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Transformational Waterview Tunnel to open
Sunday, 18 June 2017, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Transformational Waterview Tunnel to open Prime Minister Bill English and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have cut the ribbon to mark the completion of the $1.4 billion Waterview Tunnel. Mr Bridges says the Waterview Tunnel completion celebration today ... More >>
Volunteers thanked for conservation work
Sunday, 18 June 2017, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has thanked the thousands of volunteers who’re part of the Predator Free 2050 movement and help DOC protect our threatened species. More >>
McClay says United States open to FTA
Sunday, 18 June 2017, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Trade cid:image001.jpg@01D2E81E.8D747C10 18 June 2017 Media Statement McClay says United States open to FTA Trade Minister Todd McClay says his visit to Washington for high-level trade talks with the Trump Administration ... More >>
Quakes change education landscape
Sunday, 18 June 2017, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Quakes change education landscape Education data highlights the changing landscape of greater Christchurch following the earthquakes, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner says. The Greater Christchurch Dashboard — Education ... More >>
McClay congratulates Crawford Falconer
Saturday, 17 June 2017, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Government
17 June 2017 Media Statement McClay congratulates Crawford Falconer Trade Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the appointment of respected trade policy expert Crawford Falconer as the U.K.'s Chief Trade Advisor. "I congratulate Crawford and wish ... More >>
Kiwis encouraged to live, laugh, share and volunteer
Saturday, 17 June 2017, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Kiwis encouraged to live, laugh, share and volunteer Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Alfred Ngaro says National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to mark the contribution of volunteers across the country and to get involved. National Volunteer ... More >>
Sport and rec volunteers answer the call
Saturday, 17 June 2017, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and rec volunteers answer the call Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman says our nation’s sporting volunteers are stepping up to the plate and it is important to recognise their efforts during National Volunteer Week, which ... More >>
Defence Minister in talks with top NATO officer
Friday, 16 June 2017, 5:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister in talks with top NATO officer Defence Minister Mark Mitchell has held discussions today with General Petr Pavel, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, who is currently visiting New Zealand. More >>
Corrections seeks jobs for offenders
Friday, 16 June 2017, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections seeks jobs for offenders Businesses from around the lower North Island will be urged to consider offenders as employees at a breakfast function hosted by Corrections Minister Louise Upston and the Corrections Department next week. The ... More >>
Eleven tertiary institution appointments made
Friday, 16 June 2017, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has today announced 11 appointments to the governing councils of eight tertiary education institutions (TEIs), including two leadership positions. More >>
Takeovers Panel reappointment
Friday, 16 June 2017, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Takeovers Panel reappointment Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean has announced the reappointment of Roger Wallis to the Takeovers Panel for a twelve month term. “I am pleased Mr Wallis will continue to share his expertise for another ... More >>
Key appointments for Predator Free 2050
Friday, 16 June 2017, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Key appointments for Predator Free 2050 Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed two crucial appointments on the road to Predator Free 2050 and the implementation of the New Zealand Threatened Species Strategy. “Experienced entrepreneur Ed Chignell ... More >>
NZ support for energy upgrade in Tonga
Friday, 16 June 2017, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has announced funding to kickstart a major upgrade of the electricity network in the Tongan capital. More >>
Government supports Z Energy recycling
Friday, 16 June 2017, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Z Energy are installing new forecourt recycling facilities at 117 of their retail sites with a grant of $218,000 from the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund. More >>
New guide to investing with Māori launched
Friday, 16 June 2017, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges has today launched a new guide for potential investors highlighting opportunities in the Māori economy. More >>
Hundertwasser Arts Centre set to go ahead
Friday, 16 June 2017, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry say the Whangarei Art Museum Trust will receive up to $3 million towards its bespoke project to build a Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei. More >>
New report highlights importance of how we eat
Friday, 16 June 2017, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister and Sport & Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has welcomed the release of ‘How We Eat’, a report that assesses evidence on eating behaviours and their influence on diet and body size. More >>
Cladding rule changes make NZ high-rises safer
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is less exposed to the risks of fire as a result of combustible claddings on high-rise buildings due to these products being restricted earlier this year, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
PM opens facilities, announces support for Niue
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has today opened new facilities and announced a range of initiatives to support tourism and improve services for local households in Niue. More >>
Three new NZ-Aus research collaborations
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is committing $4.46 million for three new New Zealand-Australia research projects that will support high-quality research in areas delivering wide-ranging benefits to New Zealand, Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “New ... More >>
