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Reducing sudden infant death by 86% in 8 yrs
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government is taking steps to dramatically reduce Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). More >>
UFB phase one 75 per cent complete
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
More than three-quarters of the build for phase one of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme is complete, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges. More >>
Appointment to ACC Board
Monday, 12 June 2017, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced a new appointment to the ACC Board. Leona Murphy joins the board from today for a three year term. “Ms Murphy will bring valuable skills to the ACC board, she has a strong background in large scale ... More >>
Lay members of the High Court appointed
Monday, 12 June 2017, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Attorney-General 12 June 2017 Media Statement Lay members of the High Court appointed More >>
More public open days at Waterview
Monday, 12 June 2017, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced three extra public open days will be held to give more people an opportunity to see Auckland’s Waterview Tunnel before it opens to traffic. “There has been strong interest from members of the public ... More >>
Professor to oversee review of Act
Monday, 12 June 2017, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Professor Ron Paterson has been appointed to lead an independent review of the operation of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014, Minister of Veterans’ Affairs David Bennett announced today. “This review will ensure an external and impartial perspective ... More >>
Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia announced
Monday, 12 June 2017, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced the recipients of the latest Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) funding round. 202 New Zealand students from universities and institutes of technology have ... More >>
Budget 2017: $5.5 million investment in Canterbury schools
Monday, 12 June 2017, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Around $5.5 million will be invested under Budget 2017 to expand the capacity of schools in the Canterbury region, say Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe. More >>
Investing in Māori science and innovation
Monday, 12 June 2017, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith and Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell today announced $3.9 million for 32 projects from the 2017 Te Pūnaha Hihiko - Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund. More >>
Hunter Downs Water Ltd given requiring authority status
Monday, 12 June 2017, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for the Environment Dr Nick Smith has granted Hunter Downs Water Limited requiring authority status to develop and operate the Hunter Downs Irrigation Scheme in South Canterbury. More >>
PACER Plus – a new era for Pacific economic relations
Monday, 12 June 2017, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay says the signing ceremony in Tonga tomorrow of the landmark PACER Plus trade and development agreement will usher in a new era for closer economic relations in the Pacific. More >>
Productive discussions with OzKiwi lobby group
Monday, 12 June 2017, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee says he’s had productive discussions with lobby group OzKiwi today about the concerns some New Zealanders living in Australia have. More >>
New 12-classroom building at Rangiora Borough School
Monday, 12 June 2017, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education 12 June 2017 Media Statement Opening of new 12-classroom building at Rangiora Borough School More >>
PM congratulates Theresa May
Sunday, 11 June 2017, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English today congratulated Theresa May on her re-election as British Prime Minister. More >>
Waterview Tunnel set to open early July
Sunday, 11 June 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Bridges Minister of Transport 11 June 2017 Media Statement Waterview Tunnel set to open early July More >>
Roaming Kiwis urged to travel safe
Sunday, 11 June 2017, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister of Foreign Affairs 11 June 2017 Media Statement Roaming Kiwis urged to travel safe Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee is encouraging all New Zealanders heading overseas to register with SafeTravel. SafeTravel was launched ... More >>
FTA scoping paper demonstrates ambition on trade
Sunday, 11 June 2017, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Early release of FTA scoping paper demonstrates ambition on trade Trade Minister Todd McClay has released an information paper on the scope of the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the European Union (EU) as the Government ... More >>
Tourism on the up in Christchurch
Sunday, 11 June 2017, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism on the up in Christchurch Tourism data shows greater Christchurch is back on the itinerary for many international visitors but Christchurch still has some work to do replenishing its accommodation stocks, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch ... More >>
New Zealand’s Ocean conference commitments
Saturday, 10 June 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says New Zealand has made clear our long-term commitment to protecting, conserving and sustainably using oceans and marine resources at the United Nations Ocean Conference in New York this week. More >>
New building delivers on Defence plan for future
Friday, 9 June 2017, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
A new building to house the Aviation Medicine Unit at RNZAF Base Auckland was opened by Defence Minister Mark Mitchell this afternoon. More >>
