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PM congratulates Nobel Peace Prize winner
Monday, 11 December 2017, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on receiving the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo, Norway. More >>
Grant Robertson Address to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Monday, 11 December 2017, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
This morning I’d like to talk to you about the Government’s key priorities and policies for the economy and businesses, give an update on the Budget 2018 process, and more specifically discuss our approach to supporting this city and region. More >>
Talented NZ students awarded Prime Minister’s Scholarships
Sunday, 10 December 2017, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly 200 young New Zealanders are about to deepen New Zealand’s connections with Asia and Latin America. More >>
Ka mau te wehi, Te Puni Kokiri
Sunday, 10 December 2017, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta congratulates Te Puni Kōkiri on its 25-year anniversary which will be celebrated with a broad range of activities over the next few weeks. More >>
Speech: Mark - Graduation Parade at Waiouru
Sunday, 10 December 2017, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Commissioning Course: Graduation Parade at Waiouru Military Camp Hon Ron Mark Defence More >>
Officer Cadets graduate at Waiouru
Sunday, 10 December 2017, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Officer Cadets graduate at Waiouru Defence Minister Ron Mark was the Reviewing Officer at Waiouru Military Camp yesterday when 36 Officer Cadets graduated from this year’s New Zealand Commissioning Course and became Army officers. The 36 new officers include ... More >>
New era for New Zealand Defence Force
Friday, 8 December 2017, 8:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Ron Mark has welcomed in a new era for the Defence Force with the introduction of a new modular assault rifle system. More >>
Support for community conservation goals
Friday, 8 December 2017, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation groups across New Zealand will benefit from $4.2 million in new funding grants announced today by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage. More >>
Trade Minister to attend WTO conference
Friday, 8 December 2017, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister David Parker will depart this weekend to attend the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina. More >>
New Digital Technologies for Schools And Kura
Friday, 8 December 2017, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced new Digital Technologies & Hangarau Matihiko curriculum content is being included in The New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa . More >>
$242,000 to Tairāwhiti Community Group for Erosion Control
Friday, 8 December 2017, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A Tairāwhiti group looking to optimise the sustainable growth and harvest of Kānuka is set to receive up to $242,000 from the Ministry for Primary Industries for its erosion control benefits. More >>
Transport Ministers Welcome Auckland Busway Announcement
Friday, 8 December 2017, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today welcomed the announcement by Auckland Transport of a new busway station for Rosedale. More >>
20 years of kaupapa Maori units a major milestone
Friday, 8 December 2017, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
20 years of kaupapa Maori units a major milestone The 20 year anniversary of Maori Focus Units at prisons marks a major milestone in the use of kaupapa Maori values to help reduce re-offending, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says. Twenty years ... More >>
Wellbeing survey shows need to resolve outstanding claims
Friday, 8 December 2017, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Canterbury District Health Board’s Canterbury Wellbeing Survey shows good progress on the Canterbury recovery but underscores the urgency of resolving outstanding EQC and insurance claims, says Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister ... More >>
Public Submissions Invited on the Statutes Amendment Bill
Friday, 8 December 2017, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Governance and Administration Committee invites the public to have its say on the Statutes Amendment Bill (No 2). Introduced by virtue of standing order 262(1)(f), the Statutes Amendment Bill is an omnibus bill that consists of entirely of amendments ... More >>
More progress coming for women in the public sector
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Chris Hipkins and Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter have welcomed the State Services Commission’s 2017 Human Resource Capability (HRC) Survey published today. More >>
Financial advice Bill puts Kiwis needs first
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Financial advice Bill puts Kiwis needs first Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says the first reading of the Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill in Parliament today is the first step in a significant package of changes to ... More >>
Multinationals tax legislation introduced
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation just introduced to Parliament will prevent multinationals from avoiding tax by shifting profits out of New Zealand, Revenue Minister Stuart Nash said today. The legislation also reflects an important objective of the Labour New Zealand First ... More >>
Increased funding for veterans’ groups
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has announced that the Government has made a grant of $250,000 to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association, an increase of $75,000 on last year’s amount. More >>
High Commissioner to Nauru appointed
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs 7 December 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT High Commissioner to Nauru appointed More >>
