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Government releases review of waste disposal levy
Monday, 3 July 2017, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
The review makes three specific recommendations to support targeted investment in areas that will return the greatest waste minimisation outcomes: More >>
Grant to find solution to hazardous treated timber waste
Sunday, 2 July 2017, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Grant to investigate solution to hazardous treated timber waste Scion is to investigate the feasibility of remediating treated timber with government funding of $163,000, Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced today. Chromated copper arsenate ... More >>
Climate Change Minister to Fiji
Sunday, 2 July 2017, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister to Fiji Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett will travel to Suva today to join Pacific Leaders and Ministers at a Climate Action Pacific Partnership (CAPP) event. More >>
Minister and Mayor consider symposium options
Sunday, 2 July 2017, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Minister and Mayor consider symposium options Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel say lessons from the Canterbury earthquakes will play a vital role in future emergency management ... More >>
Waterview Tunnel now open to traffic
Sunday, 2 July 2017, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Waterview Tunnel now open to traffic Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the opening of Auckland’s Waterview Tunnel to traffic is the most significant change in Auckland’s transport system since the opening of the Auckland Harbour Bridge in 1959. The first ... More >>
Entitlements for veterans and families increase
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon David Bennett Minister of Veterans’ Affairs 1 July 2017 Entitlements for veterans and families increase More >>
McClay announces FTA negotiations with Pacific Alliance
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
McClay announces FTA negotiations with Pacific Alliance Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru and says better market access and lower tariffs will be ... More >>
Kiwis invited to design badge for new Navy ship
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
1 July 2017 Kiwis invited to design badge for new Navy ship New Zealanders are being invited to submit a badge design for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s newest and largest-ever ship, HMNZS Aotearoa. “This is a unique opportunity for all New Zealanders to play ... More >>
NZ marks Hong Kong 20th anniversary
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ marks Hong Kong 20th anniversary Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has today marked the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. “The story of Hong Kong’s economic success under the ‘one country, ... More >>
Speech: Dunne - Fire and Emergency New Zealand Launch
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Launch A&P Showgrounds, Ashburton Good morning, Kia ora tatou everyone. Thank you for the opportunity to be here, on this momentous day in New Zealand’s firefighting history, to mark the establishment of Fire and ... More >>
Fire and Emergency New Zealand launched
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Fire and Emergency New Zealand launched The launch of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) today marks a major and historic step on the path to a truly world class emergency response service for New Zealand says Internal Affairs Minister Hon Peter Dunne, ... More >>
Teachers’ prof development to transfer to Education Council
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Minister of Education cid:image001.jpg@01D0476E.7ACAF380 1 July 2017 Media Statement Teachers’ professional development to transfer to Education Council More >>
Establishment of City Rail Link Limited
Friday, 30 June 2017, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Steven Joyce and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have today signed the agreements with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff that establish City Rail Link Limited to assume responsibility from tomorrow for delivering Auckland’s City Rail Link, ... More >>
Changes recognise tobacco tax increases
Friday, 30 June 2017, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is taking steps to ensure that small grocery businesses can continue to hold liquor licences, Associate Justice Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. More >>
First shipments of chilled meat to China underway
Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
First shipments of chilled meat to China underway The first export consignments of chilled meat have left New Zealand shores bound for China as part of a six month trial, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. “The air-freighted ... More >>
Film Commission appointments announced
Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced two new appointments to the New Zealand Film Commission Board. More >>
Home construction boom continues
Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The number and value of homes being constructed across New Zealand is continuing to grow and reach new highs, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith said today in response to the May statistics on building consents. More >>
Education strategy released for consultation
Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has today released the draft New Zealand International Education Strategy for consultation. More >>
NZ support for agriculture innovation
Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ support for agriculture innovation Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced an $11 million boost to global agricultural research. “New Zealand is a world leader in international agriculture research and we want to help meet global food needs ... More >>
Chief Victims Advisor appointment extended
Friday, 30 June 2017, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Chief Victims Advisor appointment extended Chief Victims Advisor to Government Dr Kim McGregor, QSO, will have her role extended until November 2018, Justice Minister Amy Adams announced today. “During her tenure, Dr McGregor has provided important ... More >>
