>
Vaccination our best shot to avoid the flu
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has rolled up his sleeve today for his influenza vaccination as part of the annual campaign that kicked off last week. More >>
Hipkins: Ensuring a strong polytechnic sector
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
12 April 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Ensuring a strong polytechnic sector for New Zealand’s regions Education Minister Chris Hipkins has outlined a programme of work to reform the polytechnic sector to make sure these institutions are sustainable and effective ... More >>
