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Over $200,000 environmental funding for Colville Bay

Friday, 2 June 2017, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Colville Bay Harbour Care project in the Coromandel has received $201,420 from the Community Environment Fund, Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced today More >>

Terms of reference for Civil Defence review released

Friday, 2 June 2017, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Nathan Guy has released the terms of reference for a review to identify improvements in New Zealand’s response to natural disasters and other emergencies today. More >>

Hobsonville clocks up 1000th home

Friday, 2 June 2017, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s biggest housing development at Hobsonville Point has marked its 1000th new home, Social Housing and Housing New Zealand Minister Amy Adams announced today. More >>

$6m for Samoan health system

Friday, 2 June 2017, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand is to put $6.1m towards expanding specialist health services and addressing non-communicable diseases in Samoa, Prime Minister Bill English says. More >>

Reappointment to Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee

Friday, 2 June 2017, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean today announced the reappointment of Tracey Berry as a member of the Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee for a term of five years. More >>

Auckland Airport skills hub officially launched

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

Hon Anne Tolley Minister for Social Development Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment More >>

$30m investment in Bay of Plenty schools

Friday, 2 June 2017, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government

Around $30 million will be invested in school property in the Bay of Plenty as part of Budget 2017, say Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe. More >>

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 >>