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Bennett to Fiji for climate talks ahead of Bonn

Monday, 16 October 2017, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett will travel to Nadi today to join leaders and ministers at ministerial talks ahead of the 23rd Conference of the Parties – COP23 – in Bonn, Germany in November. More >>

Predator Free starts in your own backyard

Saturday, 14 October 2017, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Maggie Barry Minister of Conservation 14 October 2017 Media Statement Embargoed until 0600 14 October Predator Free starts in your own backyard this Conservation Week More >>

Tragedy for family and Defence Force

Friday, 13 October 2017, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Mark Mitchell has extended his deepest condolences to the family of the Special Operations Force soldier who died during a maritime counter-terrorism training exercise off the Coromandel Peninsula this morning. More >>

Smith pays tribute to Passchendaele soldiers

Friday, 13 October 2017, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government

Government Minister Dr Nick Smith has paid tribute to the New Zealand servicemen who fought in the Battle of Passchendaele a century ago at commemorations today in Belgium. More >>

MPI Finds No Food Safety Risks With Food Packaging Materials

Thursday, 12 October 2017, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government

New data from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) shows there are no food safety risks with the use of everyday food packaging materials such as plastic and paper. More >>

Minister of Defence’s industry awards announced

Thursday, 12 October 2017, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government

The annual Minister of Defence Industry Awards of Excellence were presented at the Defence, Industry, National Security Forum in Wellington last night by Defence Minister Mark Mitchell. More >>

NZ provides additional support for Vanuatu

Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced a further $700,000 of support to Vanuatu for communities impacted by the evacuation from Ambae. More >>

Government congratulates industry for action on plastic bags

Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson has congratulated Countdown and New World supermarkets for taking an industry-led response to combat the usage of single-use plastic bags. More >>

Land use ideas for River Corridor welcomed

Friday, 6 October 2017, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Land use ideas for River Corridor welcomed Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel are welcoming the release of possible land uses for the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration ... More >>

Further NZDF Flight to Vanuatu

Friday, 6 October 2017, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced a further New Zealand Defence Force C-130 flight to Vanuatu to deliver relief supplies for communities evacuated from Ambae. More >>

Honouring a distinguished servant of the people

Friday, 6 October 2017, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Māori Development Te Ururoa Flavell says Aotearoa has lost a tohunga and dedicated servant of the people with the passing of kaumātua Lewis Moeau, QSO. More >>

Strong economy delivers $4.1 billion surplus

Thursday, 5 October 2017, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Government has achieved its third fiscal surplus in a row with the Crown accounts for the year ended 30 June 2017 showing an OBEGAL surplus of $4.1 billion, $2.2 billion stronger than last year, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>

Passchendaele Remembered Here & Overseas

Tuesday, 3 October 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Passchendaele remembered here and overseas Commemorations to mark one of New Zealand’s darkest days will be held in New Zealand and Belgium this month to remember the Battle of Passchendaele. Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says the commemorative ... More >>

Prime Minister offers condolences to U.S

Tuesday, 3 October 2017, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Bill English has offered his condolences to the people of the United States in the wake of the mass shooting which took place in Las Vegas overnight. More >>

Prince William to attend NZ commemorations

Tuesday, 3 October 2017, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Bill English has welcomed the announcement that His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge will attend the New Zealand Battle of Passchendaele commemorations in Belgium this month. More >>

NZ providing additional support to Vanuatu

Monday, 2 October 2017, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Government

NZ providing additional support to Vanuatu New Zealand will provide further assistance to Vanuatu following the precautionary evacuation of Ambae due to volcanic activity, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced. “A New Zealand Defence Force Hercules ... More >>