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New Zealander appointed to senior UN role

Friday, 2 June 2017, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has today welcomed the appointment of a New Zealander to an important role at the United Nations. More >>

Assistance for Samoan cocoa growers

Friday, 2 June 2017, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

Chocolate lovers and Samoan cocoa growers will both benefit from a $4.8m, five-year programme of support for Samoa’s cocoa industry, Prime Minister Bill English announced in Samoa today. More >>

Young Māori entrepreneurs get workshop help

Friday, 2 June 2017, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is welcoming a partnership with the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) to build entrepreneurship and business skills with rangatahi. More >>

Bold new media initiative for children announced

Friday, 2 June 2017, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

Communications Minister Simon Bridges and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry have welcomed the announcement of a safe, interactive ad-free space for primary school age children to explore and enjoy online local media content. The new media ... More >>

Appointment of Queen’s Counsel

Friday, 2 June 2017, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government

Thirteen lawyers have been appointed Queen’s Counsel this year, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. More >>

Funding for mine clearance in Afghanistan

Friday, 2 June 2017, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand will provide $750,000 to support landmine clearance in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced. More >>

Ministers welcome Lions Series kick-off

Friday, 2 June 2017, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Maggie Barry Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 2 June 2017 Media Statement Ministers welcome Lions Series kick-off More >>

Government to ease restrictions on Cannabidiol

Friday, 2 June 2017, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government

Hon Peter Dunne Associate Minister of Health 2 June 2017 Media Statement Government to ease restrictions on Cannabidiol More >>

Speech: Guy - Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 8:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Speech to the Ballance Farm Environment Awards Tonight’s event is one of the best demonstrations possible of farmers caring for their land and wanting to leave it in a better state for future generations. It’s an event I’m proud to support ... More >>

New public engagement programme promotes trade opportunity

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced a series of trade-related public, iwi and business events signalling greater public engagement to help New Zealanders identify new opportunities and benefits from trade agreements. More >>

Vesting agreement for Māori Arts and Craft Institute

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Te Ururoa Flavell Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development 1 June 2017 Media Statement Initialling of vesting agreement for the New Zealand Māori Arts and Craft Institute More >>

New 72-unit transitional housing complex opens

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Amy Adams Minister for Social Housing Minister Responsible for Housing New Zealand 1 June 2017 Media Statement More >>

New learning space for Waimate High School

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Education Louise Upston today opened a new learning space at Waimate High School. More >>

Progress on Bowel Cancer screening rollout

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says final preparations are underway for the National Bowel Screening Programme to begin in Hutt Valley and Wairarapa. More >>

Terms of reference for inquiry released

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Steven Joyce has released the Productivity Commission’s terms of reference for their new inquiry into State sector productivity. More >>

Funding to prevent violent robberies

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Paula Bennett has announced that $1.8 million will be made available for robbery prevention at dairies, superettes and small local businesses. More >>

More diversity in our health workforce

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says an incentive scheme designed to increase the number of health professionals working in communities and roles that have traditionally been difficult to staff is supporting the diversity of the health workforce. More >>