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Minister welcomes Whakatāne Māori ward decision
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 8:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister welcomes Whakatāne Māori ward decision Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today welcomed Whakatāne District Council’s decision to establish Māori wards. “I welcome the Whakatāne District Council’s decision to establish Māori ... More >>
Energy Research Strategy welcomed
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Research Strategy welcomed Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Woods has today welcomed the launch of an Energy Research Strategy for New Zealand developed by the National Energy Research Institute (NERI). The strategy was informed ... More >>
$5 million to launch social enterprise programme
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Peeni Henare today announced the investment of over $5 million to grow New Zealand’s social enterprise sector. More >>
NZ endorses international plan on emissions
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has endorsed the Bonn Communique of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition on Tackling Air Pollution to Save Lives and Protect the Environment. More >>
Global climate change agreement extended to Tokelau
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has taken action to formally bring Tokelau into major global climate change agreements, Climate Change Minister James Shaw announced today. More >>
Kaikōura Harbour back in business
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi today announced that the Kaikōura Harbour is open again after being badly damaged in the 14 November 2016 earthquake. More >>
Haere mai Ngāpuhi nui tonu
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
The people of Ngāpuhi have been invited to a series of hui with Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little. More >>
Women Effectively Working for Free From Today
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Women are working for free from today till the end of the year because of the gender pay gap and this needs to change, says Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Prime Minister Marks Quake Anniversary From Manila
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sends her thoughts and support to the people of Kaikōura, Hurunui and Marlborough as they gather to mark the anniversary of the November 2016 earthquakes today. More >>
Kaikōura Harbour to re-open one year on
Monday, 13 November 2017, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Megan Woods and Minister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi will be in Kaikōura tomorrow, one year on from the earthquakes which devastated the region. More >>
Farewelling a fair and just New Zealander
Monday, 13 November 2017, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Māori Development Hon Nanaia Mahuta has paid her respects to a Māori Land Court Judge who passed away at the weekend, describing him as a softly spoken, intelligent man who was held in high regard by Māori and Pākehā alike. More >>
Nationwide test planned for Emergency Mobile Alert system
Sunday, 12 November 2017, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Nationwide test planned for Emergency Mobile Alert system New Zealanders are set to start receiving emergency alerts to their mobile phones, warning them that their life, property or health is in serious danger. Minister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi ... More >>
Revised Trans-Pacific Partnership a better deal for NZ
Sunday, 12 November 2017, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker has welcomed the 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which incorporates the TPP. More >>
Government signals Chief Technology Officer a priority
Saturday, 11 November 2017, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Government signals Chief Technology Officer a priority appointment The Government has outlined its priorities across digital technology, media and open government signalling that the establishment of a Chief Technology Officer is at the top of ... More >>
All Whites wished all the best
Friday, 10 November 2017, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
All Whites wished all the best as they embark on final steps to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson is wishing the All Whites success as they embark on the final legs of their FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign against ... More >>
International Yachts Face Biosecurity Checks
Friday, 10 November 2017, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
International yachts arriving in Northland this summer will face additional biosecurity checks by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). More >>
Minister to attend RCEP talks in Manila
Friday, 10 November 2017, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor is travelling to Manila, Philippines this week to participate in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Preparatory Ministerial meeting, in the margins of the East Asia Summit. More >>
Equal pay awards champions show the way for employers
Thursday, 9 November 2017, 7:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter congratulates champions of the 2017 YWCA Equal Pay Awards, Lion and HR director at Simpson Grierson Jo Copeland, awarded this evening. More >>
NZ condemns Japan’s whaling in Southern Ocean
Thursday, 9 November 2017, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Japan’s decision to continue whaling in the Southern Ocean is out of step with international opinion and defies scientific advice. More >>
Minister honours “Wahine Toa” Māori broadcasting star
Thursday, 9 November 2017, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Māori Development, Willie Jackson said it was an honour last night to present the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Ngā Kupu Ora Māori Book and Journalism Awards to one of the Māori World’s wahine toa veteran broadcasting ... More >>
