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Progress accelerating on 100 Day Plan

Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government

This week marks the half way stage of the Government’s 100 Day Plan and will see further pleasing progress on delivering on our commitments, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. More >>

Mānuka honey definition will protect trade

Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says a definition for mānuka honey will safeguard the industry from cowboy operators and protect New Zealand’s trade reputation. More >>

Minister calls on WTO to support fossil fuel subsidy reform

Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker today started a dialogue to encourage the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to address the global harm being caused by inefficient fossil fuel subsidies More >>

National Educational Standards Ended

Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has taken the first steps to turn around a decline in educational achievement among Kiwi children, Education Minister Chris Hipkins said today. More >>

Forestry Company Praised for Protecting Kea Nest

Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government

The Department of Conservation is praising a Nelson forestry company for temporarily halting operations around a kea nest to protect the kea. More >>

Director of Mental Health’s Annual Report for 2016 Released

Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

The 12th annual report of the Office of the Director of Mental Health has been released today by the Ministry of Health. More >>

Adrian Orr appointed as new Reserve Bank Governor

Monday, 11 December 2017, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Adrian Orr has been appointed as Reserve Bank Governor effective from 27 March 2018, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. More >>

Booming sector ready for new challenges

Monday, 11 December 2017, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Booming sector ready for new challenges The growth in New Zealand’s primary industry exports is impressive and provides the sector a strong base to deal with the challenges ahead, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. The latest Situation and Outlook ... More >>

PM Pacific Youth Awards applications for 2018 open

Monday, 11 December 2017, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Pacific Peoples Hon Aupito William Sio has announced applications for the 2018 Prime Ministers Pacific Youth Awards are now open. More >>

Talented New Zealand students awarded PM’s Scholarships

Monday, 11 December 2017, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Nearly 200 young New Zealanders are about to deepen New Zealand’s connections with Asia and Latin America. More >>

PM congratulates Nobel Peace Prize winner

Monday, 11 December 2017, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on receiving the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo, Norway. More >>

Grant Robertson Address to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Monday, 11 December 2017, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government

This morning I’d like to talk to you about the Government’s key priorities and policies for the economy and businesses, give an update on the Budget 2018 process, and more specifically discuss our approach to supporting this city and region. More >>

Talented NZ students awarded Prime Minister’s Scholarships

Sunday, 10 December 2017, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Nearly 200 young New Zealanders are about to deepen New Zealand’s connections with Asia and Latin America. More >>

Ka mau te wehi, Te Puni Kokiri

Sunday, 10 December 2017, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta congratulates Te Puni Kōkiri on its 25-year anniversary which will be celebrated with a broad range of activities over the next few weeks. More >>

Speech: Mark - Graduation Parade at Waiouru

Sunday, 10 December 2017, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Commissioning Course: Graduation Parade at Waiouru Military Camp Hon Ron Mark Defence More >>

Officer Cadets graduate at Waiouru

Sunday, 10 December 2017, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Officer Cadets graduate at Waiouru Defence Minister Ron Mark was the Reviewing Officer at Waiouru Military Camp yesterday when 36 Officer Cadets graduated from this year’s New Zealand Commissioning Course and became Army officers. The 36 new officers include ... More >>