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Major Christchurch rebuild milestone achieved

Friday, 30 June 2017, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

The completion of construction for the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) programme is a major rebuild milestone, the Government and Christchurch City Council say. More >>

Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Board appointments

Friday, 30 June 2017, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Steven Joyce today announced that Lindsay Wright and Philippa (Pip) Dunphy have been reappointed to the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Board. More >>

Current state of New Zealand’s transport system revealed

Friday, 30 June 2017, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Transport Minister Tim Macindoe has launched the first product of the Transport Outlook project, the Transport Outlook: Current State report. The Transport Outlook project aims to provide information, data, and analysis on New Zealand’s current ... More >>

Landmark pay equity deal among July 1 changes

Friday, 30 June 2017, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government

A landmark pay equity deal is just one of a number of government policy changes coming into effect tomorrow that deliver for New Zealanders, Prime Minister Bill English says. More >>

PM welcomes opening of Australian pathway to citizenship

Friday, 30 June 2017, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Bill English is welcoming the launch of a new pathway for New Zealanders to gain citizenship in Australia, which starts tomorrow. More >>

New elder abuse intervention services

Friday, 30 June 2017, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister for Seniors, Maggie Barry, says a new elder abuse intervention service which starts tomorrow will help keep older New Zealanders safe. More >>

Second care reform Bill passes second reading

Thursday, 29 June 2017, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Second care reform Bill passes second reading The second stage of major reform to New Zealand’s care and protection system took a step forward in Parliament today, says Minister for Children Anne Tolley. “This Bill is the second significant step ... More >>

Internet of Things research highlights economic benefits

Thursday, 29 June 2017, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Communications Minister Simon Bridges has today welcomed the release of research which suggests over $2 billion of potential economic benefits from the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) across key sectors of the New Zealand economy. IoT ... More >>

Strategy to lift deceased organ donation rates

Thursday, 29 June 2017, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Strategy to lift deceased organ donation rates Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman has launched a national strategy which aims to lift the rate of deceased organ donations and therefore increase the number of people who can receive a transplant. “Organ ... More >>

Single phone number to access support services

Thursday, 29 June 2017, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says from today a new free 24/7 four digit phone and text number will make it easier for people to connect with mental health and addictions professionals. “It’s important that we talk about our mental health ... More >>

$21m for more new classrooms in Auckland

Thursday, 29 June 2017, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Around $21 million will be invested for more new classrooms in Auckland as part of Budget 2017, say Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe. More >>

Changing lives: Our social investment approach

Thursday, 29 June 2017, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Good afternoon and thank you for the invitation to speak at the Analytics Forum today. More >>

Scallop fishery temporary closure for 2017 season

Thursday, 29 June 2017, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Continued low scallop levels at the top of the South Island have forced a further temporary closure of the Southern Scallop fishery SCA 7, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>

New after-hours caregivers support service

Thursday, 29 June 2017, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

New after-hours caregivers support service Minister for Children Anne Tolley says a new after-hours support service is being piloted to provide advice and support to caregivers of children and young people in care. “Caregivers have said they ... More >>

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