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NZ support for Solomon Islands youth
Friday, 30 June 2017, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett and Foreign Affairs Minister Gerry Brownlee have announced that New Zealand will contribute up to $6 million to redevelop Honiara’s Multi-Purpose Hall and sports facility. More >>
Pay rise for 55,000 care & support workers
Friday, 30 June 2017, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a pay rise is on the way for 55,000 of the health sector’s lowest paid workers. More >>
NZ continues to support demining in Colombia
Friday, 30 June 2017, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is committed to helping Colombia achieve its target of being landmine free by 2021, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Rangers Park homes to become social and affordable housing
Friday, 30 June 2017, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Forty temporary accommodation homes at Rangers Park village will become social and affordable homes to help Christchurch residents in need of housing, Housing New Zealand Minister Amy Adams and Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith announced ... More >>
NZ and Solomon Islands sign post RAMSI police arrangement
Friday, 30 June 2017, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Paula Bennett has announced that New Zealand Police will continue to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force once the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) concludes tomorrow. “RAMSI has done a remarkable job ... More >>
Joint report compares European & NZ qualifications framework
Friday, 30 June 2017, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
A new report comparing the qualifications frameworks, levels, and quality assurance arrangements will help support more transparent and consistent recognition of qualifications between European Union Member States and New Zealand. More >>
Innovation and investment drives food industry growth
Friday, 30 June 2017, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have today launched the latest investor guides to New Zealand’s Food and Beverage Industry, showing a strong and diversified sector. More >>
Budget 2017: $49m investment in Family Start
Friday, 30 June 2017, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Children Anne Tolley says a total of $49 million is being invested in Budget 2017 to boost Family Start, an intensive home visiting programme. More >>
Major Christchurch rebuild milestone achieved
Friday, 30 June 2017, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
The completion of construction for the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) programme is a major rebuild milestone, the Government and Christchurch City Council say. More >>
Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Board appointments
Friday, 30 June 2017, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Steven Joyce today announced that Lindsay Wright and Philippa (Pip) Dunphy have been reappointed to the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Board. More >>
Current state of New Zealand’s transport system revealed
Friday, 30 June 2017, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Tim Macindoe has launched the first product of the Transport Outlook project, the Transport Outlook: Current State report. The Transport Outlook project aims to provide information, data, and analysis on New Zealand’s current ... More >>
Landmark pay equity deal among July 1 changes
Friday, 30 June 2017, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
A landmark pay equity deal is just one of a number of government policy changes coming into effect tomorrow that deliver for New Zealanders, Prime Minister Bill English says. More >>
PM welcomes opening of Australian pathway to citizenship
Friday, 30 June 2017, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English is welcoming the launch of a new pathway for New Zealanders to gain citizenship in Australia, which starts tomorrow. More >>
New elder abuse intervention services
Friday, 30 June 2017, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Seniors, Maggie Barry, says a new elder abuse intervention service which starts tomorrow will help keep older New Zealanders safe. More >>
Second care reform Bill passes second reading
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Second care reform Bill passes second reading The second stage of major reform to New Zealand’s care and protection system took a step forward in Parliament today, says Minister for Children Anne Tolley. “This Bill is the second significant step ... More >>
Internet of Things research highlights economic benefits
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Simon Bridges has today welcomed the release of research which suggests over $2 billion of potential economic benefits from the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) across key sectors of the New Zealand economy. IoT ... More >>
Strategy to lift deceased organ donation rates
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Strategy to lift deceased organ donation rates Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman has launched a national strategy which aims to lift the rate of deceased organ donations and therefore increase the number of people who can receive a transplant. “Organ ... More >>
Single phone number to access support services
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says from today a new free 24/7 four digit phone and text number will make it easier for people to connect with mental health and addictions professionals. “It’s important that we talk about our mental health ... More >>
$21m for more new classrooms in Auckland
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Around $21 million will be invested for more new classrooms in Auckland as part of Budget 2017, say Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe. More >>
Changing lives: Our social investment approach
Thursday, 29 June 2017, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
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