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Geographical Indications to reinforce wines reputation
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 7:35 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand wine and spirit makers will soon be able to register their geographical indications, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Jacqui Dean told New Zealand Winegrowers today. “Legislation to enable the wine industry to formally register their geographical ... More >>
Wine industry joins GIA biosecurity partnership
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The wine industry has become the fourteenth industry sector to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) biosecurity partnership, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>
Immunisation handbook supports health staff
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has welcomed the release of the 2017 edition of the Immunisation Handbook, which informs health professionals of the safest and most effective use of vaccines. More >>
More doctors attracted to hard-to-staff areas
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says an incentive scheme that attracts new doctors to roles in rural and remote locations that have been traditionally hard-to-staff is making a real difference. More >>
Budget 2017: $36.3 million for WorkSafe NZ
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2017 provides $36.3 million of additional operating spending over the next four years for WorkSafe New Zealand to build its capability as an effective, risk-targeted regulator, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
2017 Green Ribbon Awards finalists announced
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry today announced the 2017 Green Ribbon Awards finalists, recognising exceptional environmental and conservation initiatives throughout New Zealand. More >>
Further research commercialisation welcomed
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A new partnership agreement providing the University of Auckland access to a share of more than $215 million in funding will support further commercialisation of innovative Kiwi research, says Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith. The University ... More >>
Young people to share views at Parliament during Youth Week
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye will meet a number of young people from Wellington at Parliament tomorrow night to hear their views on the future of Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>
Three-year extension for Whānau Ora commissioning approach
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Whānau Ora Commissioning Agencies – Te Pou Matakana, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu and Pasifika Futures - have had their agreements extended for another three years, says Minister for Whānau Ora Te Ururoa Flavell. More >>
Appointments support business growth and promotion
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Trade Minister Todd McClay have welcomed appointments and reappointments to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board (NZTE) and the New Zealand Story Board (NZ Story Board). More >>
Taxation of employee share schemes for start-ups
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Judith Collins has today welcomed the release of an officials’ issues paper on the taxation of employee share schemes for start-up companies. More >>
Foreign Minister to meet with Fijian PM
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee will travel to Fiji today to meet with Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama. More >>
New Zealand relief following floods in Sri Lanka
Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will provide $200,000 to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following floods and landslides caused by torrential rains, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced. More >>
Minister of Defence on first visit to Asia
Monday, 29 May 2017, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Mark Mitchell will travel to Indonesia and Singapore this week to attend a range of meetings on defence and security matters. More >>
Congrats to Sport and Recreation Awards finalists
Monday, 29 May 2017, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has acknowledged the finalists at the tenth anniversary of the Sport and Recreation Awards. More >>
Law Commissioner appointed
Monday, 29 May 2017, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Former Secretary for Justice Belinda Clark has been appointed as Law Commissioner, Justice Minister Amy Adams announced today. More >>
Scheme helping to fill hard-to-staff health roles
Monday, 29 May 2017, 12:40 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 making a real difference. More >>
PM to visit Samoa for independence celebrations
Monday, 29 May 2017, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English will visit Samoa this week for the country’s 55th Independence Day celebrations. More >>
Increased investor confidence welcomed
Monday, 29 May 2017, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean today welcomed the Financial Markets Authority annual survey results which shows confidence in New Zealand’s financial markets rose nine per cent in 2016. More >>
Gagana Sāmoa celebrated this week
Sunday, 28 May 2017, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Alfred Ngaro Minister for Pacific Peoples 28 May 2016 Media Statement Gagana Sāmoa celebrated this week Ua saunoa le Minisita o le Matagaluega mo Tagata Pasifika i Niu Sila, Alfred Ngaro – “O le vaiaso o le gagana Samoa, o se avanoa mo Niu ... More >>
