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Government announces BEPS decisions
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue Minister Judith Collins have today announced the Government’s final decisions on proposals to address base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). More >>
Low Interest & Interest Free Loans Save New Zealanders $500k
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the Community Finance Initiative is helping low income Kiwis to improve their financial capability and independence while saving thousands in interest. More >>
New Zealand Welcomes First Micro-Credentials
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's first micro-credential - a self-driving car engineering programme delivered online by Udacity, is now available, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>
New Chairs Appointed to Canterbury & South Canterbury DHBs
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Chairs appointed to Canterbury and South Canterbury DHB Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today appointed Chairs to the boards of Canterbury and South Canterbury DHB. More >>
Biosecurity heroes recognised at Parliament
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity heroes recognised at Parliament Biosecurity heroes from across the country were recognised in Wellington tonight with the announcement of the 2017 New Zealand Biosecurity Award recipients. Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says the ... More >>
Speech: Dunne - Forest and Rural Fire Association NZ AGM
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 6:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning, Kia ora tatou everyone. Thank you for the opportunity to speak at your conference again. Firstly, I want to acknowledge a few people here with us today: · Dr Nicki Crauford, Deputy Chair, Fire and Emergency NZ Board · Kevin Ihaka, Chair ... More >>
Volunteer sector supported by record investment
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Alfred Ngaro Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector 2 August 2017 Media Statement Volunteer sector supported by record investment Record funding to the voluntary sector is supporting it to make an even bigger difference says Community and Voluntary ... More >>
Singapore fighter jets to train in New Zealand
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
A Republic of Singapore Air Force flying training exercise hosted by the Royal New Zealand Air Force will take place at the Ohakea Air Force base from 30 August to 25 September, says Defence Minister Mark Mitchell. More >>
Singapore fighter jets to train in New Zealand
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Singapore fighter jets to train in New Zealand A Republic of Singapore Air Force flying training exercise hosted by the Royal New Zealand Air Force will take place at the Ohakea Air Force base from 30 August to 25 September, says Defence Minister ... More >>
Online visa applications pass 250,000 mark
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Online visa applications pass 250,000 mark Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says more than 250,000 visa applications have been made online since the service became available in August 2014. “Immigration ONLINE is helping to transform the ... More >>
Defence Ministers hold annual meeting
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Mark Mitchell will travel to Sydney tomorrow to meet Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne for the annual Australia New Zealand Defence Ministers’ Meeting. More >>
Strengthening young people’s voice in our education system
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A Ministerial youth advisory group will be set up to enable young people to have their say and have more influence on the education system and issues that affect them, Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Home Safety Service helps over 2200 people
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 2200 people affected by family violence have been able to stay safe in their homes thanks to the success of the National Home Safety Service launched two years ago, Justice Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
1,200 Kiwis supported off benefits & into work
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says strong uptake of the $3K to Work grant has seen over 1,200 New Zealander’s move off benefits and into stable employment. More >>
Unemployment at lowest rate since GFC
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS) shows the unemployment rate is now at the lowest level since the start of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Corrections rehab programmes changing lives
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
A continued focus on the rehabilitation and reintegration needs of prisoners is the best way to turn the tide on the growing prison population, Corrections Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
More details on Cathedral offer
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner is today releasing further details on the Government offer to support the reinstatement of ChristChurch Cathedral. More >>
Appointments to National Pacific Radio Trust
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister, Maggie Barry and Pacific Peoples Minister Alfred Ngaro have today announced several appointments to the Board of the National Pacific Radio Trust. More >>
Turning plastic waste into reusable packaging
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
A plastics processing facility in Lower Hutt now has the capacity to turn over 200 million plastic drink bottles a year into high grade food-safe packaging, thanks to a $4 million Government grant. More >>
Turning plastic waste into reusable packaging
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
A plastics processing facility in Lower Hutt now has the capacity to turn over 200 million plastic drink bottles a year into high grade food-safe packaging, thanks to a $4 million Government grant. More >>
