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Lower cost option for sending annual reports
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Listed companies and other financial markets businesses will now have alternative options for sending annual reports, saving them money and time, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean. More >>
GDP underlines importance of economic focus
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
GDP figures out this morning are a reminder of the importance of focusing on policies that create and sustain economic growth, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
OECD’s 2017 Economic Survey of NZ welcomed
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the OECD’s latest review of the New Zealand economy as outlined in a report released today. More >>
Global demand fuelling forestry export growth
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Strong demand from key markets is driving up export growth in forestry products, Associate Primary Industries Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Time to speak out about elder abuse
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Seniors Maggie Barry is calling for everyone to bring the issue of elder abuse and neglect out in to the open and speak out about it whenever possible. More >>
MINISTER’S FIREARMS INQUIRY ELECTION-YEAR BACK-PEDAL
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand First says firearms licence holders have the election to thank for the Police Minister rejecting most of the National-majority Select Committee’s recommendations on the Inquiry into Criminal Misuse of Firearms. More >>
Primary sector exports to reach record levels
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says the primary sector is forecast for a bumper year ahead after some challenging past seasons of wet conditions, earthquakes, cyclones, and volatile global commodity prices More >>
Appointment to Food Safety board
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Food Safety David Bennett has appointed Teresa Ciprian to the Food Safety Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) board. More >>
Sir Peter Snell to be Super Seniors Champions Patron
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Sporting legend, academic and life coach Sir Peter Snell is to become patron of New Zealand’s SuperSeniors Champions programme and help raise awareness of senior’s issues such as elder abuse and neglect. More >>
Budget 2017: $2.5 million investment in Waikato schools
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2017: $2.5 million investment in Waikato schools Around $2.5 million will be invested in Budget 2017 to expand the capacity of schools in the Waikato region, say Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe. ... More >>
Research grants focus on Maori & Pacific health
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman and Minister of Science and Innovation Paul Goldsmith have welcomed this year’s annual funding round of Health Research Council grants with a number focusing on Maori and Pacific health. More >>
New Ambassador to Germany announced
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced diplomat Rupert Holborow as New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Germany. More >>
New Ambassador to Mexico announced
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Gerry Brownlee has today named diplomat Mark Sinclair as New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Mexico. More >>
New Consul-General to Hong Kong announced
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced diplomat Carl Worker as New Zealand’s next Consul-General in Hong Kong, a role he has held previously. “New Zealand has a close relationship with Hong Kong with thriving trade, investment and finance links,” ... More >>
New Ambassador to China announced
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand's next ambassador to China will be Clare Fearnley, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. “New Zealand’s relationship with China is one of our most important. In its 45th year, it encompasses areas as diverse as economic, trade, ... More >>
Latest major projects interim report released
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Latest major projects interim report released The Government has released the Major Projects Performance Report for the period November 2016 to March 2017, covering 55 complex major projects across government with a whole of life cost of $38.5 billion. ... More >>
Over 1000 new transitional housing places
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister for Social Housing Hon Alfred Ngaro Associate Minister for Social Housing 13 June 2017 Media Statement More >>
New National Environmental Standard for marine aquaculture
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for the Environment 14 June 2017 Media Statement New National Environmental Standard for marine aquaculture proposed A proposed National Environmental Standard for Marine ... More >>
McClay to Washington for high-level trade talks
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay will make New Zealand’s first official ministerial visit to Washington under the Trump administration this week and says he will be pressing to advance our trade relationship. More >>
Popular tourist routes focus of road safety improvements
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Work is now underway on dozens of individual road safety projects that aim to make busy South Island tourist routes safer for visiting drivers, Associate Transport Minister Tim Macindoe says. More >>
