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Fresh funding round for Ka Hao Māori Digital Fund
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A fresh round of funding aimed at building Māori capacity in the digital technology space is about to get underway. More >>
New Regenerate Christchurch Chair announced
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Experienced director and governor Sue Sheldon has been appointed the new chair of Regenerate Christchurch, Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Unemployment down, but New Zealanders want more work
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Unemployment down, but New Zealanders want more work Minister of Employment Willie Jackson has today welcomed the release of the Household Labour Force Survey, which shows unemployment falling to 4.5 per cent. “This is the lowest unemployment rate ... More >>
Kaikōura reservoirs to be replaced
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
The government is providing $676,000 to replace water reservoirs and incoming pipes in Kaikōura district damaged in the 14 November 2016 earthquake, Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi says. More >>
Community organisations awarded $2 million
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has awarded 26 organisations across New Zealand with $2 million in education contracts to provide schools with learning experiences outside the classroom. More >>
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage visiting Antarctica
Tuesday, 6 February 2018, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation and Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage is travelling to Antarctica today to see first-hand the research being done on climate change and conservation. More >>
Government steps in to save school arts events
Monday, 5 February 2018, 7:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins today pledged to provide new opportunities for children and young people to engage in events that promote music, drama and dance. More >>
Prime Minister's Waitangi powhiri speech
Monday, 5 February 2018, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to begin by acknowledging mana whenua. Ngāti Kawa, Ngāti Rahiri, and, of course, Ngāpuhi. More >>
Australian Foreign Minister to visit New Zealand
Monday, 5 February 2018, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister, Rt Hon Winston Peters, has announced the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon Julie Bishop, is visiting New Zealand this week. More >>
Review of Coastal Policy Statement released
Sunday, 4 February 2018, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Minister publishes review of how the NZ Coastal Policy Statement affects decision making New Zealand’s major surf breaks and the impacts of vehicles on beaches are receiving more attention from local authorities because of the New Zealand Coastal ... More >>
Minister praises response to Fehi, fires
Friday, 2 February 2018, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi has acknowledged the efforts of authorities and the communities responding to the storm and fire events that swept many parts of the country this week. More >>
Fight against homelessness expands
Friday, 2 February 2018, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Fight against homelessness expands into Christchurch and Tauranga Providers have been selected for the expansion of the successful Housing First programme in Christchurch and Tauranga, Associate Housing and Urban Development Minister Jenny Salesa announced ... More >>
A stronger voice for teachers one step closer
Friday, 2 February 2018, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Government’s Bill to raise the status of the teaching profession and restore teachers’ trust and confidence in it, passed its first reading in Parliament last night, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. The Education (Teaching Council of ... More >>
Drought support widened to new areas
Friday, 2 February 2018, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Access to Rural Assistance Payments (RAPs) for drought stricken farmers is being extended to the Southland Region (districts of Southland, Invercargill City and Gore) and parts of Otago (districts of Clutha, Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes). More >>
Minister acts to improve button battery safety for Kiwis
Friday, 2 February 2018, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Hon Kris Faafoi is taking an unprecedented step to get button battery manufacturers and retailers to make their products safer for New Zealand consumers. More >>
New Zealand’s wetlands at risk
Friday, 2 February 2018, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
A new report shows New Zealand is continuing to lose its precious wetlands and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage says it will take years to turn the trend around. More >>
NZ to host international conference on wellbeing
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand to host international conference on wellbeing A conference bringing international experts on wellbeing to New Zealand will provide valuable insights for policies to raise living standards of all Kiwis, and help promote New Zealand ... More >>
Waitangi Day marked across the country
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Waitangi Day will see people throughout Aotearoa joining together to mark the signing of our country’s foundation document Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commemorating it in a variety of ways, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
We did this! 100 day plan complete
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The completion of the Government’s 100 Day Plan today demonstrates its commitment to setting the direction for a stronger and fairer future for New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. More >>
Growing waiting list shows need for more public housing
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Further increases in the numbers of people waiting for public housing shows the urgent need to increase Housing NZ’s stock, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford says. More >>
