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Court of Appeal rules in Sanctuary’s favour
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
It is time the Brook Valley Community Group accepted the multiple court rulings in favour of the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and stopped its disruption to this critical Nelson environment project following today’s Court of Appeal decision, Environment ... More >>
Mount Messenger Bypass option selected
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today announced the selected option for the Mount Messenger Bypass in Taranaki following a decision by the NZ Transport Agency Board last Friday. More >>
NZ to invest in new Synchrotron capabilities
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will invest AU$15.1 million in a programme to construct several new beamlines at the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne and secure long-term access for Kiwi scientists, Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith announced today. ... More >>
Govt, Council sign Rotorua Housing Accord
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith and Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick have today signed a Housing Accord aimed at substantially boosting Rotorua’s housing supply over the next four years. More >>
Govt co-launches Taranaki economic strategy
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges has joined Taranaki councils and the business community to launch an economic development strategy for the region. More >>
Government to Support Auckland City Mission’s Social Housing
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide $27 million to help Auckland City Mission build a new 80-unit complex in the heart of Auckland to house some of the city’s most vulnerable people, Social Housing Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>
Helping More Rough Sleepers into Homes
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
The successful Housing First programme is being expanded into more regions across New Zealand to help end chronic homelessness, Social Housing Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>
Updated Pacific disability plan welcomed
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner is welcoming the updated Faiva Ora — National Pasifika Disability Plan. More >>
New IPCA chairperson appointed
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
District Court Judge Colin Doherty has been appointed chairperson of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), Associate Justice Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. More >>
Improving court process for victims of sexual violence
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
New training and education programmes for prosecutors, court staff and the judiciary to better understand the impacts of sexual violence on victims will help improve victims’ experiences of the court process, says Justice and Courts Minister Amy ... More >>
New data to guide student choices published
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
New data that shows the employment status and earnings of graduates from tertiary institutions will provide students with a valuable tool when making important decisions about their study options, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul ... More >>
$800,000 for 3-D mapping of Northland
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Bridges Minister for Economic Development Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 30 August 2017 $800,000 for 3-D mapping of Northland More >>
QE11 Trust members reappointed
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry today announced the re-appointment of two members of the Queen Elizabeth ll National Trust. More >>
New scholarship to support greenhouse gas research
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A new $400,000 scholarship programme to build global expertise on climate change, agriculture and food security will boost New Zealand’s contribution to agricultural greenhouse gas research say Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett and Primary Industries ... More >>
Details of new refugee category announced
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced details of a new Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorshipcategory to complement the annual refugee quota. More >>
NZ denounces North Korean missile launch
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has denounced in the strongest terms today’s missile launch by North Korea. More >>
$3m for new classrooms at Te Kura Kaupapa o Ngā Uri a Māui
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Around $3 million will be invested to build six new classrooms at Te Kura Kaupapa o Ngā Uri a Māui in Gisborne, Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe announced today. More >>
New strategy for managing women offenders
Monday, 28 August 2017, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Louise Upston has today launched a new approach to managing women offenders which aims to successfully support them towards a crime-free life. More >>
New pilot to support disengaged young people
Monday, 28 August 2017, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Louise Upston has announced a new pilot for supporting disengaged young people which will help them to stay in education longer and achieve better outcomes in life. More >>
Rototuna Senior High School officially opened
Monday, 28 August 2017, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Nikki Kaye says a ceremony today has marked the official opening of Rototuna Senior High School in Hamilton. More >>
