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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 >>
Construction peak to be higher, last for longer
Sunday, 6 August 2017, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for Building and Construction 6 August 2017 Media Statement Construction peak to be higher, last for longer Residential, commercial and infrastructure building activity is forecast to continue to boom for the next three years to a record ... More >>
$1.78m for new youth development partnerships
Sunday, 6 August 2017, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that in 2017/18, the Government will invest a total of $1.78 million into the Partnership Fund that supports youth development opportunities created in collaboration with business, philanthropic, iwi and other ... More >>
Action plan to fight antimicrobial resistance
Sunday, 6 August 2017, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman and Food Safety Minister David Bennett today launched the finalised New Zealand action plan to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). More >>
Quakes change the face of Christchurch
Sunday, 6 August 2017, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Quakes change the face of Christchurch The Christchurch earthquakes have had a significant impact on the make-up and distribution of people in Canterbury, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner says. The latest Greater Christchurch ... More >>
Minister attending regional security meetings
Saturday, 5 August 2017, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee will today arrive in Manila to meet with his Asia-Pacific counterparts. More >>
Minister welcomes pest control ruling
Friday, 4 August 2017, 6:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister welcomes pest control ruling A decision by the High Court today confirming the legality of national pest control regulations is a significant win for the survival of New Zealand’s native birds, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. “The ... More >>
Pacific provider steps up to take on housing
Friday, 4 August 2017, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Having a Pacific organisation providing housing will make a huge difference to families in need says Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister for Social Housing Alfred Ngaro. Penina Health Trust is the first Pacific Community and Transitional ... More >>
Vesting agreement signed for Māori Arts and Craft Institute
Friday, 4 August 2017, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell along with the Whakarewarewa Joint Trust have signed a vesting agreement that will ultimately transfer ownership of the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute from the Crown, to Iwi. More >>
Relocation and rebuild of two Christchurch schools
Friday, 4 August 2017, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe has today celebrated the first sod being turned for the relocation and rebuild of Avonside Girls’ and Shirley Boys’ High Schools at their new co-located site at QEII park in Christchurch. More >>
New irrigation funding welcomed
Friday, 4 August 2017, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed new grant funding of over $1.1 million for two irrigation projects in South Canterbury and Central Otago. More >>
‘Living with Low Vision’ resource
Friday, 4 August 2017, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says a new resource is available to help people with low vision better manage everyday tasks. More >>
Young kiwis given volunteering opportunities
Friday, 4 August 2017, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
An innovative scheme targeting our youngest New Zealanders will help secure the future of volunteering in New Zealand says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>
New funding will allow Polyfest to grow
Friday, 4 August 2017, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
New funding will give Polyfest, the world’s largest Pacific festival, the chance to grow even further, Minister for Pacific Peoples Alfred Ngaro says. More >>
Construction milestones for two Hornby schools celebrated
Friday, 4 August 2017, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe has today welcomed the commencement of the $26 million redevelopment of Hornby High School and the completion of a $3.5 million project at Hornby Primary School. More >>
New $14.4m specialist mental health unit
Friday, 4 August 2017, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has today opened a new specialist mental health facility at the Mason Clinic in Auckland. More >>
Prisoners cooking up a storm for diners
Friday, 4 August 2017, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
Prisoners taking part in this year’s Visa Wellington on a Plate are learning skills that will help them make positive changes in their lives, says Corrections Minister Louise Upston. More >>
$190k Youth Enterprise Opportunities for Young People fund
Friday, 4 August 2017, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Applications have opened for the first round of funding under the Youth Enterprise Opportunities for Young People fund, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
New support line is getting Kiwis talking
Friday, 4 August 2017, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
4 August 2017 New support line is getting Kiwis talking Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the free 24/7 four digit phone and text number 1737 is helping to get Kiwis talking. “Need to talk? 1737 is free to call or text from any landline or ... More >>
Sumner-Lyttelton corridor safety project complete
Friday, 4 August 2017, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
The transfer of 17 properties from the Crown to Christchurch City Council marks the completion of a vital safety project along the Sumner-Lyttleton Corridor, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner says. More >>
