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WTO Ministerial Conference Concludes
Monday, 18 December 2017, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
WTO Ministerial Conference Concludes 14 December 2017 - The 11th Ministerial Conference (MC11) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) concluded today in Buenos Aires, Argentina. “Going into this meeting we were apprehensive about what the membership could deliver. ... More >>
Boost for road safety this summer
Sunday, 17 December 2017, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Boost for road safety this summer Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced a short term boost in road safety funding this summer and signalled a renewed focus from the Government on introducing safer speed limits. Over summer ... More >>
New highway, Battle of Rangiriri commemoration site opened
Saturday, 16 December 2017, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Crown/Māori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis joined representatives of Waikato-Tainui today to celebrate the completion of both the Rangiriri Section of the Waikato Expressway and the Battle of Rangiriri commemoration site. More >>
Abel Tasman anniversaries marked
Saturday, 16 December 2017, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Today marks the anniversary of two significant events in New Zealand’s cultural and natural heritage – the visit of Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642, and the creation of the national park which bears his name 300 years later, Conservation ... More >>
Boost for weed control to protect Abel Tasman
Saturday, 16 December 2017, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
16 December 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT Boost for weed control to protect Abel Tasman Work to halt the spread of invasive weeds around the Abel Tasman National Park will receive a funding increase, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has announced. The Project ... More >>
New Air Force personnel graduate
Friday, 15 December 2017, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Ron Mark welcomed new Royal New Zealand Air Force recruits and officers into the service in a combined Graduation Parade at Base Woodbourne in Blenheim today. More >>
Workplace fatalities highlight need for vigilance
Friday, 15 December 2017, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The tragic spate of four work-related fatalities over the past three days is a timely reminder for all workplaces to remain vigilant for workplace safety as New Zealand approaches the holiday season, says Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Iain ... More >>
Minister congratulates grant recipients
Friday, 15 December 2017, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Ethnic Communities, Hon Jenny Salesa congratulates the 71 groups receiving $520,000 from the new Ethnic Communities Development Fund. More >>
Tracking bovis cows vital – O’Connor
Friday, 15 December 2017, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Farmers keeping accurate records of stock movements is a vital part of halting the spread of Mycoplasma bovis, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. More >>
$14.9 million in tourism funding announced
Friday, 15 December 2017, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $14.9 million in tourism infrastructure and cycle trails around the country, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>
Support for Cape Foulwind conservation
Friday, 15 December 2017, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A project to protect native species and enhance the landscape of Cape Foulwind in Buller will be boosted by support from the DOC Community Fund, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has announced. More >>
New Administrator of Tokelau announced
Friday, 15 December 2017, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced that Mr Ross Ardern will be the next Administrator of Tokelau. More >>
Digital Advisory Group to Be Established
Friday, 15 December 2017, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
A new advisory group is to be set up to advise the Government on how it can build the digital economy and reduce digital divides. More >>
Climate Change Risks and Adaptation
Friday, 15 December 2017, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
New reports released today show a clearer picture of the scale and urgency we face over climate change, along with guidance on managing and adapting to the results of global warming, Climate Change Minister James Shaw says. More >>
Building occupations added to skill shortage list
Friday, 15 December 2017, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
It will be easier for the building industry to find the workers it needs to help address New Zealand’s housing shortfall, with seven building-related occupations being added to the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL), Immigration Minister Iain ... More >>
Temporary accommodation village for Kaikōura
Friday, 15 December 2017, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Kaikōura residents with quake damaged homes have another temporary accommodation option, with Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development Jenny Salesa announcing a seven unit housing recovery temporary accommodation village for the town. More >>
New centre for Police research
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
A new centre designed to encourage collaboration between Police, scientists and crime researchers has been opened in Wellington by Police Minister Stuart Nash. More >>
Minister congratulates new Corrections graduates
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has congratulated 20 new Corrections officers and offender employment instructors who graduated at a ceremony in Upper Hutt today. More >>
Children and families gain under Government’s policies
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Children and families gain under Government’s policies The Government is delivering on its promise to help low- and middle-income families with children, and to reduce child poverty. “Caring for children is one of the most important things people ... More >>
Pacific people to benefit from Government’s Families Package
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific families are set to benefit from the Government’s Families Package, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio. More >>
