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Progress on feedback & complaints systems
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Children Anne Tolley says the Government is funding two new feedback and complaints systems within the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki. More >>
Funding to look at geothermal opportunities
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $150,000 in stimulating demand for geothermal heat resources in the Bay of Plenty region, Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges announced today. More >>
Government delivers on trade access promise
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay has launched a new online portal and non-tariff barrier (NTB) clearing house to improve Kiwi access to international markets. More >>
World’s rarest wading bird released in Mackenzie Basin
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
51 black stilt, the world’s rarest wading bird, are being released at Mount Gerald station in the Mackenzie basin today. More >>
It’s not too late to get immunised against flu
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says it’s not too late to be protected against influenza, with influenza vaccine now free for eligible people until the end of the year. More >>
Targeted approach to health saving lives
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says that nationwide health targets have had a significant impact on ensuring better, faster and more convenient healthcare for New Zealanders. More >>
New departmental regulatory strategies released
Monday, 21 August 2017, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The release of new Regulatory Stewardship Strategies by the Ministry for the Environment, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and Inland Revenue have been welcomed today by Regulatory Reform Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Growing number of Communities of Learning
Monday, 21 August 2017, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Nikki Kaye says two thirds of children and young people are benefiting from their schools and early childhood education providers working together as Communities of Learning. More >>
Got a Trade? Got it Made!
Monday, 21 August 2017, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Got a Trade? Got it Made! Trades training and apprenticeships are in the spotlight this week as Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Louise Upston launches Got a Trade? Got it Made! Week in Wellington today. Got a Trade? ... More >>
Further funding to increase teacher numbers
Monday, 21 August 2017, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced a $3 million package to help increase teacher numbers, with a focus on Auckland. More >>
Encouraging new teachers in South Auckland
Monday, 21 August 2017, 8:25 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has been granted exemption from the Initial Teacher Education moratorium that’s currently in place, so it can offer teacher training in South Auckland from the start of 2018, Education Minister Nikki Kaye ... More >>
PM saddened at passing of Sir Colin Meads
Sunday, 20 August 2017, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has acknowledged the passing of All Black great Sir Colin Meads. “This is a sad day for New Zealand rugby and for New Zealand,” Mr English says. “I have had the privilege of getting to know Sir Colin. He was not only a ... More >>
Partnerships to deliver 620 youth development opportunities
Sunday, 20 August 2017, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Minister for Youth 20 August 2017 Media Statement New partnerships to deliver 620 new youth development opportunities More >>
Applications to open for youth digital scholarships
Sunday, 20 August 2017, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Minister for Youth 20 August 2017 Media Statement Applications to open for youth digital scholarships More >>
Heart of Christchurch humming
Sunday, 20 August 2017, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Heart of Christchurch humming Christchurch’s Retail Precinct continues to grow and attract more people to the central city, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner. The Greater Christchurch Dashboard — Retail Precinct ... More >>
Govt rejects claims Pay Equity Bill will make things harder
Saturday, 19 August 2017, 8:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse has today rejected claims that the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill currently before Parliament will make it harder to settle pay equity claims. More >>
Dunedin - largest new hospital build in NZ history
Saturday, 19 August 2017, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 19 August 2017 Media Statement Dunedin - largest new hospital build in NZ history Dunedin will get a new $1 billion plus hospital, in what will be the largest build of its type in New Zealand’s history, ... More >>
Kokako birdsong rings out in Kauri Coast forests
Saturday, 19 August 2017, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says there’s been a more than thousand percent increase in the number of kokako in Kauri Coast forests since 1990 due to the continued use of 1080 and trapping. More >>
Safety improvements added to Waikato state highway
Friday, 18 August 2017, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Safety improvements added to Waikato state highway Work gets underway next month on safety improvements on a stretch of State Highway 1B between Taupiri and Hamilton, Associate Minister of Transport Tim Macindoe has announced. Mr Macindoe visited the ... More >>
Govt freeing up land in Queenstown
Friday, 18 August 2017, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is extending the successful Crown Land Programme to Queenstown, Social Housing Minister Amy Adams announced today. More >>
