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New Ambassador to Iran
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s new Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran is Hamish MacMaster, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
Agreement in Principle signed with Maniapoto
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Agreement in Principle signed with Maniapoto The Crown has signed an agreement in principle with Maniapoto to settle its historical Treaty claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Teacher resources bring primary industries in the classrooms
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
A new set of online resources will provide teachers with the information they need to help their students learn about New Zealand’s animal welfare, biosecurity and food systems, says Associate Minister for Primary Industries Louise Upston. More >>
High Ratings for New Zealand as a Travel Destination
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
International visitors rate New Zealand very highly as a destination, with 96 per cent saying their trip met or exceeded expectations, according to a new report released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). More >>
Defaulting student loan borrowers stump up $5m
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Defaulting student loan borrowers in Australia have stumped up nearly $5 million in payments, thanks to new information received from tax authorities across the Tasman, Revenue Minister Judith Collins and Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister ... More >>
Grad vets encouraged to apply for funding
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Primary Industries Louise Upston is encouraging graduate vets working in rural areas to apply for funding through the Vet Bonding Scheme. More >>
Auckland to host APEC 2021 Leaders’ Week
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will host APEC in 2021, with Leaders’ Week to be held in Auckland from November 8 to 14, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Reinstatement SH1 north of Kaikoura milestone
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
A major slip clearance milestone has been achieved with work crews now able to access the entire coastal corridor north of Kaikoura for the first time since the November 2016 earthquake, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award winner announced
Monday, 14 August 2017, 9:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Maggie Barry has announced David Elliot’s book ‘Snark’ as this year’s winner of the New Zealand Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award. More >>
Employability skills take centre-stage in Māori youth video
Monday, 14 August 2017, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Louise Upston Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment 14 August 2017 Media Statement Employability skills take centre-stage in Māori youth video series The Māia video series released today brings the employability skills ... More >>
Govt housing support more comprehensive than ever
Monday, 14 August 2017, 8:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing warm and safe housing for those New Zealanders who need a helping hand, says Social Housing Minister Amy Adams. “We’re committed to helping vulnerable New Zealanders who need help with housing. That's why we spend over $6 ... More >>
$100m social investment mental health package
Monday, 14 August 2017, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister Responsible for Social Investment Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 14 August 2017 Media Statement $100m social investment mental health package More >>
Budget 2017: Extra classroom capacity for Invercargill
Monday, 14 August 2017, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Donovan Primary in Invercargill will receive funding to build two new classrooms as part of a second tranche of roll growth funding, Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe has announced. More >>
Rule Redesign to Make It Easier for Businesses
Monday, 14 August 2017, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
A project which redesigns and streamlines food safety requirements under the Animal Products Act 1999 is underway, Minister for Food Safety David Bennett says. More >>
Continued Support for North Canterbury
Monday, 14 August 2017, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nicky Wagner Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Stuart Smith MP for Kaikoura 14 August 2017 Continued Support for North Canterbury More >>
15 EV Projects Receive Funding And Next Funding Round Opens
Monday, 14 August 2017, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins today announced funding for 15 projects to increase charging facilities for electric vehicles and switch more trucks, buses and vans to electric power. More >>
Keep a level head around rail corridors
Monday, 14 August 2017, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Rail Safety Week begins today, and Associate Transport Minister Tim Macindoe is encouraging everyone to stay alert around railway tracks and trains. More >>
Flexibility and location key to convention centre success
Sunday, 13 August 2017, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Flexibility and location key to convention centre success The flexibility and location of the new Christchurch Convention Centre will be the key to its success, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner says. The Greater Christchurch ... More >>
North Head/Maungauika to be predator free
Saturday, 12 August 2017, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says Maungauika/North Head on Auckland’s North Shore Devonport Peninsula is to become predator free, a first step towards a predator free Auckland. Making the announcement today at the historic DOC managed reserve, ... More >>
Huge opportunities for NZ Defence industry
Friday, 11 August 2017, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Huge opportunities for NZ Defence industry The Government’s planned investment in Defence over the next 15 years represents a huge opportunity for New Zealand companies, says Defence Minister Mark Mitchell. Mr Mitchell told Defence industry representatives ... More >>
