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Unemployment falls to 4.9 per cent
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS) shows the economy continues to deliver for New Zealanders says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
GP guide for youth medical records online
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
3 May 2017 GP guide for youth medical records online Health Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes a new guide advising GPs on how they provide access to children and young person’s health information via patient portals. “Patient portals are convenient, ... More >>
Travel and study fellowships open today
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Kiwis looking to give back to their community by broadening their horizons through international travel and study will get a chance to apply for funding to do so, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Alfred Ngaro. More >>
NZ - MERCOSUR Dialogue to resume
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay says that the resumption of the CER-MERCOSUR Dialogue after 5 years is very good news for New Zealand and could lead to big trade gains for our exporters More >>
Speech: Goldsmith - Sustainable Seas
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 9:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Science and Innovation 2 May 2017 Speech Speech to the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātau katoa. Ka mihi au ki te iwi kāinga, ko Taranaki Whānui. Ko Te Raukura e ... More >>
Pay equity settlement for 55,000 health care workers signed
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says today’s signing of the care and support workers’ $2 billion pay equity settlement in an important milestone. More >>
Christchurch Regeneration statement tabled
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner is welcoming the Regenerate Christchurch Statement of Performance Expectations tabled in Parliament today. More >>
Productivity Commission to look at low carbon economy
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett and Finance Minister Steven Joyce have asked the Productivity Commission to review how New Zealand can maximise the opportunities and minimise the costs and risks of transitioning to a lower carbon economy. More >>
Terms of Reference confirmed for Port Hills Fires Review
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne announced today the Terms of Reference and independent lead for the Port Hills fires review. More >>
National’s new whips announced
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has announced the election of National’s new whips following the National Party Caucus this morning. More >>
Stadium pre-feasibility study gets green light
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
In his last act as Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Gerry Brownlee has today announced the Crown will fund a pre-feasibility study for a new multi-use arena in Christchurch. More >>
Independent advisors for firearms report
Monday, 1 May 2017, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Two members of New Zealand’s firearms community will provide independent advice on the recent Select Committee report into illegal firearms use, says Police Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Employment agreement tool proving popular
Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 100,000 employment agreements have been completed using an online tool refreshed by Business.govt.nz just over one year ago, says Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean. More >>
Minister reflects on three successful years at the border
Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs has achieved a great deal over the last three years, from streamlining the border process to record drug seizures and new legislation that reflects the modern border environment, Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says. “From officials to front ... More >>
Student Volunteer Week kicks off
Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
With Student Volunteer Week celebrations kicking off, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Alfred Ngaro says young people have an opportunity to learn new skills, contribute to the causes they value and be part of a national movement ... More >>
Rangatahi winners are Dreaming Big
Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Economic Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is thrilled at the calibre of the winners of DreamBig Māori, a social media competition targeting Māori youth. More >>
New berth gives Christchurch cruise choices
Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Plans for a new multi-million dollar cruise ship berth released today by the Lyttelton Port Company will open up new tourism opportunities for Christchurch, says Tourism Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Minister announces Creative NZ appointments
Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced the appointment of Michael Moynahan as the new chair of Creative New Zealand. More >>
Tertiary Institution Council Appointments
Monday, 1 May 2017, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has today announced 13 appointments and reappointments to the governing councils of nine tertiary education institutions (TEIs). More >>
Opening Address Annual Passport 5 Nations Conference
Monday, 1 May 2017, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand, by virtue of its small population and geographic isolation, has needed to be creative to meet the changing needs of its people, and their natural disposition to enjoy the economic and recreational benefits of international travel and trade. ... More >>
