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New appointments to Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education 18 April 2017 Media Statement New appointments to Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu More >>
Māori Housing Network supports six more papakāinga homes
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A new papakāinga development is underway in Wairarapa for the beneficiaries of the Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae, located 10km east of Carterton. The development includes a rebuild of the marae and six new homes that will allow whānau to live on their ancestral ... More >>
$2 billion pay equity settlement for health care workers
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today announced that some of the health sector’s lowest paid workers will share in a $2 billion pay equity settlement over five years. More >>
Ministers acknowledge generosity of Sir Peter Snell
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry have acknowledged the generosity of sporting legend Sir Peter Snell in gifting medals and memorabilia to the nation. More >>
Extra $700,000 to support Bay of Plenty
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
An extra $700,000 will be available to further support businesses affected by the flooding in Edgecumbe and the Bay of Plenty, say Minister for Economic Development Simon Bridges and Lead Minister for Edgecumbe Anne Tolley. More >>
Employers urged to give offenders a chance
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Louise Upston is hosting an event in Hamilton tomorrow aimed at getting more employers onboard to give jobs to skilled, motivated and work-ready offenders. More >>
Survey a reminder of the role of Charities Services
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2016 Public Trust and Confidence in Charities survey serves as a reminder of the regulator role of Charity Services and the transparency of the Charities Register says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>
McCully to Honolulu to meet US military leaders
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to Hawaii today to meet with senior figures in the United States Pacific Command. Mr McCully will also meet with members of Hawaii’s political leadership, senior academics and opinion makers. More >>
Rugby 2017 Festival programme launched
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry have today launched the Rugby 2017 Festival. More >>
Appointment for physical activity and nutrition in schools
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Education Minister Hekia Parata have welcomed the appointment of Professor Grant Schofield, as the Ministry of Education’s first Chief Education Health and Nutrition Advisor. More >>
Green light for State Highway 3 improvements
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today announced the route for a bypass of the Awakino Tunnel and the next steps for the Mt Messenger bypass project. More >>
Minister announces appointments to Electricity Authority
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins has today announced the appointment of two new members to the Electricity Authority. More >>
Hikoi for Ka’iulani – kia kaha!
Monday, 17 April 2017, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Maori Party MP and Co-Leader Te Ururoa Flavell sends his best wishes to the whanau of Ka’iulani Forbes who begin their 200km hikoi today to raise money for treatment that is urgently needed by the two year old. More >>
Temporary Accommodation Service activated for Edgecumbe
Monday, 17 April 2017, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is activating a Temporary Accommodation Service to assist Edgecumbe residents hit by the recent floods, Lead Minister for Edgecumbe, Anne Tolley and Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
McClay in talks to promote trade & investment with Malaysia
Monday, 17 April 2017, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay travels to Malaysia today for high-level talks with Malaysian Trade Minister Mustapa Mohamed and to mark 60 years of successful bilateral relations between the two countries. More >>
Korea and New Zealand discuss carbon markets
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett says New Zealand and Korea have begun joint discussions on developing carbon markets in the region. More >>
More under-13s seeing the doctor
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
"We want to ensure young Kiwis get the best possible start in life. Removing the cost barrier of doctor visits and prescription charges is having a really positive impact on many families," says Dr Coleman. More >>
Have your say on country of origin food labelling
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 3:04 pm | Primary Production Committee
Submissions are now open on the Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill. The purpose of the bill is to ensure labelling of single-ingredient food is compulsory. This member’s bill requires fruit, vegetables, meats, seafood, and ... More >>
KidsCan receives $50,000 for sanitary products
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Paula Bennett and Minister for Social Development Anne Tolley have announced the Government is providing $50,000 over the next year to assist KidsCan supply schools with sanitary products. More >>
Partnership Schools congratulated for NCEA results
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
David Seymour, Under-Secretary to the Minister of Education, has congratulated the three Partnership Schools that offered NCEA in 2016 for their results, which have been confirmed today. “Vanguard Military School has once again produced outstanding ... More >>
