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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 >>
District Court appointment welcomed
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General David Parker has today welcomed the appointment of Deidre Orchard to the District Court in Whangarei. More >>
New Zealand denounces North Korea missile test
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has denounced North Korea’s latest ballistic missile test. The test, which took place this morning, is North Korea’s third test flight of an inter-continental ballistic missile. More >>
High-quality forestry investment welcomed
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says overseas investment in forestry that brings genuine benefits to New Zealand’s economy and its environment will be welcomed by the Government. More >>
New directive for the Overseas Investment Office announced
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Minister David Parker and Minister for Land Information Eugenie Sage, have announced today the strengthening of New Zealand’s overseas investment regime, by issuing a new Directive Letter to the Overseas Investment Office. More >>
Reports show benefits of cycling and shared mobility
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
A new report launched today by the Associate Minister for Transport Julie Anne Genter shows that supporting more people to walk and cycle for transport could have significant public health benefits. More >>
Waikato DHB chair resigns
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has accepted Waikato District Health Board chair Bob Simcock’s resignation this afternoon. More >>
PM To Meet Families Over Erebus National Memorial
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to the victims of the Erebus tragedy on the 38thanniversary of the disaster and says she will meet with families to progress a long overdue national memorial. More >>
Earthquake advocacy service saved
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Residential Advisory Service, which provides help for earthquake claimants to navigate insurance issues, has been saved and will have its funding extended until July 2018, the new Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Megan Woods, has ... More >>
Minister welcomes commitment to strengthen bilateral trade
Monday, 27 November 2017, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker welcomed United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox today in Wellington. More >>
Full steam ahead on 100 Day Plan
Monday, 27 November 2017, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert 27 November 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT Full steam ahead on 100 Day Plan The next four weeks will mark further significant progress for the Labour-led Government on our 100 Day Plan, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. ... More >>
Funding for innovative projects to help keep Kiwis safe
Monday, 27 November 2017, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Hon Kris Faafoi has announced $767,470 of funding to initiatives to help to make New Zealand more resilient in a disaster. More >>
Grant Robertson Cheers on Special Olympics Athletes
Monday, 27 November 2017, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson is congratulating the more than 1,250 athletes from across New Zealand who are participating in the four-yearly Special Olympics New Zealand National Summer Games 2017 which open in Wellington today. More >>
Study Shows Need for Rail Investment
Monday, 27 November 2017, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
A new study shows the rail network generates $1.5b a year of benefits to New Zealand through reduced congestion, fewer road accidents, lower road maintenance expenses, and less greenhouse emissions, says Minister of Transport Phil Twyford. More >>
Minister of Police supports major new recruitment drive
Sunday, 26 November 2017, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Police supports major new recruitment drive for officers The Minister of Police, Stuart Nash, today joined New Zealand Police in launching a new recruitment campaign aimed at attracting hundreds of new cops to join next year. More >>
Foreign Affairs Minister condemns attack in North Sinai
Saturday, 25 November 2017, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs 25 November 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT Foreign Affairs Minister condemns attack in Eqypt’s North Sinai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, the Rt Hon Winston Peters, ... More >>
Minister commissions stocktake of NZ's housing crisis
Saturday, 25 November 2017, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Minister commissions stocktake of New Zealand’s housing crisis Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford has commissioned three of New Zealand’s leading experts to provide an independent stocktake of the housing crisis. “For too long, ... More >>
Speech: Peters - Sir Roger Bhatnagar collection opening
Friday, 24 November 2017, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister 24 November 2017 Sir Roger Bhatnagar collection opening The Bert Sutcliffe Lounge, Eden Park Outer Oval, Eden Park, Auckland, Embargoed until 5.15pm It’s a great privilege to be here this evening to say a ... More >>
Visit of UK Trade Secretary Fox to New Zealand
Friday, 24 November 2017, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Visit of UK Trade Secretary Fox to New Zealand Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker has confirmed that United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox will visit New Zealand between 25 and 28 November. “New Zealand ... More >>
NZ concerned by dissolution of Cambodian opposition party
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand government is dismayed by the recent decision of Cambodian authorities to dissolve the country’s main opposition party, the Cambodian National Rescue Party, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says. “New Zealand is a long-standing ... More >>
