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$242,000 to Tairāwhiti Community Group for Erosion Control
Friday, 8 December 2017, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A Tairāwhiti group looking to optimise the sustainable growth and harvest of Kānuka is set to receive up to $242,000 from the Ministry for Primary Industries for its erosion control benefits. More >>
Transport Ministers Welcome Auckland Busway Announcement
Friday, 8 December 2017, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today welcomed the announcement by Auckland Transport of a new busway station for Rosedale. More >>
20 years of kaupapa Maori units a major milestone
Friday, 8 December 2017, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
20 years of kaupapa Maori units a major milestone The 20 year anniversary of Maori Focus Units at prisons marks a major milestone in the use of kaupapa Maori values to help reduce re-offending, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says. Twenty years ... More >>
Wellbeing survey shows need to resolve outstanding claims
Friday, 8 December 2017, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Canterbury District Health Board’s Canterbury Wellbeing Survey shows good progress on the Canterbury recovery but underscores the urgency of resolving outstanding EQC and insurance claims, says Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister ... More >>
Public Submissions Invited on the Statutes Amendment Bill
Friday, 8 December 2017, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Governance and Administration Committee invites the public to have its say on the Statutes Amendment Bill (No 2). Introduced by virtue of standing order 262(1)(f), the Statutes Amendment Bill is an omnibus bill that consists of entirely of amendments ... More >>
More progress coming for women in the public sector
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Chris Hipkins and Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter have welcomed the State Services Commission’s 2017 Human Resource Capability (HRC) Survey published today. More >>
Financial advice Bill puts Kiwis needs first
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Financial advice Bill puts Kiwis needs first Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says the first reading of the Financial Services Legislation Amendment Bill in Parliament today is the first step in a significant package of changes to ... More >>
Multinationals tax legislation introduced
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation just introduced to Parliament will prevent multinationals from avoiding tax by shifting profits out of New Zealand, Revenue Minister Stuart Nash said today. The legislation also reflects an important objective of the Labour New Zealand First ... More >>
Increased funding for veterans’ groups
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has announced that the Government has made a grant of $250,000 to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association, an increase of $75,000 on last year’s amount. More >>
High Commissioner to Nauru appointed
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs 7 December 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT High Commissioner to Nauru appointed More >>
Briefings to Incoming Ministers
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
7 December 2017 Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) are briefings received by incoming Ministers following the formation of a new Government. More >>
Investigation into potentially contaminated water
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for the Environment has announced that Government agencies are investigating potential water contamination around Ohakea and Woodbourne airbases. More >>
Over $2m to engage young kiwis in science
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today announced over $2 million of funding for 33 innovative science projects through the 2018 Unlocking Curious Minds contestable Fund. More >>
More Progress Coming for Women in the Public Sector
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Chris Hipkins and Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter have welcomed the State Services Commission’s 2017 Human Resource Capability (HRC) Survey published today. More >>
MPI Announces New Food Safety Guidance
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Ministry for Primary Industries today announced food safety guidance which will cover up to 16,000 food businesses across New Zealand. More >>
New Arrangement Simplifies Meat Exports to Egypt
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
A new arrangement signed recently will simplify New Zealand’s meat product exports to Egypt, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said today. More >>
BIMs to be made public today
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) are to be made public today in one block, in another sign of the Government’s commitment to be open and transparent, State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Government committed to major progress on child poverty
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 8:15 am | New Zealand Government
A small drop in the number of children in low income households is welcome but the Government is committed to making significant progress on lifting children out of poverty, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. More >>
Govt pushing for fair deal for consumers
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 8:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is acting on key consumer concerns, with Minister Megan Woods asking the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to further investigate fuel prices and Minister Faafoi moving to progress broad market studies powers for ... More >>
Tokelau to receive wharf and IT upgrades
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 6:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Tokelau to receive wharf and IT upgrades Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced major investments in Tokelau’s transport and internet infrastructure. “Tokelau is incredibly remote. It has no air services so is dependent on ships ... More >>
