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New Corrections mental health initiatives begin
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
As part of a $14 million initiative to help offenders and their families cope with mental health challenges, four new services are now being piloted by Corrections, says Corrections Minister Louise Upston. More >>
Edgecumbe recovery progressing well
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Edgecumbe recovery progressing well Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Civil Defence Minister Nathan Guy today visited Edgecumbe to see how the recovery is progressing. “The Government is committed to ensuring the Edgecumbe community ... More >>
Kaikoura’s Coastguard ramp re-opens
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Kaikoura’s Coastguard ramp re-opens Civil Defence Minister Nathan Guy has officially re-opened the Coastguard ramp at Kaikoura harbour today, eight months after it was badly damaged in the November 2016 earthquake. “It’s great for the local community ... More >>
New quake support for Kaikoura paua fishers
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
New quake support for Kaikoura paua fishers Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has announced a new $520,000 fund to help the Kaikoura paua fishing community as the latest primary sector support following November’s earthquakes. This new ... More >>
Wilding conifer work plan announced
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries Hon Maggie Barry Minister of Conservation 18 July 2017 Media Statement Wilding conifer work plan announced Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry have announced the Government ... More >>
New Christchurch primary school to open in 2019
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New Christchurch primary school to open in 2019 Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the formal establishment of the new $11 million primary school for Halswell in Christchurch, which will now open in 2019. “The Halswell area is experiencing ... More >>
New app to measure success of wildings control
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Mark Mitchell Minister for Land Information 18 July 2017 Media Statement New app to measure success of wildings control For the first time, authorities fighting the spread of wilding conifers will have a complete picture of infestations throughout ... More >>
Government Loves Kaipara waste minimisation
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Love Kaipara has been awarded nearly $135,000 from the Waste Minimisation Fund to support moving Kaipara communities towards zero waste, Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced. More >>
Corrections and Horticulture NZ to build on relationship
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Louise Upston says an initiative between Corrections and Horticulture New Zealand is proving beneficial to the department’s goal of turning offenders’ lives around. More >>
Applications open for Māori Innovation Fund scheme
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell has today announced the opening of applications for the third round of the Commercial Advisors Scheme under the Te Pūnaha Hiringa: Māori Innovation Fund. More >>
$300,000 to help preserve native bush and fauna
Monday, 17 July 2017, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
17 July 2017 Media Statement $300,000 to help preserve native bush and fauna The Forest Bridge Trust has been awarded $300,000 from the Community Environment Fund, Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced today. “The vision of The ... More >>
Major overhaul for IRD social policy payments
Monday, 17 July 2017, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is planning major changes to how IRD pays social support so that people can know better what their entitlements are and be sure of receiving the right amount, Finance Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue Minister Judith Collins say. More >>
Minister pays tribute to Cliff Whiting
Monday, 17 July 2017, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has paid tribute to the legacy of master carver Cliff Whiting, who has passed away at the age of 81. More >>
MSD & The Warehouse expand youth initiative
Monday, 17 July 2017, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
MSD & The Warehouse expand youth initiative Social Development Minister Anne Tolley welcomes today’s expansion of the Red Shirts in Community programme where around 1,000 young jobseekers will gain work experience and earn NCEA credits. “It’s ... More >>
Roll-out of national bowel screening begins
Monday, 17 July 2017, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the start of the bowel screening programme is a major milestone for the New Zealand health system, and will ultimately save lives. More >>
Marae housing helps Edgecumbe whānau affected by floods
Monday, 17 July 2017, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
A new papakāinga housing development will be used to help house whānau who lost their homes in the Edgecumbe floods in April, says Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell and Building and Construction Minister Nick Smith. More >>
New Pacific rugby partnership kicks off
Sunday, 16 July 2017, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New Pacific rugby partnership kicks off A new sporting partnership will promote healthy lifestyles and encourage teenagers in the Pacific to take part in sport, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee says. The Pacific Sporting Partnership – Sports for Health ... More >>
Praise for SCIRT but city work goes on
Sunday, 16 July 2017, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The work of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) to repair Christchurch’s earthquake-damaged infrastructure is the focus of the latest dashboard released by Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner. The ... More >>
Speech: Dunne - NZ Licensing Trust
Saturday, 15 July 2017, 8:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Keynote Address: NZ Licensing Trust Association Conference Copthorne Hotel, Masterton Good evening. I am delighted to have this opportunity to catch up with you and what is happening in the world of licensing trusts. I am also looking forward to sharing ... More >>
“Know your business”, Dunne tells deerstalkers
Saturday, 15 July 2017, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
“Know your business”, Dunne tells deerstalkers Associate Conservation Minister Hon Peter Dunne has opened the 2017 New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Conference in Christchurch. This year’s Conference theme is “Growing the Business”, with ... More >>
