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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 >>
Fieldays an opportunity for careers advice
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 500 students will be offered advice on careers in the primary industries as they pass through the Careers and Education Hub at Fieldays this week. More >>
Crown Manager to support Kaipara District Council
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Local Government Jacqui Dean has announced the appointment of Peter Winder as Crown Manager to support the Kaipara District Council. More >>
McClay: Speech at PACER Plus signing ceremony
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Màlò e lelei, kia orana, tena kotu, tena kotu, tena kotu, katoa and kia ora. More >>
Government response to firearms select committee report
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Paula Bennett has today responded to the Law and Order Select Committee report on issues relating to the illegal possession of firearms. More >>
Three Kings housing development agreement welcomed
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
An agreement between appellant parties for a development of up to 1500 homes at Auckland’s Three Kings, proposed by owners Fletcher Residential, has been welcomed by Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith. More >>
NZ supports sustainable Cook Islands infrastructure
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has announced New Zealand support for a range of infrastructure projects that will benefit local communities and sustainably support increasing tourist numbers in the Cook Islands. More >>
McClay Signs PACER Plus Trade and Development Agreement
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay says a new era of closer economic relations with the Pacific has dawned following the signing of the PACER Plus trade and development agreement in Tonga today. More >>
Sustainable Farming Fund hits 1000th project
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 9:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries Hon Louise Upston Associate Minister for Primary Industries More >>
Primary Sector Science Roadmap launched
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith have tonight launched the Primary Sector Science Roadmap at the National Fieldays. More >>
New storage rules benefitting brewers
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Tim Macindoe has today seen first-hand the positive impact new offsite storage regulations are having on small to medium sized breweries. More >>
Appointment of Judge of the High Court
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington Queen’s Counsel Peter Churchman has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, AttorneyGeneral Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
$150,000 to move Raglan nearer to zero waste
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Government funding of $150,000 will allow the Waikato District Council to implement food waste collection, diversion and composting services in the Raglan community, Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced today. Waikato District Council ... More >>
Nelson Housing Accord extended
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith and Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese today signed a three-year extension to the Nelson Housing Accord to help grow the city’s housing supply. More >>
Alcohol and Drug Court pilot extended
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
The Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court pilot has been extended for a further three years, Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams announced today. The AODT Court pilot, which began in November 2012 in the Waitakere and Auckland District Courts, ... More >>
Marae working towards zero waste
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Scott Simpson Associate Minister for the Environment 13 June 2017 Media Statement Marae working towards zero waste More >>
Sichuan Airlines welcomed to New Zealand
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland is set to welcome Sichuan Airlines’ inaugural flight from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in southwest China later today, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
100-plus NZ films available on demand
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has congratulated the New Zealand Film Commission for its video-on-demand platform, NZ Film On Demand, which has just passed a milestone 100 titles. More >>
$20m for state integrated schools’ historical property costs
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Nikki Kaye today attended the Annual Conference of the Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools (APIS), where she signed a historical $20 million property funding agreement. More >>
New wellbeing strategy for international students
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
A new wellbeing strategy for international students will help to protect and enhance New Zealand’s reputation as a safe and welcoming study destination, says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
