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Being online as a girl – new report
Friday, 1 December 2017, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Julie Anne Genter Minister for Women 1 December 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT Being online as a girl – new report “This new report shows how girls experience online harm differently than boys, and tailored prevention approaches are needed,” Minister ... More >>
Campaign aims to reduce harm and death on our roads
Friday, 1 December 2017, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Campaign aims to reduce harm and death on our roads Minister of Police Stuart Nash and Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter have stepped up to support Police and the NZ Transport Agency launch their pre-Christmas safety campaign, in ... More >>
Phil Twyford – speech on Future of Housing in New Zealand
Friday, 1 December 2017, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Phil Twyford – speech on Future of Housing in New Zealand Kia ora tatou. Good morning. Thank you to the Salvation Army for giving me the opportunity to be with you here today. I want to acknowledge the housing NGOs, the activists, campaigners ... More >>
Myrtle Rust Found in Wellington Region
Friday, 1 December 2017, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
The fungal plant disease myrtle rust has been found in Lower Hutt north of Wellington. More >>
Robertson – ANZ Business Breakfast Speech
Friday, 1 December 2017, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Embargoed until 8:00am 1 December 2017 Check against delivery Grant Robertson – ANZ Business Breakfast Speech – 1 st December 2017 More >>
Robertson: Achieving shared prosperity
Friday, 1 December 2017, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Achieving shared prosperity Finance Minister Grant Robertson has laid out the new Government’s economic strategy in a major speech in Auckland today. “This Government will be an active partner in the economy. We have already begun to lay down the foundations ... More >>
Healthy Homes a milestone for New Zealand
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Healthy Homes a milestone for New Zealand Every New Zealander deserves a warm, healthy home to live in, and the Health Homes Guarantee Act will help ensure that, said Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford. “The passing of the Healthy Homes ... More >>
Bill to extend Paid Parental Leave to 26 weeks passes
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Bill extending paid parental leave to 26 weeks by 2020 has passed its third reading today, fulfilling a Government commitment to giving our children the very best start in life, says Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
Pike River Recovery Agency advice released
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little has released advice on the establishment of the Pike River Recovery Agency, Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua Tekau mā Iwa. More >>
Partnerships Scheme funds innovative tech
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today announced the successful recipients of the 2017 Partnerships Scheme Investment Round. More >>
District Court appointment welcomed
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General David Parker has today welcomed the appointment of Deidre Orchard to the District Court in Whangarei. More >>
New Zealand denounces North Korea missile test
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has denounced North Korea’s latest ballistic missile test. The test, which took place this morning, is North Korea’s third test flight of an inter-continental ballistic missile. More >>
High-quality forestry investment welcomed
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says overseas investment in forestry that brings genuine benefits to New Zealand’s economy and its environment will be welcomed by the Government. More >>
New directive for the Overseas Investment Office announced
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Minister David Parker and Minister for Land Information Eugenie Sage, have announced today the strengthening of New Zealand’s overseas investment regime, by issuing a new Directive Letter to the Overseas Investment Office. More >>
Reports show benefits of cycling and shared mobility
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
A new report launched today by the Associate Minister for Transport Julie Anne Genter shows that supporting more people to walk and cycle for transport could have significant public health benefits. More >>
Waikato DHB chair resigns
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr David Clark has accepted Waikato District Health Board chair Bob Simcock’s resignation this afternoon. More >>
PM To Meet Families Over Erebus National Memorial
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to the victims of the Erebus tragedy on the 38thanniversary of the disaster and says she will meet with families to progress a long overdue national memorial. More >>
Earthquake advocacy service saved
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Residential Advisory Service, which provides help for earthquake claimants to navigate insurance issues, has been saved and will have its funding extended until July 2018, the new Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Megan Woods, has ... More >>
Minister welcomes commitment to strengthen bilateral trade
Monday, 27 November 2017, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker welcomed United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox today in Wellington. More >>
Full steam ahead on 100 Day Plan
Monday, 27 November 2017, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon Prime Minister MP for Mt Albert 27 November 2017 MEDIA STATEMENT Full steam ahead on 100 Day Plan The next four weeks will mark further significant progress for the Labour-led Government on our 100 Day Plan, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. ... More >>
