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New Zealand to join Marrakesh Treaty
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will join an international treaty to improve access to written materials for blind and visually impaired New Zealanders, Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean say. More >>
Suicide prevention videos encourage rangatahi to kōrero
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
A series of suicide prevention videos aimed at rangatahi are helping to shine a light on the issue and encourage young people to open up about their feelings, Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says. More >>
Waste tyres to be used in cement manufacture
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Millions of waste tyres each year are to be used to manufacture cement as part of a wider Government plan to address the environmental problems of end of life tyres, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced at the Golden Bay Cement works in Whangarei ... More >>
Better protection for creditors from tax debtors
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Creditors are poised to receive greater protection from businesses owing debts of more than $150,000 as the Government has now set a threshold for reportable tax debt, Revenue Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
$258,000 for Whangarei Falls project
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
A Northland Regional Council project to improve water quality at Otuihau/Whangarei Falls has received a $258,000 Community Environment Fund grant, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
More funding to support rural mental wellness [14.6.17]
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have committed another joint funding boost to rural mental health. More >>
Top honours for Passchendaele competition tied
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Two students have tied for first place in the Passchendaele multi-media competition, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs David Bennett announced. Wellington’s Neakiry Kivi and Tauranga’s Amanda Yang were the two year 13 students to jointly take out ... More >>
Contempt of court report welcomed
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams has today tabled the Law Commission’s report on proposals to modernise New Zealand’s contempt of court laws. More >>
NZ to help Pacific combat money laundering
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced a significant boost to support Pacific island countries comply with international anti-money laundering standards. More >>
Online job ads continue growing strongly
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith says the latest Jobs Online report shows strong growth in online job advertisements at 11.8 per cent in the year to May 2017. More >>
Group appointed to develop new code of conduct for finances
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Nine people have been appointed to a working group to develop the new code of conduct for financial advice, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean announced today. More >>
William Wallace Awards nominations open
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Children Anne Tolley says nominations are open for the 2017 William Wallace Awards which recognises outstanding achievements by young people in care. More >>
Settlement of Kaikōura claims progressing well
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Gerry Brownlee says settlement offers for the majority of claims from the Kaikōura earthquake are on track to be made by the end of the year. More >>
Funding approved for Auckland’s Lincoln Road improvements
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges is welcoming the approval of $46.4 million in advanced funding by the NZ Transport Agency to Auckland Transport for the construction of the Lincoln Road Corridor Improvements Project. More >>
Speech: Peter Dunne - Achievements in digital transformation
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 9:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peter Dunne Minister of Internal Affairs 20 June 2017 Speech Milestones and Achievements in digital transformation: GCIO Stakeholder event Parliament Buildings Kia ora and good evening everyone. Welcome to all of you to celebrate the achievement ... More >>
$6m for more youth enterprise initiatives
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 9:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye tonight announced details of the $6 million investment over four years under Budget 2017 to fund more youth enterprise initiatives. Ms Kaye made the announcement at Victoria University’s Rutherford Building in Wellington, ... More >>
Scholarships for aspiring Pacific health professionals
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nicky Wagner Associate Minister of Health 20 June 2017 Media Statement Scholarships for aspiring Pacific health professionals Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner is congratulating 25 tertiary students awarded Pacific Health Scholarships during ... More >>
Legislation Bill introduced
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to improve public access to the law has been introduced to Parliament, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. “This Government is committed to producing an accessible, clear and up-to-date statute book,” Mr Finlayson said. “The Legislation ... More >>
Shortlist announced for Christchurch social housing transfer
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Three Community Housing Providers have been given the opportunity to present formal proposals to take over up to 2500 Housing New Zealand properties and tenancies in Christchurch, the Government announced today. More >>
Minister celebrates World Refugee Day
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
World Refugee Day is an opportunity to celebrate the strength, courage and tenacity of refugees around the world and acknowledge the contribution they make here in New Zealand, says Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
