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Minister welcomes aged care research
Friday, 21 April 2017, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner is welcoming new research about the care and support needs of older Maori. More >>
Further support for North Canterbury & Marlborough
Friday, 21 April 2017, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Further support for North Canterbury & Marlborough Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced an additional $500,000 investment to boost the post-earthquake support package for North Canterbury and Marlborough families. “The Government ... More >>
Better regulation through better impact analysis
Friday, 21 April 2017, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Regulatory Reform Minister, Paul Goldsmith, and Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regulatory Reform, David Seymour, say changes to Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) requirements will lead to better informed decision making by Parliament and the Government. More >>
eGate expansion project nears completion
Friday, 21 April 2017, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner today announced 15 new eGates are now fully operational at Auckland Airport arrivals, meaning Customs’ nationwide upgrade and expansion of eGates is almost complete. “The Government has invested $6.6 million in this ... More >>
Kaikōura Harbour to be enhanced post-quake
Friday, 21 April 2017, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced additional funding of $700,000 for the restoration of Kaikōura Harbour, bringing the government’s total contribution to $5.7 million. More >>
Adams to commemorate Anzac Day in Gallipoli
Friday, 21 April 2017, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams leaves for Turkey today as New Zealand’s official representative at the 102nd ANZAC Day commemorations at Gallipoli. More >>
Outer Space and High-Altitude Activities Bill progresses
Friday, 21 April 2017, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Outer Space and High-Altitude Activities Bill has been reported back to Parliament today following consideration by the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee. More >>
Pacific STEM students awarded scholarships
Friday, 21 April 2017, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Nine of New Zealand’s brightest and most inspiring young Pacific students have just received Government scholarships to pursue their dreams says Pacific Peoples Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>
Changing lives through social investment
Friday, 21 April 2017, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
A new Social Investment Agency is to be created which will help social sector agencies better understand and meet the needs of our most at-risk New Zealanders and communities, Minister Responsible for Social Investment Amy Adams has announced. “The Social ... More >>
$500k for new classrooms at Witherlea School, Blenheim
Friday, 21 April 2017, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Around $500,000 will be invested to build two new teaching spaces at Witherlea School in Blenheim, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Govt welcomes World Masters Games
Friday, 21 April 2017, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman have today welcomed the World Masters Games 2017 to New Zealand. More >>
Historic PACER Plus agreement finally concluded
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
20 April 2017 Media Statement Historic PACER Plus agreement finally concluded Trade Minister Todd McClay says the successful conclusion of PACER Plus negotiations is a landmark day for trade and the sustainable economic development of the Pacific. More >>
Sod turned on Watchman Road Intersection Improvement project
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has turned the sod to mark the start of construction on the $13 million Watchman Road Intersection Improvements project in Napier. More >>
Pay Equity Bill released for consultation
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse today released an exposure draft of the Pay Equity Bill for public consultation More >>
New report shows over $6m a day spent in housing support
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government spent $550 million over the last three months to support New Zealanders with a roof over their heads – the equivalent of $6.2 million every day. Social Housing Minister Amy Adams released the new Social Housing Quarterly Report for the ... More >>
Construction on next stage of Central Plains Water begins
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the official start of construction on Stage 2 of Central Plains Water, which could have economic benefits of up to $374 million. More >>
Māori medium Educators and Iwi gather in Wellington
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Māori medium national peak bodies Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust, Te Rūnanganui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, Ngā Kura ā Iwi, Te Akatea, and iwi representatives have been given a call to action today as Education Minister Hon Hekia Parata launches ... More >>
Benefit numbers continue to fall
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the number of people receiving a main benefit has continued to fall, with the proportion of the population on a main benefit (9.6 per cent) the lowest it’s been in a March quarter since 1997. More >>
$1.2m for more classrooms at Omokoroa Point School, Tauranga
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Around $1.2 million will be invested to build three additional classrooms at Omokoroa Point School in Tauranga, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
$9.9m Outpatient clinic for Waitemata opens
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
$9.9m Outpatient clinic for Waitemata opens Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today opened Waitemata DHB’s new $9.9 million outpatient clinic at North Shore Hospital. “The new fit-for-purpose $9.9 million outpatient facility at North Shore ... More >>
