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Taranaki hapū & marae sustainable stewardship supported
Saturday, 15 July 2017, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Taranaki-based Te Whenua Tōmuri Trust Board has been granted over $130,000 from the Community Environment Fund towards its ‘Maru Wai Matara – Kaitiaki Taiao’ project, Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced today. “The Trust ... More >>
Food waste minimisation programme supported in Waikato
Friday, 14 July 2017, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund has awarded $150,000 to the Waikato Environment Centre to help expand its Kaivolution programme, Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced today. More >>
High Court Judge appointed
Friday, 14 July 2017, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington public servant and barrister and solicitor Gerardus van Bohemen has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, AttorneyGeneral Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Waikoropupū Springs tribunal appointed
Friday, 14 July 2017, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The special tribunal to consider the Waikoropupū Springs application for a Water Conservation Order (WCO) has been announced today by Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith. “The Waikoropupū Springs are the largest freshwater springs in New Zealand ... More >>
New Research Institute for the Bay of Plenty
Friday, 14 July 2017, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced a new Regional Research Institute based in Tauranga that will leverage the Bay of Plenty’s strengths in horticulture to accelerate and commercialise research and innovation for the benefit ... More >>
Funding to look at opportunities through water use
Friday, 14 July 2017, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Primary Industries 14 July 2017 Funding to look at opportunities through water use in the Bay of Plenty More >>
Bay of Plenty’s economic development action plan refreshed
Friday, 14 July 2017, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have welcomed a refresh of the Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Action Plan which was launched at the Bay of Connections forum in Rotorua today. More >>
NZ Welcomes Visit from UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson
Friday, 14 July 2017, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has confirmed that United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will visit New Zealand from 23-25 July. More >>
New General Manager for South Island Alliance
Friday, 14 July 2017, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has welcomed the appointment of Mark Leggett as the new General Manager of the South Island Alliance. “Mark Leggett brings significant clinical and executive management expertise to the role,” says Dr Coleman. “He ... More >>
Lottery Grants Board 2017/18 grants announced
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand Communities are set to get a boost in funding to help provide a range of services and conserve some of our most precious taonga thanks to the Lottery Grants Board. More >>
Envirocon product stewardship scheme makes concrete progress
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson has visited Interbloc NZ and Envirocon to see first-hand how their cutting-edge facility turns leftover concrete into a primary resource. More >>
Tai Poutini Māori Tourism plan gets funding boost
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell has announced a $70,000 investment in Tai Poutini Māori Tourism. More >>
Monitoring to revolutionise fisheries management
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
New regulations gazetted today will help revolutionise the way New Zealand’s commercial fisheries are managed and monitored, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
West Coast tackles economic growth with new $36.8m plan
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has joined the West Coast region to launch the Tai Poutini West Coast Economic Development Action Plan in Hokitika today. More >>
West Coast to diversify its visitor experience
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is contributing up to $3.2 million to help grow the West Coast visitor economy, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett, Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry announced today. More >>
$18.5 million for West Coast transport projects
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced an $18.5 million package of transport projects for the West Coast to help improve the region’s transport network. More >>
New West Coast Research Institute announced
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced a new Regional Research Institute based in Greymouth that will use innovative research and manufacturing techniques to unlock the potential of New Zealand’s minerals resources. More >>
More funding to help equip Māori youth
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says more young Māori will get help to obtain essential documents to help set them up for their futures after an additional $8 million was allocated in Budget 2017 for Passport to Life. More >>
Queenstown housing targets increased
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for Building and Construction 12 July 2017 Media Statement Queenstown housing targets increased A renewed Housing Accord between the Queenstown Lakes District Council and the Government was signed today to ensure the momentum ... More >>
Using data to get the best for premature babies
Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Bringing together data from across government, a study looking into the lives of premature babies will help front-line doctors and parents make better informed choices about the care of their children, Statistics Minister Scott Simpson says. More >>
