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$100,000 in relief for the Tasman community
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister David Parker and Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi today announced the Government will provide $100,000 to support Golden Bay residents and businesses. More >>
Inaugural meeting of Independent Advisory Panel
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Provincial Growth Fund’s (PGF) Independent Advisory Panel held its inaugural meeting in Wellington today, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. More >>
Tomorrow’s Schools Review terms of reference announced
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
The terms of reference for a review of Tomorrow’s Schools released today sets the framework for a once in 30-year opportunity to shape the way our schools are led, managed and interact with their communities, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Public and sector invited to have their say on financial advice code of conduct
Monday, 12 March 2018, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 12 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Public and sector urged to have their say on financial advice code of conduct Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has welcomed the beginning of public consultation ... More >>
Assistance for Cyclone-hit Tasman and Taranaki regions
Monday, 12 March 2018, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Carmel Sepuloni Minister for Social Development 12 March 2018 MEDIA ADVISORY Assistance for Cyclone-hit Tasman and Taranaki regions Tasman and Taranaki residents struggling to clear up the mess left by ex-Tropical Cyclone Gita can access a helping ... More >>
Black Ferns pay agreement a welcome step forward for women
Monday, 12 March 2018, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Grant Robertson Minister for Sport and Recreation 12 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Black Ferns pay agreement a welcome step forward for women’s sport New Zealand Rugby’s agreement to offer 30 Black Ferns players contracts through a professional ... More >>
Funding available for projects that reduce waste
Monday, 12 March 2018, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Funding available for projects that reduce waste from the outset The May round of the Waste Minimisation Fund will target projects that build in reducing waste from the outset, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said today. “We need to ... More >>
New Zealand signs up to international CleanSeas campaign
Monday, 12 March 2018, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has joined the United Nations-led CleanSeas campaign to rid our oceans of plastic, Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage announced today. More >>
Successful 7th Australian Kapahaka Competition
Sunday, 11 March 2018, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Canberra was the host city to another successful ‘regional’ kapahaka competition for teams vying for the honour to represent Maori living in Australia at next years Te Matatini event to be held in Wellington. More >>
Commemoration recognises NZ Wars for the first time
Sunday, 11 March 2018, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Kelvin Davis Minister for Crown/Māori Relations Hon Carmel Sepuloni Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Willie Jackson Associate Minister for Māori Development 11 March 2018 More >>
Minister congratulates NZ's medal winning Paralympian
Saturday, 10 March 2018, 8:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni says Kiwi Paralympic skier Corey Peters has done New Zealand proud scoring a bronze medal on the first day of the Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang. More >>
Ngāti Rangi signs settlement with the Crown
Saturday, 10 March 2018, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed a deed of settlement with Ngāti Rangi, settling the historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Ngāti Rangi, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced today. More >>
Minister wishes Kiwi Para athletes success for PyeongChang
Saturday, 10 March 2018, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni wishes New Zealand’s Para athletes the best of luck as the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games commence this weekend. More >>
New Zealand welcomes US-North Korea talks
Friday, 9 March 2018, 8:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Winston Peters says the New Zealand government welcomes the United States willingness for talks with North Korea, and North Korea’s reported openness to discuss denuclearisation. More >>
Parliamentary visit to Chile, Peru, and Colombia
Friday, 9 March 2018, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau is travelling to Latin America this week. He will represent New Zealand at the inauguration of the President-elect of Chile, Sebastian Piñera, and formally open New Zealand’s Embassy ... More >>
Rare bat on the road to recovery
Friday, 9 March 2018, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
One of New Zealand’s rare bats is on its way to recovery after successful large-scale predator control in Fiordland, according to a new science report released by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage today. More >>
Young women urged to make their voices heard
Friday, 9 March 2018, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Make your voice heard because no country can truly prosper without you, is the message Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given to female school students on International Women’s Day at the opening of new buildings at Tereora College in the Cook Islands. More >>
NZ sets out progressive and inclusive trade approach
Friday, 9 March 2018, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker has signed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Santiago, Chile. More >>
NZ signs letters curbing investor-state dispute settlement
Friday, 9 March 2018, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has signed agreements to exclude compulsory investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) between them with five countries in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). More >>
Speech: Jan Logie MP on domestic and sexual violence
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
What: Jan Logie MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence), is speaking at the SHINE and SAFEINET International Women’s Day event as part of Light it Orange Week. Where: Shine Office, Ground Floor, 409 ... More >>
