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McClay to register ‘Queensland First’ concerns in Canberra
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Government
McClay to register ‘Queensland First’ concerns in Canberra Trade Minister Todd McClay will meet with his Australian counterpart Steven Ciobo tomorrow in Canberra to register New Zealand’s concerns about a state procurement proposal which favours ... More >>
Employment Court Judge appointed
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington barrister and solicitor Joanna Holden has been appointed an Employment Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Ms Holden is currently team manager of a public law team at the Crown Law Office and works in ... More >>
BEPS measure takes another step forward
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Judith Collins welcomed the tabling in Parliament today of the OECD-led multilateral instrument. More >>
100-plus rivers and lakes to be improved
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
100-plus rivers and lakes to be improved Freshwater improvement projects covering over 100 rivers and lakes across New Zealand are to receive grants of $44 million from the Government, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced today. “The Government ... More >>
New national standard for plantation forestry
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
A new nationwide set of environmental rules for managing New Zealand’s 1.7 million hectares of plantation forestry will better protect the environment and deliver significant savings in compliance costs, Minister for the Environment Dr Nick Smith and Associate ... More >>
World Masters Games brings in $63 million
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcome new data that shows that the World Masters Games was a major success. More >>
Survey shows Kiwis better prepared for disasters
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders have never been better prepared for disasters according to the latest annual disaster preparedness survey, but it’s important to stay prepared. More >>
Final link welded in Main North Line rebuild
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
KiwiRail has linked up the track between Picton and Christchurch for the first time since November’s Kaikoura earthquake devastated the line, Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced today. More >>
Anniversary marked with ASEAN@50 fellowships
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has today marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by announcing the ASEAN@50 Fellowship Programme. More >>
NZ to strengthen tax agreements with India, San Marino
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Two Orders in Council signed this week will help strengthen New Zealand’s tax agreements with India, and with San Marino, to prevent tax evasion, says Revenue Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Christchurch Schools Rebuild programme continues
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Tim Macindoe today turned the first sod to mark the beginning of construction projects at both Wigram Primary and Addington Schools, as part of the Christchurch Schools Rebuild programme. More >>
Wharenui School continues to reap benefits of investment
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Wharenui School continues to reap the benefits of government investment in school property Associate Minister of Education Tim Macindoe today visited Wharenui School to celebrate the completion of their $2 million redevelopment and to announce that ... More >>
Bill to modernise Telco Act to be introduced
Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Simon Bridges will introduce a Bill to Parliament today that brings New Zealand’s telecommunications regulatory framework into the 21st century. More >>
Changes to regulations will improve access to cannabidiol
Monday, 7 August 2017, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to regulations will improve access to cannabidiol (CBD) products Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has today welcomed the removal of a range of controls on cannabidiol (CBD), calling the changes an important step in New Zealand’s continued ... More >>
More new forests funded through grant scheme
Monday, 7 August 2017, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
A total of 5183ha of new forest will be planted by 101 applicants who have received support through the 2017 Afforestation Grant Scheme funding round, Associate Minister for Primary Industries Louise Upston says. More >>
Applications open for Great Rides funding
Monday, 7 August 2017, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
Applications are open for round seven of the Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund, Associate Tourism Minister Nicky Wagner announced today. More >>
$6.5m to support Cambodian horticulture
Monday, 7 August 2017, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is providing $6.5 million over five years to help Cambodia develop a more sustainable horticulture industry, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
Grant to strengthen iconic Lambretta’s Café
Monday, 7 August 2017, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
A $94,700 Government grant from the Earthquake Upgrade Incentive Programme, Heritage EQUIP, will strengthen the historic building which is home to Nelson’s iconic Lambretta’s Café, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith and Arts, Culture and Heritage ... More >>
NZ welcomes stronger sanctions on North Korea
Sunday, 6 August 2017, 7:36 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ welcomes stronger sanctions on North Korea Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has today welcomed a United Nations Security Council Resolution strengthening sanctions on North Korea. Resolution 2371 was passed unanimously following North Korea’s ... More >>
Construction growth creating job opportunities
Sunday, 6 August 2017, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has today released the Future Demand for Construction Workers Report 2017, the updated forecast of New Zealand’s need for workers in building and construction through to 2022. “Demand ... More >>
