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Key appointments for Predator Free 2050
Friday, 16 June 2017, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Key appointments for Predator Free 2050 Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed two crucial appointments on the road to Predator Free 2050 and the implementation of the New Zealand Threatened Species Strategy. “Experienced entrepreneur Ed Chignell ... More >>
NZ support for energy upgrade in Tonga
Friday, 16 June 2017, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has announced funding to kickstart a major upgrade of the electricity network in the Tongan capital. More >>
Government supports Z Energy recycling
Friday, 16 June 2017, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Z Energy are installing new forecourt recycling facilities at 117 of their retail sites with a grant of $218,000 from the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund. More >>
New guide to investing with Māori launched
Friday, 16 June 2017, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges has today launched a new guide for potential investors highlighting opportunities in the Māori economy. More >>
Hundertwasser Arts Centre set to go ahead
Friday, 16 June 2017, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry say the Whangarei Art Museum Trust will receive up to $3 million towards its bespoke project to build a Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei. More >>
New report highlights importance of how we eat
Friday, 16 June 2017, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister and Sport & Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has welcomed the release of ‘How We Eat’, a report that assesses evidence on eating behaviours and their influence on diet and body size. More >>
Cladding rule changes make NZ high-rises safer
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is less exposed to the risks of fire as a result of combustible claddings on high-rise buildings due to these products being restricted earlier this year, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
PM opens facilities, announces support for Niue
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has today opened new facilities and announced a range of initiatives to support tourism and improve services for local households in Niue. More >>
Three new NZ-Aus research collaborations
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is committing $4.46 million for three new New Zealand-Australia research projects that will support high-quality research in areas delivering wide-ranging benefits to New Zealand, Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “New ... More >>
Lower cost option for sending annual reports
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Listed companies and other financial markets businesses will now have alternative options for sending annual reports, saving them money and time, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean. More >>
GDP underlines importance of economic focus
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
GDP figures out this morning are a reminder of the importance of focusing on policies that create and sustain economic growth, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
OECD’s 2017 Economic Survey of NZ welcomed
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the OECD’s latest review of the New Zealand economy as outlined in a report released today. More >>
Global demand fuelling forestry export growth
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Strong demand from key markets is driving up export growth in forestry products, Associate Primary Industries Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Time to speak out about elder abuse
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Seniors Maggie Barry is calling for everyone to bring the issue of elder abuse and neglect out in to the open and speak out about it whenever possible. More >>
MINISTER’S FIREARMS INQUIRY ELECTION-YEAR BACK-PEDAL
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand First says firearms licence holders have the election to thank for the Police Minister rejecting most of the National-majority Select Committee’s recommendations on the Inquiry into Criminal Misuse of Firearms. More >>
Primary sector exports to reach record levels
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says the primary sector is forecast for a bumper year ahead after some challenging past seasons of wet conditions, earthquakes, cyclones, and volatile global commodity prices More >>
Appointment to Food Safety board
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Food Safety David Bennett has appointed Teresa Ciprian to the Food Safety Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) board. More >>
Sir Peter Snell to be Super Seniors Champions Patron
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Sporting legend, academic and life coach Sir Peter Snell is to become patron of New Zealand’s SuperSeniors Champions programme and help raise awareness of senior’s issues such as elder abuse and neglect. More >>
Budget 2017: $2.5 million investment in Waikato schools
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2017: $2.5 million investment in Waikato schools Around $2.5 million will be invested in Budget 2017 to expand the capacity of schools in the Waikato region, say Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe. ... More >>
Research grants focus on Maori & Pacific health
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman and Minister of Science and Innovation Paul Goldsmith have welcomed this year’s annual funding round of Health Research Council grants with a number focusing on Maori and Pacific health. More >>
