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NZ marks Hong Kong 20th anniversary

Saturday, 1 July 2017, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government

NZ marks Hong Kong 20th anniversary Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has today marked the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. “The story of Hong Kong’s economic success under the ‘one country, ... More >>

Speech: Dunne - Fire and Emergency New Zealand Launch

Saturday, 1 July 2017, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Launch A&P Showgrounds, Ashburton Good morning, Kia ora tatou everyone. Thank you for the opportunity to be here, on this momentous day in New Zealand’s firefighting history, to mark the establishment of Fire and ... More >>

Fire and Emergency New Zealand launched

Saturday, 1 July 2017, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Fire and Emergency New Zealand launched The launch of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) today marks a major and historic step on the path to a truly world class emergency response service for New Zealand says Internal Affairs Minister Hon Peter Dunne, ... More >>

Teachers’ prof development to transfer to Education Council

Saturday, 1 July 2017, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Nikki Kaye Minister of Education cid:image001.jpg@01D0476E.7ACAF380 1 July 2017 Media Statement Teachers’ professional development to transfer to Education Council More >>

Establishment of City Rail Link Limited

Friday, 30 June 2017, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Steven Joyce and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have today signed the agreements with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff that establish City Rail Link Limited to assume responsibility from tomorrow for delivering Auckland’s City Rail Link, ... More >>

Changes recognise tobacco tax increases

Friday, 30 June 2017, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is taking steps to ensure that small grocery businesses can continue to hold liquor licences, Associate Justice Minister Mark Mitchell announced today. More >>

First shipments of chilled meat to China underway

Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government

First shipments of chilled meat to China underway The first export consignments of chilled meat have left New Zealand shores bound for China as part of a six month trial, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. “The air-freighted ... More >>

Film Commission appointments announced

Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced two new appointments to the New Zealand Film Commission Board. More >>

Home construction boom continues

Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

The number and value of homes being constructed across New Zealand is continuing to grow and reach new highs, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith said today in response to the May statistics on building consents. More >>

Education strategy released for consultation

Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has today released the draft New Zealand International Education Strategy for consultation. More >>

NZ support for agriculture innovation

Friday, 30 June 2017, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

NZ support for agriculture innovation Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced an $11 million boost to global agricultural research. “New Zealand is a world leader in international agriculture research and we want to help meet global food needs ... More >>

Chief Victims Advisor appointment extended

Friday, 30 June 2017, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Chief Victims Advisor appointment extended Chief Victims Advisor to Government Dr Kim McGregor, QSO, will have her role extended until November 2018, Justice Minister Amy Adams announced today. “During her tenure, Dr McGregor has provided important ... More >>

NZ support for Solomon Islands youth

Friday, 30 June 2017, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett and Foreign Affairs Minister Gerry Brownlee have announced that New Zealand will contribute up to $6 million to redevelop Honiara’s Multi-Purpose Hall and sports facility. More >>

Pay rise for 55,000 care & support workers

Friday, 30 June 2017, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a pay rise is on the way for 55,000 of the health sector’s lowest paid workers. More >>

NZ continues to support demining in Colombia

Friday, 30 June 2017, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is committed to helping Colombia achieve its target of being landmine free by 2021, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>

Rangers Park homes to become social and affordable housing

Friday, 30 June 2017, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

Forty temporary accommodation homes at Rangers Park village will become social and affordable homes to help Christchurch residents in need of housing, Housing New Zealand Minister Amy Adams and Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith announced ... More >>

NZ and Solomon Islands sign post RAMSI police arrangement

Friday, 30 June 2017, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Paula Bennett has announced that New Zealand Police will continue to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force once the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) concludes tomorrow. “RAMSI has done a remarkable job ... More >>

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