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Marine Protected Areas needed - Minister
Saturday, 10 February 2018, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Marine Protected Areas needed - Minister Marine protected areas (MPAs) are vital to protect important habitats and feeding areas for marine mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage wants to see more developed. More >>
Plan to deliver certainty on anchor projects progressing
Friday, 9 February 2018, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will fast-track detailed work on the shape and budget of Christchurch’s new stadium as part of its work to speed up the sporting anchor projects in the central city, says Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods. More >>
KiwiSaver providers fee drop welcomed
Friday, 9 February 2018, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Two of the nine government-appointed KiwiSaver default providers have decreased their fees in response to the review of fees charged. More >>
Speech: Robertson - The Waikato Business Summit
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me here to speak today. I’d like to acknowledge the Mayor of Hamilton Andrew King, MP Jamie Strange, Deputy Mayors and City and Regional Councillors. More >>
Healthcare sector committed to reducing carbon footprint
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Julie Anne Genter Associate Minister of Health 8 February 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Healthcare sector committed to reducing carbon footprint More >>
West Coasters response to storm a credit to the community
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi has spent the day on the West Coast of the South Island, visiting communities affected by the ex-Tropical Cyclone Fehi storm that lashed New Zealand last week. More >>
Government committed to captioning
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Every New Zealander should have the best possible access to media content and this year Government commits to exploring options to increase captioning on New Zealand television and film. More >>
School-entry for over fives – feedback sought
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of Education 8 February 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT School-entry for over fives – feedback sought More >>
Bill clears the way for education changes
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The new Government has taken further steps to restore democracy in and strengthen our public education system with the introduction of legislation changes today, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Have your say: Bill aims to deter livestock theft
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 4:45 pm | Primary Production Committee
Parliament is now seeking public submissions on a bill aimed at deterring livestock rustling (the theft of livestock from farms or property). More >>
Fresh funding round for Ka Hao Māori Digital Fund
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A fresh round of funding aimed at building Māori capacity in the digital technology space is about to get underway. More >>
New Regenerate Christchurch Chair announced
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Experienced director and governor Sue Sheldon has been appointed the new chair of Regenerate Christchurch, Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods has announced. More >>
Unemployment down, but New Zealanders want more work
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Unemployment down, but New Zealanders want more work Minister of Employment Willie Jackson has today welcomed the release of the Household Labour Force Survey, which shows unemployment falling to 4.5 per cent. “This is the lowest unemployment rate ... More >>
Kaikōura reservoirs to be replaced
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
The government is providing $676,000 to replace water reservoirs and incoming pipes in Kaikōura district damaged in the 14 November 2016 earthquake, Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi says. More >>
Community organisations awarded $2 million
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has awarded 26 organisations across New Zealand with $2 million in education contracts to provide schools with learning experiences outside the classroom. More >>
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage visiting Antarctica
Tuesday, 6 February 2018, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation and Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage is travelling to Antarctica today to see first-hand the research being done on climate change and conservation. More >>
Government steps in to save school arts events
Monday, 5 February 2018, 7:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins today pledged to provide new opportunities for children and young people to engage in events that promote music, drama and dance. More >>
Prime Minister's Waitangi powhiri speech
Monday, 5 February 2018, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to begin by acknowledging mana whenua. Ngāti Kawa, Ngāti Rahiri, and, of course, Ngāpuhi. More >>
Australian Foreign Minister to visit New Zealand
Monday, 5 February 2018, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister, Rt Hon Winston Peters, has announced the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon Julie Bishop, is visiting New Zealand this week. More >>
Review of Coastal Policy Statement released
Sunday, 4 February 2018, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Minister publishes review of how the NZ Coastal Policy Statement affects decision making New Zealand’s major surf breaks and the impacts of vehicles on beaches are receiving more attention from local authorities because of the New Zealand Coastal ... More >>
