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Prime Minister welcomes Venice Biennale artist

Thursday, 2 November 2017, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister welcomes Venice Biennale artist Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern has today welcomed the announcement that Dane Mitchell is the artist selected for the 58th International Art Exhibition – La ... More >>

Faster action required on pay equality, says Minister

Thursday, 2 November 2017, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government

A new international report reinforces that faster action is needed to address the gender pay gap and bring benefits to women, both in New Zealand and globally, says Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter. More >>

Fees-free tertiary study on fast track

Thursday, 2 November 2017, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government

Students are a step closer to a more affordable future as the new government fast-tracks work on its free-fees tertiary education promise. More >>

$84.6m in Marsden funding for NZ researchers

Thursday, 2 November 2017, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s top researchers have been awarded $84.6 million in grants through the 2017 Marsden Fund investment round, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods announced today. More >>

Unemployment trends down, but still more to do

Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Employment Willie Jackson has today welcomed the release of the Household Labour Force Survey, which shows unemployment falling to 4.6 per cent. “It’s good to see the rate of unemployment continue to trend down, but with 126,000 people ... More >>

Cocaine seizure in Tauranga will reduce harm

Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government

The seizure of 46 kilograms of cocaine in Tauranga today following a joint operation between New Zealand Police and the New Zealand Customs Service will make a real difference in our communities and prevent further harm. More >>

Statement on Equal Pay legislation

Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Iain Lees-Galloway and the Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter have today reaffirmed the new Government’s commitment to halting the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill that was introduced by ... More >>

Foreign speculators house ban

Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign speculators house ban Foreign speculators will no longer be able to buy houses in New Zealand from early next year, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. “We are determined to make it easier for Kiwis to buy their first home so we are stopping ... More >>

New Zealand welcomes German President

Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency, Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will make a State visit to New Zealand next week, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. More >>

Prime Minister to visit Australia

Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will travel to Sydney on Sunday to meet with Australian Prime Minister, Hon Malcolm Turnbull. More >>

State Opening of the 52nd Parliament

Monday, 30 October 2017, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s 52nd Parliament will meet on Wednesday 8 November to hear the Speech from the Throne by Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. More >>

TIN companies now generating $10b a year

Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 8:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith have today congratulated New Zealand’s leading hi-tech companies for achieving a combined annual global revenue of $10 billion for the first time. “The ... More >>