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New appointment to Reserve Bank board

Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Grant Robertson Minister of Finance 6 March 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Dr Chris Eichbaum has been appointed to the Board of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. Dr Eichbaum is currently a Reader in Government at the Victoria ... More >>

New High Commissioner to Tonga

Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today announced diplomat Tiffany Babington as New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to Tonga. More >>

New factsheets show extent of crisis in regions

Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

New factsheets show extent of crisis in regions New regional factsheets being published for the first time today show the housing crisis is not just an issue for Auckland but is now a challenge for our regions, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil ... More >>

NZ supporting resilience of Niue infrastructure

Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Infrastructure and renewable energy programmes are getting support today as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces a package to improve water and roading infrastructure on Niue and further develop renewable energy generation. More >>

Insurance contract law review starts

Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has today released the terms of reference for a review of New Zealand insurance contract law. More >>

Government and industry unite on Mycoplasma bovis

Monday, 5 March 2018, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Agriculture and Biosecurity Damien O’Connor today welcomed a joint Government and industry commitment to funding the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak response. More >>

Announcement of Ambassador to Republic of Korea

Monday, 5 March 2018, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has appointed senior business leader and former diplomat Philip Turner as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. More >>

Humanitarian assistance to Papua New Guinea

Monday, 5 March 2018, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand will make an initial contribution of $500,000 to help with the emergency response following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Papua New Guinea’s Highlands region last Monday More >>

Recovery package for Samoa following Cyclone Gita

Monday, 5 March 2018, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today announced $3 million in funding to assist Samoa with its recovery work and building resilience following Cyclone Gita. More >>

Supporting women and youth in Samoa to set up business

Monday, 5 March 2018, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government

Women and young people are set to benefit from $6.5 million in funding for the Samoa Private Sector Development Programme aimed at boosting employment, and helping them get into business. The programme is being announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ... More >>

Government to consider recommendations for pay equity

Monday, 5 March 2018, 8:07 am | New Zealand Government

The Government will consider recommendations to make it easier for New Zealanders to lodge pay equity claims, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Iain Lees-Galloway and Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter announced today. More >>

Parker heads to Paraguay then Chile for CPTPP signing

Sunday, 4 March 2018, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker will travel to Asunción, Paraguay before joining other trade ministers in Chile for the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. More >>

Ngāpuhi talks move forward

Sunday, 4 March 2018, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Ngāpuhi talks move forward Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little met with representatives of Ngāpuhi this weekend to discuss ways to progress redress negotiations for the iwi. More >>

Speech: Nash - International Fiscal Association Conference

Saturday, 3 March 2018, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government

It’s my great pleasure to be able to join you here today in Queenstown. The IFA conference is a highlight for any Revenue Minister as it provides an opportunity to refresh dialogue with tax experts who have a keen interest and investment in robust ... More >>

Seaweek – taking action for our oceans

Saturday, 3 March 2018, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Seaweek celebrations, beginning on 3 March, provide an opportunity to highlight the plight of our precious marine species, Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage says. “We’re incredibly lucky in New Zealand; we have an ocean area over 15 times our ... More >>

Speech: Ardern - Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum

Friday, 2 March 2018, 8:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you for the warm welcome, your time here today, and your commitment to the success of the trans-Tasman relationship. More >>

Temporary Accommodation Service extended to Nelson Tasman

Friday, 2 March 2018, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Temporary Accommodation Service extended to Nelson Tasman Storm damaged households in the Nelson Tasman district can now access temporary accommodation. The Government is extending the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) to assist more households ... More >>

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