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Quake report key planning tool
Sunday, 30 July 2017, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Quake report key planning tool A new report on the Government’s response to the Canterbury earthquakes will become a key emergency management planning tool, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner says. The Whole of Government ... More >>
Second forum to focus on ‘regeneration ecosystem’
Sunday, 30 July 2017, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Second forum to focus on ‘regeneration ecosystem’ The second City Leaders’ Forum will be held tomorrow, providing another opportunity to discuss aspects of Christchurch’s regeneration. Hosted by Minister supporting Greater Christchurch ... More >>
Involving youth in civil defence and emergency preparedness
Sunday, 30 July 2017, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Minister for Youth 30 July 2017 Involving youth in civil defence and emergency preparedness More >>
Predator-free momentum grows in Porirua
Saturday, 29 July 2017, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has congratulated the sixth Porirua suburb to join the predator free movement, boosting the number of city residents actively trapping rats to more than 500. “Today Titahi Bay joins the fold and adds its efforts to ... More >>
North Korea missile test unacceptable
Saturday, 29 July 2017, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
North Korea missile test unacceptable Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has denounced the further testing of a ballistic missile by North Korea. More >>
Minister welcomes frigate home to Devonport
Friday, 28 July 2017, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Mark Mitchell was on hand to welcome the Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha back to the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland today, after nearly six months deployed to Australia and Asia. More >>
Cook Islands language in the spotlight
Friday, 28 July 2017, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
One of New Zealand’s favourite holiday destinations is in the spotlight with Cook Islands Language week celebrations kicking off this Saturday says Minister for Pacific Peoples, Alfred Ngaro. More >>
Racing Safety Development Fund open
Friday, 28 July 2017, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Race courses can harness safety with the $1 million Racing Safety Development Fund, the Minister for Racing David Bennett has announced. More >>
First Stage of Waterview Shared Path Opens
Friday, 28 July 2017, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The first stage of the $25 million Waterview Shared Path is now open, opening another key link in Auckland’s growing walking and cycling network, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
Marking World Hepatitis Day
Friday, 28 July 2017, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says World Hepatitis Day is an opportunity to focus on what more can be done to diagnose and treat hepatitis B and C. More >>
Nearly 200 transitional housing places up and running
Friday, 28 July 2017, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Up to 800 Christchurch families and households a year are set to benefit from the Government’s new approach to transitional housing, Social Housing Minister Amy Adams today announced. More >>
308 new social houses for Christchurch
Friday, 28 July 2017, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
More social housing is on its way across Greater Christchurch as the Government invests more for those in need, Social Housing and Housing New Zealand Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>
Counter-terrorism talks come at important time
Friday, 28 July 2017, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee will today arrive in Indonesia to attend a meeting on foreign terrorist fighters and cross-border terrorism. More >>
New Zealand’s ICT sector stronger than ever
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges says the 2017 ICT Sector report demonstrates the strength of New Zealand’s technology sector. More >>
Pacific teams join Te Papa innovation hub
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific teams join Te Papa innovation hub Three Pacific entrepreneurial teams started a four-month residency at Te Papa’s Mahuki innovation accelerator today. The three teams were selected after taking part in a successful Pacific Innovation Workshop ... More >>
Opening Agcarm conference Speech
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning Thank you Mark, for your introduction and thank you Agcarm, for the invitation to join the 70th Annual Conference. It is a pleasure to be here. More >>
Inquiry commences into State sector productivity
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s issues paper for its new inquiry into measuring and improving the productivity and efficiency of core public services in the State sector. More >>
Blessing marks start of Justice move to Precinct
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Cantabrians will soon have access to some of the most modern and efficient justice and emergency services in the country with Christchurch’s Justice and Emergency Services Precinct nearing completion. Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams today ... More >>
Changes to temporary work visas confirmed
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today confirmed changes to temporary work visa conditions following an extensive consultation process. More >>
New initiatives bring iwi and Ministry together
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Children Anne Tolley says the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki is working with iwi to strengthen whānau connections and improve children and whānau participation in decision-making. More >>
