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Two new Partnership Schools to open
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Under-Secretary to the Minister of Education David Seymour today announced the Government has signed contracts to open two new Partnership Schools in 2018. More >>
Appointment of Judge of the High Court
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington barrister and solicitor Pheroze Jagose has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, AttorneyGeneral Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Changes to kiwifruit regulations
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
New changes to update kiwifruit regulations and help future-proof the industry will come into force on 1 August 2017, Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>
More than 1.2m influenza vaccines distributed
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says 1.2 million New Zealanders have been immunised with the seasonal influenza vaccine this year. More >>
Five Councils to receive funding through HIF
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Five of New Zealand’s fastest growing Councils will have infrastructure projects funded through the Government’s $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund, Finance Minister Steven Joyce and Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith say. More >>
10,700 more houses in the Waikato
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
The Housing Infrastructure Fund will provide 10,700 more houses across two major new subdivisions in the Waikato, Finance Minister Steven Joyce and Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith say. More >>
$1b infrastructure fund accelerates housing supply
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
The allocation of the $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund today is another milestone in the Government’s plan to increase housing supply for a growing New Zealand, Prime Minister Bill English says. More >>
New section of Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway opens
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has officially opened a new section of the Omokoroa to Tauranga City cycleway that will link this growing area. More >>
Funding for Foxton’s new multi-purpose community facility
Monday, 10 July 2017, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government
A new multi-purpose community facility in Foxton will receive more than a million dollars in government funding from the Regional Culture and Heritage Fund (RCHF). More >>
Board appointments to NZQA
Monday, 10 July 2017, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education Nikki Kaye, today announced two appointments to the Board of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. More >>
Fund opens for NZ Wars commemorations
Monday, 10 July 2017, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Applications are now being accepted to a fund set up to support commemoration events for Ngā Rā Maumahara – New Zealand Wars, says Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell. More >>
Benefactor to build and gift $50 million children’s hospital
Monday, 10 July 2017, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has welcomed the generosity of Wellington benefactor Mark Dunajtschik, who will build and gift a new $50 million children’s hospital for the region. More >>
New stabilisation funding as Mosul is retaken
Monday, 10 July 2017, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has congratulated the Iraqi government on the successful liberation of Mosul from ISIS after a long and hard-fought campaign. More >>
First additional recruits start Police College
Monday, 10 July 2017, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Paula Bennett has today welcomed the first of the 880 additional frontline officers to Police College. More >>
Lives saved by 111 caller location technology
Sunday, 9 July 2017, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister of Police Hon Simon Bridges Minister for Communications Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Internal Affairs 9 July 2017 Media Statement Lives saved by 111 caller location technology More >>
Ministers applaud successful Lions Series
Sunday, 9 July 2017, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges, Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry have applauded the successful DHL New Zealand Lions Series after the final test last night at Eden Park. “Last ... More >>
7000 new youth development opportunities created
Sunday, 9 July 2017, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Over 7000 new leadership, mentoring and volunteering opportunities for young people have been created as a result of investment decisions made by the Ministry of Youth Development’s Partnership Fund Board, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. ... More >>
Campaign highlights heart attack symptoms
Sunday, 9 July 2017, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Campaign highlights heart attack symptoms Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is welcoming the return of a campaign which tells people how to identity the signs of a possible heart attack. The Heart Foundation campaign includes an award-winning TV commercial ... More >>
Minister welcomes regeneration report
Sunday, 9 July 2017, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Minister welcomes regeneration report Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner is welcoming the release of a report summarising regeneration progress. The Monitoring Greater Christchurch Regeneration June 2017 report collates and analyses ... More >>
Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Saturday, 8 July 2017, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed a Deed of Settlement with Ngāti Tūwharetoa at Waitetoko Marae, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. “Past actions and omissions by the Crown debilitated the social, economic and cultural ... More >>
