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New Zealand hosts conventional weapons conference
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is hosting 14 Pacific countries at the Pacific Conference on Conventional Weapons Treaties in Auckland from 12 to 14 February. More >>
New Zealand to assist following Cyclone Gita
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is making available an initial $750,000 to support relief efforts in Tonga following Cyclone Gita. More >>
Andrew Little attends World Government Summit
Monday, 12 February 2018, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Andrew Little will today represent New Zealand at the World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). More >>
Minister visits Middle East, Afghan deployment
Monday, 12 February 2018, 6:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Ron Mark Minister of Defence 12 February 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Minister visits Middle East, Afghan deployments On his first overseas trip in the job, Defence Minister Ron Mark has completed a round of visits to Defence Force deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, ... More >>
Minister outlines priorities for Customs
Monday, 12 February 2018, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs will have new legislation this year to reinforce its fight against the flow of illegal drugs into New Zealand, says Customs Minister Hon Meka Whaitiri. More >>
Search for CTO to be widened
Monday, 12 February 2018, 6:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Clare Curran Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister for Government Digital Services More >>
More scrutiny on pay of senior public servants
Monday, 12 February 2018, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Stronger oversight of the pay for chief executives and conduct of Crown Entity Board members are two of several changes in a Bill introduced in Parliament today, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Government will respond to high cost of road deaths
Monday, 12 February 2018, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Research released today reinforces the need to do more to stop people being unnecessarily killed and injured on our roads, says Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Minister of Statistics - Gender questions a priority
Sunday, 11 February 2018, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Stats Minister makes clear his priority to have better data on gender identity and sexual orientation More >>
Cyclone Gita - thoughts with the Pacific, MCDEM staffer sent
Saturday, 10 February 2018, 10:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi says that the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management (MCDEM) has already sent an experienced emergency management adviser to Samoa. More >>
Marine Protected Areas needed - Minister
Saturday, 10 February 2018, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Marine Protected Areas needed - Minister Marine protected areas (MPAs) are vital to protect important habitats and feeding areas for marine mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage wants to see more developed. More >>
Plan to deliver certainty on anchor projects progressing
Friday, 9 February 2018, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will fast-track detailed work on the shape and budget of Christchurch’s new stadium as part of its work to speed up the sporting anchor projects in the central city, says Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods. More >>
KiwiSaver providers fee drop welcomed
Friday, 9 February 2018, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Two of the nine government-appointed KiwiSaver default providers have decreased their fees in response to the review of fees charged. More >>
Speech: Robertson - The Waikato Business Summit
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me here to speak today. I’d like to acknowledge the Mayor of Hamilton Andrew King, MP Jamie Strange, Deputy Mayors and City and Regional Councillors. More >>
Healthcare sector committed to reducing carbon footprint
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Julie Anne Genter Associate Minister of Health 8 February 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Healthcare sector committed to reducing carbon footprint More >>
West Coasters response to storm a credit to the community
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi has spent the day on the West Coast of the South Island, visiting communities affected by the ex-Tropical Cyclone Fehi storm that lashed New Zealand last week. More >>
Government committed to captioning
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Every New Zealander should have the best possible access to media content and this year Government commits to exploring options to increase captioning on New Zealand television and film. More >>
School-entry for over fives – feedback sought
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education 8 February 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT School-entry for over fives – feedback sought More >>
Bill clears the way for education changes
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Government has taken further steps to restore democracy in and strengthen our public education system with the introduction of legislation changes today, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Have your say: Bill aims to deter livestock theft
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 4:45 pm | Primary Production Committee
Parliament is now seeking public submissions on a bill aimed at deterring livestock rustling (the theft of livestock from farms or property). More >>
