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Tax Working Group Terms of Reference announced
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Towards a fairer tax system - Tax Working Group Terms of Reference announced Hon Grant Robertson Hon Stuart Nash More >>
Labour Māori Caucus looking forward to the challenges
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
Labour Māori Caucus co-Chair Willie Jackson says “the Māori Caucus is very much looking forward to being challenged by some of the biggest advocates of kaupapa Māori tomorrow.” More >>
UPDATE : Bishopdale sudden death
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
A post mortem examination has been completed following the death of a woman in her 30s in Bishopdale this morning. More >>
Minister opens new Medical Centre
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Hon Dr David Clark says today’s official opening of a new medical centre in Auckland emphasises the vital role of Primary Care in the New Zealand health system. More >>
NZ Welcomes Mugabe’s Resignation
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister the Rt Hon Winston Peters has welcomed the resignation of Zimbabwe’s President, Robert Mugabe, who voluntarily stepped down today after 37 years. “This moment will be seen as a critical point ... More >>
NZ Students Excelling Internationally
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has welcomed the results of an international study showing New Zealand students are among the best in the world at collaborative problem solving. More >>
Minister announces new plan for Metro Sports Facility
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Megan Woods has today announced a new plan for the Metro Sports Facility anchor project, after it was revealed the long-delayed project was expected to exceed its budget by $75 million under the current ... More >>
Government delivers big boost for students
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has today taken a big first step towards making tertiary education and training more affordable for all New Zealanders. More >>
Pike River Recovery Agency established
Monday, 20 November 2017, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Pike River Recovery Agency established Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little today announced the establishment of a new stand-alone government department, the Pike River Recovery Agency, Te Kahui Whakamana Rua Tekau ma Iwa. The Agency will ... More >>
Submissions are open on the Racing Amendment Bill
Monday, 20 November 2017, 10:01 am | Primary Production Committee
The Primary Production Committee is seeking submissions on the Racing Amendment Bill, which seeks to amend the Racing Act 2003. The bill aims to: · make the New Zealand Racing Board’s betting operations more competitive · charge offshore betting ... More >>
High number of road deaths unacceptable
Monday, 20 November 2017, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
The news that the road toll for 2017 has now surpassed the total for 2016 is tragic news, says Associate Minister for Transport Julie Anne Genter. More >>
International visitors spend $10.4bn in year to September
Friday, 17 November 2017, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
International visitor spending has reached a record high of $10.4 billion in the year to September 2017, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis says. More >>
Twelve young people selected for Youth Advisory Group
Friday, 17 November 2017, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Twelve young New Zealanders, aged 14-18 years, have been selected to take part in the Ministerial Youth Advisory Group, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. More >>
NZ to become a leader in the fight against climate change
Friday, 17 November 2017, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand intends to become a leader in the global fight against climate change, Climate Change Minister James Shaw has told a major United Nations climate change conference. More >>
Foreign Affairs Under-Secretary to go to Asia-Europe Meeting
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Under-Secretary to attend Asia-Europe Meeting Foreign Affairs Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau will travel to Myanmar this weekend to attend the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Foreign Ministers meeting being chaired by Myanmar State Counsellor ... More >>
Further NZ assistance for Myanmar humanitarian crisis
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will contribute a further $2.5 million for humanitarian assistance in response to the crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. More >>
Previous Government told house building would fall
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The previous Government was told by officials that the number of houses built would peak and start to fall well short of the number needed to meet demand. Official advice shows KiwiBuild will prevent this decline in house building and drive further increases, ... More >>
Cathedral Fundraising Trust Chair named
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
16 November 2017 Cathedral Fundraising Trust Chair named Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Dr Megan Woods has appointed Peter Guthrey as Chair of the fundraising trust for the reinstatement of ChristChurch Cathedral. The ChristChurch Cathedral ... More >>
$7.4M Funding for Erosion Control
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Forestry Minister Shane Jones has today welcomed $7.4 million in erosion control funding for Gisborne district landowners. More >>
Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill in first 100 days
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 8:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill in first 100 days Every New Zealander deserves a warm, healthy home to live in, said Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford, as he opened the Committee of the Whole debate for the final stages of the Healthy ... More >>
