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Families to benefit under social housing plans

Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government

Over 190 local Palmerston North families will be helped into a warm, dry place to stay through the Government’s social housing plans for the city. More >>

New Consul-General to the French Pacific

Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the appointment of career diplomat Bruce Shepherd as Consul-General to New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna. More >>

2017 International Leadership Award recipients

Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government

Four recipients of the 2017 Minister for Youth’s International Leadership Award were announced today by Youth Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>

Eco-sanctuary to be created on Farewell Spit

Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry today announced an eco-sanctuary will be created on Farewell Spit in a partnership between DOC and natural health and wellness retailer HealthPost. More >>

New consenting regime to speed up UFB access

Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government

A new regime that makes it quicker and easier for people living down shared driveways or in apartment complexes to connect to Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) has begun, Communications Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>

Christchurch Multi-Use Arena study released

Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government

Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner has today released the pre-feasibility report for a Multi-Use Arena in Christchurch. More >>

Refresh for Crown-Council cost share

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government

A proposed refresh of elements of the Cost Sharing Agreement (CSA) between the Crown and Christchurch City Council is another positive step toward increased local ownership and leadership, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner ... More >>

Gate to Plate builds on success of another sell-out event

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Rimutaka Prison’s Gate to Plate event has been a tremendous success with more than 240 people visiting the prison for dinner, says Corrections Minister Louise Upston. More >>

Law changed to support grocery stores

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Changes in the law made to enable grocery stores to continue holding liquor licences to sell alcohol despite increases in tobacco taxes will take effect on 15 September 2017. More >>

Health targets improve outcomes in the West Coast

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show that West Coast DHB is making good progress. More >>

Health targets improve outcomes in the Wairarapa

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest health target results show that Wairarapa DHB is making good progress. More >>

Farmers’ river pledge welcomed

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government

A new pledge by farming leaders to improve the swimmability of New Zealand’s rivers has been welcomed by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith. More >>

Christchurch ICT Graduate School opens

Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government

The third of the Government’s three ICT Graduate Schools, formally launched at an event in Christchurch today, will develop the ICT skills of current industry professionals, teachers, and new students, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment ... More >>

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