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Agreements in principle signed

Friday, 18 August 2017, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government

The Crown has signed agreements in principle to settle the historical Treaty grievances of Whakatōhea and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>

Further $6 million investment in Bay of Plenty Schools

Friday, 18 August 2017, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Around $6 million will be invested to build more new classrooms in the Tauranga area, say Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe More >>

$35m for advanced genomics research

Friday, 18 August 2017, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government will invest up to $35 million over seven years in Genomics Aotearoa , a new collaborative science organisation supporting advancedgenomics research, Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith announced today. More >>

International Visitors Spend $10.3B in Year to June 2017

Friday, 18 August 2017, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government

Spending by international visitors in New Zealand was $10.3 billion for the year to June 2017, according to the latest International Visitor Survey released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). More >>

Kirkbride Trench officially open

Friday, 18 August 2017, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government

A new interchange and trench on State Highway 20A will make journeys between Auckland Airport and the city safer and more reliable, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>

Plan to raise achievement in maths and writing

Friday, 18 August 2017, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Nikki Kaye today released a plan to support schools and early learning providers to lift achievement in maths and writing. More >>

Twenty new housing areas for Nelson, Tasman

Friday, 18 August 2017, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government

Housing supply in the Nelson-Tasman region has received a major boost with the establishment of 20 new Special Housing Areas (SHAs) with capacity for 1700 homes, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>

Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund Applications Open

Friday, 18 August 2017, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government

Applications for funding for events in 2018 that commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi open on Monday 21 August. More >>

$4.25m for PM’s sport scholarships recipients

Friday, 18 August 2017, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government

Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has congratulated the recipients of this year’s Prime Minister’s Sport Scholarships. More >>

Speech: Goldsmith - Opening of Miramar Creative Centre

Thursday, 17 August 2017, 8:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Thank you Grant [Professor Grant Guilford, Vice Chancellor, Victoria University of Wellington]. This is a wonderful time for young New Zealanders to be preparing themselves for great careers. The economy is producing jobs at a rapid clip, and many industries ... More >>

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Hei

Thursday, 17 August 2017, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Government

The Crown has signed a deed of settlement with Ngāti Hei settling the iwi’s historical Treaty claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>

A busy and productive year in the House

Thursday, 17 August 2017, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Leader of the House 17 August 2017 Media Statement A busy and productive year in the House More >>

Social Workers Registration Legislation Bill

Thursday, 17 August 2017, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Workers Registration Legislation Bill passes first reading Mandatory registration for social workers is a step closer today with the Bill passing its first reading in Parliament, says Minister for Social Development and Minister for Children Anne ... More >>

Annual review of Regeneration Act tabled

Thursday, 17 August 2017, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government

An annual review confirms the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 is working appropriately and flexibly, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner says. More >>

Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council reappointments

Thursday, 17 August 2017, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government

ACC Minister Michael Woodhouse has today announced four reappointments to the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council. “The Council represents the motorcycling community and has a vital role to advise ACC on safety initiatives that will make motorcycling ... More >>