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Step up for New Zealand women
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand businesses are missing out on hundreds of millions of dollars each year because women are not being fairly represented around the business table, says Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter. More >>
80,000 people eligible for fees free
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has today made good on its 100-day promise of delivering the first year of fees-free post school training and education and industry training from 1 January next year, says Education Minister Chris Hipkins. More >>
New Ministerial Advisory Group for Health Established
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 8:05 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced the urgent establishment of a new Ministerial Advisory Group on the Health System. More >>
Microbeads Banned
Monday, 4 December 2017, 5:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Environment David Parker and Associate Minister for the Environment Eugenie Sage, have today welcomed Cabinet approval of the regulations banning microbeads. More >>
Director-General of Health resigns
Monday, 4 December 2017, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Director-General of Health resigns Health Minister Dr David Clark acknowledges the resignation of Director-General of Health Chai Chuah today. “I’d like to thank him for his public service as Director-General of Health since November 2013 and ... More >>
Legislation to reinstate Christ Church Cathedral
Monday, 4 December 2017, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to reinstate Christ Church Cathedral to be introduced Urgent legislation to enable the process of reinstating Christ Church Cathedral will be introduced this week, Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods has announced. “Reinstating ... More >>
Nga hapū o Ngāpuhi, kōrero mai!
Monday, 4 December 2017, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little continues his Ngāpuhi listening tour throughout Te Tai Tokerau following the announcement of six more hui this weekend. More >>
Unlicensed Electrical Worker Fined for Defective Lighting
Monday, 4 December 2017, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
An unlicensed electrical worker has been held to account in the Manukau District Court for carrying out prescribed electrical work at a commercial building in Mangere, Auckland. More >>
Defence Minister visits Antarctica
Saturday, 2 December 2017, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister visits Antarctica Defence Minister Ron Mark has returned to New Zealand after a visit to Antarctica. Mr Mark's programme for the four-day visit provided an overview of New Zealand's interests and activities in the region, and Antarctica ... More >>
Minister on Sustainable Business Network Awards winners
Friday, 1 December 2017, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister congratulates Sustainable Business Network Awards winners Climate Change Minister James Shaw today congratulated the winners and finalists of last night’s NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards. “It’s great to see so many examples ... More >>
Being online as a girl – new report
Friday, 1 December 2017, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Julie Anne Genter Minister for Women 1 December 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT Being online as a girl – new report “This new report shows how girls experience online harm differently than boys, and tailored prevention approaches are needed,” Minister ... More >>
Campaign aims to reduce harm and death on our roads
Friday, 1 December 2017, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Campaign aims to reduce harm and death on our roads Minister of Police Stuart Nash and Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter have stepped up to support Police and the NZ Transport Agency launch their pre-Christmas safety campaign, in ... More >>
Phil Twyford – speech on Future of Housing in New Zealand
Friday, 1 December 2017, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Twyford – speech on Future of Housing in New Zealand Kia ora tatou. Good morning. Thank you to the Salvation Army for giving me the opportunity to be with you here today. I want to acknowledge the housing NGOs, the activists, campaigners ... More >>
Myrtle Rust Found in Wellington Region
Friday, 1 December 2017, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
The fungal plant disease myrtle rust has been found in Lower Hutt north of Wellington. More >>
Robertson – ANZ Business Breakfast Speech
Friday, 1 December 2017, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Embargoed until 8:00am 1 December 2017 Check against delivery Grant Robertson – ANZ Business Breakfast Speech – 1 st December 2017 More >>
Robertson: Achieving shared prosperity
Friday, 1 December 2017, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Achieving shared prosperity Finance Minister Grant Robertson has laid out the new Government’s economic strategy in a major speech in Auckland today. “This Government will be an active partner in the economy. We have already begun to lay down the foundations ... More >>
Healthy Homes a milestone for New Zealand
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Healthy Homes a milestone for New Zealand Every New Zealander deserves a warm, healthy home to live in, and the Health Homes Guarantee Act will help ensure that, said Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford. “The passing of the Healthy Homes ... More >>
Bill to extend Paid Parental Leave to 26 weeks passes
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill extending paid parental leave to 26 weeks by 2020 has passed its third reading today, fulfilling a Government commitment to giving our children the very best start in life, says Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
Pike River Recovery Agency advice released
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little has released advice on the establishment of the Pike River Recovery Agency, Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua Tekau mā Iwa. More >>
Partnerships Scheme funds innovative tech
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today announced the successful recipients of the 2017 Partnerships Scheme Investment Round. More >>
