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Budget 2017: Further $5 million investment in Otago schools
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2017 has already provided for around $19 million to increase capacity in Wanaka and today Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe announced a further $5 million will be invested in schools in the Otago region. More >>
Free chickenpox immunisation for kids
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman welcomes the introduction of free chickenpox vaccination for 15 month olds, beginning on 1 July. More >>
Point England housing Bill passed
Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
The passage of the Point England Development Enabling Bill through Parliament this evening will benefit Auckland with additional housing, help resolve Ngāti Paoa’s Treaty claim and improve the local environment and recreation facilities, Building ... More >>
Diverse range of winners at PM’s Education Awards
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 8:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Diverse range of winners at PM’s Education Awards A diverse mix of schools and early learning providers have been celebrated for their outstanding work at the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards tonight, with Manurewa Intermediate School ... More >>
Energy Innovation Amendment Bill passes third reading
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 8:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy Innovation Amendment Bill passes third reading Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins have announced new measures to support the uptake of electric vehicles and improve energy efficiency in New Zealand. The ... More >>
$6m for Wellington regional emergency water supplies
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Anne Tolley and Civil Defence Minister Nathan Guy today announced Budget 2017 provides $6 million to part fund emergency water supplies in the Wellington region. More >>
Police Minister to Solomon Islands for RAMSI farewell
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Paula Bennett will travel to Honiara tomorrow to mark the draw-down of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). More >>
Improved data collection about disabled people
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
A new set of questions is being included in national surveys to improve information about disabled people and their lives, Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner and Statistics Minister Scott Simpson say. More >>
$5 million investment in Nelson and Marlborough schools
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Education Tim Macindoe has today announced that around $5 million will be invested in Budget 2017 to expand the capacity of schools in the Nelson and Marlborough area. More >>
New Energy and Efficiency Conservation Strategy released
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Judith Collins Minister of Energy and Resources 27 June 2017 New Energy and Efficiency Conservation Strategy released More >>
Business incubators expand to regional NZ
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Early stage technology businesses in the regions can expect an easier pathway to support, thanks to the expansion of Callaghan Innovation’s founder incubators, says Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Tourism Infrastructure Fund panel announced
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism Minister Paula Bennett today announced the panel for the new $100 million Tourism Infrastructure Fund to help local communities respond toincreased visitor numbers. More >>
Appointments to New Zealand Tourism Board
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Tourism Paula Bennett today announced the appointment of Jan Hunt and the reappointment of Chris Parkin as members of the New Zealand Tourism Board. More >>
Predator-free Eastbourne supported
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has granted a Wellington community group nearly $35,000 to help it deal with predators, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry and Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced today. More >>
Changes to Commerce Act will enhance competition
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Proposed changes to the Commerce Act will promote better competition in New Zealand, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean says. More >>
PM congratulates Team NZ on exciting victory
Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has congratulated Emirates Team New Zealand on the Kiwi leadership, teamwork, and technological brilliance that enabled it to regain the America’s Cup. More >>
Navy frigate to help out after US destroyer collision
Monday, 26 June 2017, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha is to extend its current deployment in Asian waters to support the United States Seventh Fleet. More >>
McClay says time is right for trade deal with four amigos
Monday, 26 June 2017, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay says he believes the time is right to launch trade talks with Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia as part of the Government’s push for better access in Latin America. More >>
Beginning of Eid
Monday, 26 June 2017, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Muslim New Zealanders will today celebrate the Islamic festival Eid ul-Fitr following the sighting of the new moon and will come together to celebrate at Parliament next week, Minister for Ethnic Communities Judith Collins says. More >>
Reforms to EQC Act announced
Monday, 26 June 2017, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Reforms to EQC Act announced Finance Minister Steven Joyce and the Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Gerry Brownlee have today announced plans to simplify and improve the EQC scheme for New Zealanders. “EQC has provided huge support to ... More >>
