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‘Wild Creations’ - artists with a conservation connection
Friday, 19 May 2017, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Our unique natural heritage is set to inspire New Zealand artists through an initiative announced today by the Minister of Conservation and the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Maggie Barry. More >>
Seminal national exhibition, He Tohu, opened today
Friday, 19 May 2017, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
He Tohu, a new permanent exhibition of three nation-building constitutional documents that shape Aotearoa New Zealand, was officially opened by Her Excellency, the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, today at the National ... More >>
Pioneering woman scholar honoured
Friday, 19 May 2017, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Nikki Kaye unveiled a commemorative photograph at Auckland Grammar School this morning, dedicated to New Zealand’s first ever female university graduate, Kate Edger. More >>
New Zealand – Japan Summit Meeting Joint Press Release
Friday, 19 May 2017, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
1. Prime Minister of New Zealand the Right Honourable Bill English and Prime Minister of Japan His Excellency Shinzo Abe held a productive meeting in Tokyo on 17th May 2017. The two leaders reiterated the Strategic Cooperative Partnership between New ... More >>
PM meets with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
Friday, 19 May 2017, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated their commitment to the Trans-Pacific-Partnership (TPP) in a meeting in Tokyo today. More >>
$6.7 million Redevelopment for Kaikorai Primary School
Friday, 19 May 2017, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Kaikorai Primary School in Dunedin is set to benefit from a $6.7 million redevelopment as part of the Government’s commitment to modernise school infrastructure, Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe announced today. More >>
Step closer for new school for Syrian children
Friday, 19 May 2017, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the signing of a letter of commitment between New Zealand and Turkey which will see $1.3 million provided for a new school for Syrian refugee children. More >>
$359,000 to help recycle waste wood
Friday, 19 May 2017, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is supporting the collection and recycling of Tauranga’s untreated wood waste with a grant of $359,000, Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced today. More >>
First innovation institute opened in China
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith today opened New Zealand’s first innovation institute in Hangzhou, China, a key step towards developing stronger research links with Chinese researchers. More >>
Pressure injury prevention & management guide
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The launch of national guiding principles for preventing and managing pressure injuries is being welcomed by Health Minister Jonathan Coleman, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne and ACC Minister Michael Woodhouse. “It’s estimated that every year ... More >>
Multi-million dollar safety upgrade for Lyttelton Tunnel
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today announced work is set to begin on a multi-million dollar fire deluge system that will improve safety and reduce the risk of lengthy closures at Lyttelton Tunnel. “In addition to improving safety, the project will ... More >>
Temporary accommodation for Edgecumbe
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Temporary homes will be moved on to the Whakatāne Holiday Park and next to flood-damaged homes while properties in the Edgecumbe area are repaired, Lead Minister for Edgecumbe Anne Tolley and Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith said today. More >>
Malaysian audience gains Māori insights
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell has wrapped up his business and cultural mission to Malaysia with a public lecture on the Māori experience at the Universiti Teknologi (UiTM) MARA in Sabah, Malaysia. More >>
Minister announces NZSO appointments
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry announced today the appointment of two new members to the board of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), as well as the reappointment of the chair and two members. More >>
Primary industry workforce growing - report
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Support service roles are helping to increase employment opportunities in primary sector industries, a new report shows. More >>
Dubai Expo 2020 to bring major benefits to NZ
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee says attending Dubai 2020 will provide significant economic and entrepreneurial benefits that Kiwi businesses should take advantage of. More >>
Taranaki walk to support economic development
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
A $3.4 million investment into the Taranaki Crossing is part of the Government’s plan to boost growth in Taranaki, Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry say. More >>
Litter study to clean up Marlborough
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Marlborough District Council, with support from the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund, will undertake an investigative study into litter and its effect across Marlborough, Associate Environment Minister Scott Simpson announced today. More >>
Heritage NZ and Māori Heritage Council changes
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced the appointment of four new members to the Heritage New Zealand Board and to the Māori Heritage Council. More >>
Cycle share schemes for Auckland & Chch being considered
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says current investigations into cycle share schemes in both Auckland and Christchurch shows the increasingly significant contribution cycling is now making to our transport system. More >>
