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Govt $333m Urban Cycleways Programme achieves halfway point

Thursday, 18 May 2017, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Simon Bridges today marked the halfway point for the Government’s $333 million Urban Cycleways Programme (UCP) with the completion of a section on the Little River Link cycleway. More >>

Irrigation investment to better manage fresh water

Thursday, 18 May 2017, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government

Additional grant funding of $26.7 million over the next three years plus a capital boost of $63 million towards irrigation investments in Budget 2017 will deliver economic and environmental benefits through better use of water, says Primary Industries Minister ... More >>

He Tohu Commemorative Stamp Launch Grand Hall, Parliament

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government

I would like to welcome you all here to celebrate the launch of three New Zealand Post stamps commemorating the He Tohu exhibition. More >>

New Zealand Post issue commemorative He Tohu stamps

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand Post today issued a set of three stamps to commemorate the opening of He Tohu , a new permanent exhibition of New Zealand’s iconic constitutional documents at the National Library of New Zealand in Wellington. More >>

Temporary village for quake-hit Waiau

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government and the Hurunui District Council are establishing a temporary accommodation village in Waiau to help the town’s recovery from the Kaikōura Earthquake, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>

Certainty of funding for Outdoor Recreation Consortium

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government

The Outdoor Recreation Consortium, which has been lovingly restoring and maintaining huts and tracks in the remote backcountry, is being given certainty of funding for the next two years. More >>

Australasian Casino and Gambling Regulators’ Conference

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government

The regulation of gambling has received a lot of attention over many years, and there have been concerted efforts to devise effective legislation and regulations, which are the tools of your trade. More >>

Long-term welfare dependence reducing

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Benefit valuation confirms long-term welfare dependence reducing Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the latest benefit valuation, which confirms long-term welfare dependence is reducing, particularly among sole parents. “Welfare reform ... More >>

Key transport project for Taranaki launched

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Simon Bridges today officially launched the Awakino Gorge to Mount Messenger Programme in Mokau. More >>

Speech: Improving the number and quality of our teachers

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Delivered to executive members of the Auckland Secondary Principals Association and Auckland Primary Principals Association - not delivered word for word More >>

Future in focus for learners and employers

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government

Learners and employers are demanding more flexible learning and a combination of technical and life skills knowledge, according to feedback to the Tertiary Education Commission. More >>

Gov't responds to Productivity Commission on social services

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Steven Joyce has today released the full Government response to the Productivity Commission’s report on More Effective Social Services . “The Government is well-aligned with the Productivity Commission’s recommended direction,” ... More >>

Re-opening of Fonterra’s Susumas Plant in Malaysia

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government

Māori Development Minister and Associate Minister for Economic Development Te Ururoa Flavell attended the re-opening of Fonterra’s Susumas plant in Malaysia yesterday. More >>

Kaiapoi Domain returned to the community

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government

The return of Kaiapoi Domain to the Waimakariri District Council marks the start of a new chapter for the area, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>

Several new measures to support teacher supply and quality

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Education Nikki Kaye has today announced new measures to enhance teacher quality and supply. More >>

$5.2m to fund more teachers in priority subjects

Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced that Budget 2017 will commit $5.2 million of operating funding over the next four years to expand the innovative teacher training programme, Teach First NZ, to provide places for a further 90 participants. More >>

DOC funded to protect and enhance conservation estate

Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 9:33 pm | New Zealand Government

DOC funded to protect and enhance conservation estate Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says DOC is fully able to do its job of protecting precious native species while also managing the increasing number of tourists coming to New Zealand. In the ... More >>