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Hui to help shape Crown/Māori Relations

Monday, 19 March 2018, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Crown/Māori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis will be holding hui across the country as part of rejuvenating the relationship between the Government and Māori. More >>

Diversity in Conservation Board membership sought

Sunday, 18 March 2018, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Diversity in Conservation Board membership sought Nominations for Conservation Boards have been reopened to ensure they reflect the diverse communities they serve, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. The Department of Conservation re-opened the ... More >>

ASB Polyfest celebrates 43 years of talent

Saturday, 17 March 2018, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government

The 2018 ASB Polyfest continues to highlight the raw talent of our young people, with this year marking 43 years of successful festivals, Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio says. More >>

Minister launches new study on the Value of Sport

Saturday, 17 March 2018, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Grant Robertson Minister for Sport and Recreation 17 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Minister launches new study on the Value of Sport to New Zealand More >>

Justice Minister to attend UN Human Rights Council

Saturday, 17 March 2018, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Andrew Little will deliver New Zealand’s statement to the 47th Session of the United Nations Human Rights council as he leaves for Geneva, Switzerland today. More >>

Education links with Singapore strengthened

Friday, 16 March 2018, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Chris Hipkins and Singapore’s Education Minister (Schools) Ng Chee Meng signed an Education Cooperation Arrangement in Singapore today. More >>

Statement on nerve agent attack in UK

Friday, 16 March 2018, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand supports the joint statement made by the leaders of the UK, US, Germany and France on the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. More >>

Further support for Papua New Guinea earthquake

Friday, 16 March 2018, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced a further $3 million package of support following the 26 February earthquake in Papua New Guinea. More >>

Wharf upgrades at Paihia, Russell and Opua

Friday, 16 March 2018, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government

The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will provide much-needed investment in three Northland wharves, boosting the tourism sector and creating new jobs and opportunities to the region, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. More >>

SH3 Manawatū Gorge replacement welcomed

Friday, 16 March 2018, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government

MP for Palmerston North Iain Lees-Galloway says the city and the Manawau region welcomes the selection of a preferred route to replace SH3 through the Manawatū Gorge as an important step toward restoring and improving transport and freight connectivity ... More >>

Appointments to Digital Economy and Inclusion Group

Friday, 16 March 2018, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media and Government Digital Services Clare Curran announced the first eight members of the Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group today. More >>

Bay of Islands Airport upgrade

Friday, 16 March 2018, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government

The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will help support a desperately-needed upgrade at the Bay of Islands Airport in Kerikeri, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. More >>

New Website Makes It Easier for Seasonal Workers & Employers

Friday, 16 March 2018, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni and Minister of Employment Willie Jackson have today officially launched the Work The Seasons website in Pukekohe making it easier for seasonal workers to find the job they need and for employers to find ... More >>

New Zealand Youth Awards 2018 Launch

Friday, 16 March 2018, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government

Nominations are now open for the New Zealand Youth Awards 2018. These annual awards recognise and celebrate young New Zealanders who have achieved outstanding results, as well as those who have made a significant contribution in their communities, Minister ... More >>

Māori Trust develops retail heart in Rotorua

Friday, 16 March 2018, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government

Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta congratulates Pukeroa-Oruawhata Group in Rotorua for the opening of Kmart on their property today. More >>

New Zealand and Colombia building closer ties

Friday, 16 March 2018, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Fletcher Tabuteau represented the New Zealand Government at the formal the opening of the New Zealand Embassy in Bogotá last night More >>

Sign up to join the conversation on the Zero Carbon Bill

Thursday, 15 March 2018, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon JAMES SHAW Minister for Climate Change 15 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Sign up to join the conversation on the Zero Carbon Bill From today New Zealanders can register their interest in being part of the Government’s consultation on what the Zero ... More >>

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