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$150,000 to move Raglan nearer to zero waste

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Government funding of $150,000 will allow the Waikato District Council to implement food waste collection, diversion and composting services in the Raglan community, Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced today. Waikato District Council ... More >>

Nelson Housing Accord extended

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith and Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese today signed a three-year extension to the Nelson Housing Accord to help grow the city’s housing supply. More >>

Alcohol and Drug Court pilot extended

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government

The Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court pilot has been extended for a further three years, Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams announced today. The AODT Court pilot, which began in November 2012 in the Waitakere and Auckland District Courts, ... More >>

Marae working towards zero waste

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Scott Simpson Associate Minister for the Environment 13 June 2017 Media Statement Marae working towards zero waste More >>

Sichuan Airlines welcomed to New Zealand

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Auckland is set to welcome Sichuan Airlines’ inaugural flight from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in southwest China later today, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>

100-plus NZ films available on demand

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government

Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has congratulated the New Zealand Film Commission for its video-on-demand platform, NZ Film On Demand, which has just passed a milestone 100 titles. More >>

$20m for state integrated schools’ historical property costs

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Nikki Kaye today attended the Annual Conference of the Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools (APIS), where she signed a historical $20 million property funding agreement. More >>

New wellbeing strategy for international students

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government

A new wellbeing strategy for international students will help to protect and enhance New Zealand’s reputation as a safe and welcoming study destination, says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>

Reducing sudden infant death by 86% in 8 yrs

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government is taking steps to dramatically reduce Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). More >>

UFB phase one 75 per cent complete

Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government

More than three-quarters of the build for phase one of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme is complete, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges. More >>

Appointment to ACC Board

Monday, 12 June 2017, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government

ACC Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced a new appointment to the ACC Board. Leona Murphy joins the board from today for a three year term. “Ms Murphy will bring valuable skills to the ACC board, she has a strong background in large scale ... More >>

Lay members of the High Court appointed

Monday, 12 June 2017, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Christopher Finlayson Attorney-General 12 June 2017 Media Statement Lay members of the High Court appointed More >>

More public open days at Waterview

Monday, 12 June 2017, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced three extra public open days will be held to give more people an opportunity to see Auckland’s Waterview Tunnel before it opens to traffic. “There has been strong interest from members of the public ... More >>

Professor to oversee review of Act

Monday, 12 June 2017, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Professor Ron Paterson has been appointed to lead an independent review of the operation of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014, Minister of Veterans’ Affairs David Bennett announced today. “This review will ensure an external and impartial perspective ... More >>

Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia announced

Monday, 12 June 2017, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced the recipients of the latest Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) funding round. 202 New Zealand students from universities and institutes of technology have ... More >>