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Government thanks Albert Brantley
Monday, 9 April 2018, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Dr Megan Woods has today thanked Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive Albert Brantley for his service to Canterbury. More >>
Date set for Northcote by-election
Monday, 9 April 2018, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Northcote by-election will be held on Saturday 9 June, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. More >>
No loss of life acceptable
Monday, 9 April 2018, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
No loss of life is acceptable, is the message behind the development of the Government’s new road safety strategy, says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Prime Minister congratulates new Green Co-leader
Sunday, 8 April 2018, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern has today congratulated Marama Davidson on being elected Co-leader of the Green Party. More >>
Boost for local government in new bills
Friday, 6 April 2018, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is acting to restore the promotion of social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of communities to the statutory purpose of local councils, says Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Future of Hato Petera College up for consultation
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Agreement has been reached to begin consultation about the possible cancellation of the integration agreement of Hato Petera College, says Education Minister Chris Hipkins. More >>
Support for Taranaki Crossing experience
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
An ambitious plan to enable more people to enjoy the beauty of Mt Taranaki and strengthen connections to its natural and cultural heritage has been announced by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage. More >>
Diversifying Taranaki through future food opportunities
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest in identifying future food opportunities with the greatest potential to help transform the Taranaki economy, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
Taranaki’s Action Plan to modernise its economy
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest up to $20 million to help future-proof the Taranaki region by diversifying its economy, creating additional jobs and leveraging off the strong base the region has established through its oil, gas and agricultural ... More >>
Tool for tree planting potential on Taranaki farms
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will provide $250,000 for the development of a digital tool for farmers to assess the viability of planting trees on Taranaki hill country farms, Regional Economic Development and Forestry Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
Putting the focus on the Forgotten World Highway
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest up to $400,000 to determine the value of State Highway 43 to Taranaki’s economy, particularly in the tourism sector, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Investing in a clean energy future for Taranaki
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $150,000 to investigate establishing Taranaki as an internationally recognised leader in clean energy technology, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Funding boost for entrepreneurs and innovators
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $100,000 to support Taranaki’s entrepreneurs and innovators, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau says. More >>
Funding for stocktake of Māori enterprise
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $100,000 in work to better understand the current state of Māori enterprise and education in Taranaki and develop a future pathway. More >>
Investment in Taranaki Cathedral to create tourist drawcard
Friday, 6 April 2018, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest up to $5 million in Taranaki’s Cathedral project to help transform the heritage icon into a nationally significant tourist drawcard, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>
Minister to open tsunami evacuation area
Friday, 6 April 2018, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi will tomorrow open a new purpose-built tsunami high ground evacuation area in Papamoa, and observe the community’s evacuation “rehearsal”. The artificial high ground in Gordon Spratt Reserve is accessed ... More >>
Improving pension portability
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni says the Government’s intent to improve access to New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran’s Pension for those looking to retire to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau moved one step closer today. More >>
Bill for botched EQC repairs hits $270 million
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister responsible for the Earthquake Commission MEDIA STATEMENT 5 April 2018 Bill for botched EQC repairs hits $270 million Urgent advice requested by Minister Megan Woods has revealed the bill for EQC re-repairs has hit $270 million, over $200 ... More >>
Helping hand for hospital redevelopment
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today given a small community-run hospital a boost to help with a long-awaited rebuild. More >>
Government to wind down irrigation funding
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has begun winding down public funding for large-scale irrigation through Crown Irrigation Investments Limited (CIIL), in line with the Coalition Agreement and the Confidence & Supply Agreement. More >>
