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‘Living with Low Vision’ resource

Friday, 4 August 2017, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says a new resource is available to help people with low vision better manage everyday tasks. More >>

Young kiwis given volunteering opportunities

Friday, 4 August 2017, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government

An innovative scheme targeting our youngest New Zealanders will help secure the future of volunteering in New Zealand says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>

New funding will allow Polyfest to grow

Friday, 4 August 2017, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government

New funding will give Polyfest, the world’s largest Pacific festival, the chance to grow even further, Minister for Pacific Peoples Alfred Ngaro says. More >>

Construction milestones for two Hornby schools celebrated

Friday, 4 August 2017, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe has today welcomed the commencement of the $26 million redevelopment of Hornby High School and the completion of a $3.5 million project at Hornby Primary School. More >>

New $14.4m specialist mental health unit

Friday, 4 August 2017, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has today opened a new specialist mental health facility at the Mason Clinic in Auckland. More >>

Prisoners cooking up a storm for diners

Friday, 4 August 2017, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government

Prisoners taking part in this year’s Visa Wellington on a Plate are learning skills that will help them make positive changes in their lives, says Corrections Minister Louise Upston. More >>

$190k Youth Enterprise Opportunities for Young People fund

Friday, 4 August 2017, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government

Applications have opened for the first round of funding under the Youth Enterprise Opportunities for Young People fund, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>

New support line is getting Kiwis talking

Friday, 4 August 2017, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government

4 August 2017 New support line is getting Kiwis talking Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the free 24/7 four digit phone and text number 1737 is helping to get Kiwis talking. “Need to talk? 1737 is free to call or text from any landline or ... More >>

Sumner-Lyttelton corridor safety project complete

Friday, 4 August 2017, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government

The transfer of 17 properties from the Crown to Christchurch City Council marks the completion of a vital safety project along the Sumner-Lyttleton Corridor, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner says. More >>

Anti-money laundering laws pass unanimously

Thursday, 3 August 2017, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Parliament has unanimously passed reforms to strengthen the existing Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. “Money laundering and the financing of terrorism is a global issue with serious ... More >>

A modern Land Transport Act

Thursday, 3 August 2017, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government

More flexibility in small passenger services, mandatory alcohol interlock sentences, and tougher penalties for fleeing drivers will all become law following the passing of the Land Transport Amendment Bill today, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. ... More >>

Delivering social housing for a growing Hamilton

Thursday, 3 August 2017, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has built 82 new social houses in the last year as Hamilton grows – with another 71 on their way, Social Housing Minister and Housing New Zealand Minister Amy Adams has announced. “153 new social houses in two years means those ... More >>

Marsden Fund Investment Plan released

Thursday, 3 August 2017, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith says a new three year Investment Plan for the Marsden Fund, launched today by the Marsden Fund Council, will help guide the strategic direction of the fund and contribute to the National Statement of Science ... More >>

Waterview supporting our growing economy

Thursday, 3 August 2017, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government

A month after the Waterview Tunnel opened to traffic, road users are benefiting from quicker, more reliable travel times and traffic flows across both local roads and Auckland’s motorway system, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>

Family violence emergency housing for Waikato

Thursday, 3 August 2017, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Short-term housing will be provided to perpetrators of family violence in the Waikato to help ensure victims are kept safe and can stay in their own homes, says Justice and Social Housing Minister Amy Adams and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley. ... More >>

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