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Vanguard applies to become designated character school
Monday, 26 March 2018, 8:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Vanguard is the first of 11 charter schools currently operating to put its application in to establish itself as a school of designated character, Minister of Education Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Agreement reached on America’s Cup venue
Monday, 26 March 2018, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government
An agreement has been struck on the Auckland waterfront venue for the 36th America’s Cup, including the division of costs and the payment of a hosting fee. More >>
Launch of NZ Business Performance Panel
Monday, 26 March 2018, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Launch of NZ Business Performance Panel A new resource for small and medium enterprises is being launched by Small Business Minister Stuart Nash. Mr Nash has announced details of the New Zealand Business Performance Panel, which brings together experts from ... More >>
Scholarships awarded in honor of Ngārimu VC
Monday, 26 March 2018, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Scholarships awarded in honor of Ngārimu VC and the 28th Māori Battalion Nine Māori scholars have been awarded the Ngārimu VC and the 28th (Māori) Battalion tertiary scholarship in recognition of their outstanding achievements, Associate ... More >>
Decisions on three fish species
Monday, 26 March 2018, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Decisions on three fish species The rock lobster catch in the fishery area between Auckland and East Cape will be more than halved in an effort to rebuild the seriously depleted stock. Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash has reviewed the total allowable catch ... More >>
Minister in Christchurch to discuss better emergency policy
Monday, 26 March 2018, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi says he expects to learn a lot from today’s visit to Christchurch, as he seeks feedback from the region on how Civil Defence Emergency Management can be improved to better serve New Zealanders in the future. More >>
Certainty for farmers welcomed
Monday, 26 March 2018, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Culling of all cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis will give farmers much-needed certainty over their futures, says Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
Reserve Bank Governor signs new Policy Targets Agreement
Monday, 26 March 2018, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Grant Robertson and incoming Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr today signed a new Policy Targets Agreement (PTA) setting out specific targets for maintaining price stability and a requirement for employment outcomes to be considered in the ... More >>
Unitec deal marks major KiwiBuild milestone
Sunday, 25 March 2018, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced the first major development under its ambitious KiwiBuild programme with the purchase of 29 hectares of land for thousands of houses in Auckland. More >>
NZ firm wins London Transport contract
Friday, 23 March 2018, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has congratulated the New Zealand firm Tait Communications which has won the contract to install new technology on London’s transport network. “Christchurch based Tait Communications ... More >>
Pacific Island Memorial competition underway
Friday, 23 March 2018, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
A competition to design the Pacific Island Memorial in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington is opening today, the Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni has today announced. More >>
Kids, parents and whānau to help shape education
Friday, 23 March 2018, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is asking children, young people and their parents to share their vision for education and help shape its future, as part of a major review of the entire sector. More >>
Announcement of new High Commissioner to Niue
Friday, 23 March 2018, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced the appointment of Kirk Yates as High Commissioner to Niue. More >>
Cook Strait controls for Mycoplasma bovis
Friday, 23 March 2018, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Agriculture and Biosecurity Damien O’Connor has today announced an intensive programme to track cattle movements across Cook Strait to help control the further spread of cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. More >>
Targeted housing support for Mangere
Friday, 23 March 2018, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
A new public housing development opens in Mangere today, providing warm, dry and safe homes for five families just in time for winter, Associate Housing and Urban Development Minister Jenny Salesa says. More >>
Nominations open for Minister of Health Volunteer Awards
Friday, 23 March 2018, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Dr David Clark is encouraging nominations for the 2018 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards to recognise our country’s unsung heroes who support health and disability services. More >>
New Customs legislation a boost for trade
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 6:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Customs and Excise Bill which passed its third reading in Parliament this evening will give Customs the tools it needs for the 21st Century says the Minister of Customs Hon Meka Whaitiri. More >>
NZ gravely concerned at situation in Eastern Ghouta
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the New Zealand government is further expressing its grave concerns at the ongoing situation in Eastern Ghouta, Syria. More >>
Te Pire Haeata ki Parihaka (Parihaka Reconciliation Bill)
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Te Pire Haeata ki Parihaka (Parihaka Reconciliation Bill) passes first reading The first reading of bill recording the history and legacy of Parihaka is an important step in righting past wrongs, Crown Māori/Relations Minster Kelvin Davis says. More >>
World Water Day time to celebrate community efforts
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
World Water Day is a time to celebrate the efforts of the many thousands of New Zealanders who are taking action to improve water quality and restore our streams, lakes and rivers, says Environment Minister David Parker. More >>
