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Support for Cape Foulwind conservation
Friday, 15 December 2017, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A project to protect native species and enhance the landscape of Cape Foulwind in Buller will be boosted by support from the DOC Community Fund, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has announced. More >>
New Administrator of Tokelau announced
Friday, 15 December 2017, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced that Mr Ross Ardern will be the next Administrator of Tokelau. More >>
Digital Advisory Group to Be Established
Friday, 15 December 2017, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
A new advisory group is to be set up to advise the Government on how it can build the digital economy and reduce digital divides. More >>
Climate Change Risks and Adaptation
Friday, 15 December 2017, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
New reports released today show a clearer picture of the scale and urgency we face over climate change, along with guidance on managing and adapting to the results of global warming, Climate Change Minister James Shaw says. More >>
Building occupations added to skill shortage list
Friday, 15 December 2017, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
It will be easier for the building industry to find the workers it needs to help address New Zealand’s housing shortfall, with seven building-related occupations being added to the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL), Immigration Minister Iain ... More >>
Temporary accommodation village for Kaikōura
Friday, 15 December 2017, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Kaikōura residents with quake damaged homes have another temporary accommodation option, with Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development Jenny Salesa announcing a seven unit housing recovery temporary accommodation village for the town. More >>
New centre for Police research
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A new centre designed to encourage collaboration between Police, scientists and crime researchers has been opened in Wellington by Police Minister Stuart Nash. More >>
Minister congratulates new Corrections graduates
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has congratulated 20 new Corrections officers and offender employment instructors who graduated at a ceremony in Upper Hutt today. More >>
Children and families gain under Government’s policies
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Children and families gain under Government’s policies The Government is delivering on its promise to help low- and middle-income families with children, and to reduce child poverty. “Caring for children is one of the most important things people ... More >>
Pacific people to benefit from Government’s Families Package
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific families are set to benefit from the Government’s Families Package, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio. More >>
Families Package will make a real difference to Māori
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Families Package will make a real difference to Māori families and help give their children a better start in life, Labour Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis says. More >>
Post-secondary package helps Kiwis get ahead
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Post-secondary package helps Kiwis get ahead “The Government is committed to delivering a modern workforce by removing cost barriers to post-secondary education and training,” Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. Beginning in 2017/18, funding provides for ... More >>
KiwiBuild to lift house construction investment
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
KiwiBuild to lift house construction investment The Government’s KiwiBuild initiative will deliver 100,000 affordable houses over the next 10 years, giving hope to first-home buyers and addressing New Zealand’s housing crisis, Minister of Housing and Urban ... More >>
Winter energy payments to keep a million Kiwis warm
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
As part of the Government’s Families Package, a new Winter Energy Payment (WEP) will help a million people with the costs of heating their homes in winter, Minister for Energy and Resources Megan Woods and Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni ... More >>
Coalition and Confidence and Supply Agreement covered
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The costs of delivering on commitments made in the Coalition and Confidence and Supply Agreements will be met within the operating and capital allowances set out in the 2018 Budget Policy Statement, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>
Government will deliver for all New Zealanders
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Government will deliver for all New Zealanders The Government’s policy programme will deliver a stable and growing economy which is fair for all New Zealanders, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. “The Budget Policy Statement (BPS) released today ... More >>
Chris HipkinsAnnounces NCEA Review Terms of Reference
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Overassessment of students and teacher workload will be addressed as part of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) review starting early next year, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Government resolves Defence cost blowout
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Government resolves Defence cost blowout Defence Minister Ron Mark has announced that a revised contract has been signed with Lockheed Martin Canada to deliver the installation phase of the Anzac Frigate Systems Upgrade (FSU) project. The project, ... More >>
Dedicated body for fisheries management
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The creation of a dedicated body to be known as Fisheries New Zealand marks a major milestone on the way to improved management of this valuable natural resource, says Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash. More >>
O’Connor announces stronger focus for MPI
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Agriculture, Biosecurity, Food Safety and Rural Communities Damien O’Connor announced today that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will reorganise its functions to create a stronger focus on core responsibilities. More >>
