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Kapa haka and Te Reo may help prevent dementia

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner is welcoming new research that suggests kapa haka and speaking Te Reo may help older Māori avoid dementia. More >>

Release of Stage 1 of Havelock North Drinking-Water Inquiry

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today welcomed the public release of Stage 1 of the Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking-Water. Stage 1 addresses the causes of the water contamination incident and assesses the conduct of those responsible ... More >>

R&D loss tax credits proving popular

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government

More than $10 million in research and development loss tax credits have already been paid out after the first year of a scheme designed to help start-up companies access some of their tax losses sooner, Revenue Minister Judith Collins says. More >>

Earthquake recovery six months on

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Recovery activity is progressing well after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on 14 November, six months ago this Sunday, says Minister of Civil Defence Nathan Guy. More >>

$260k for 800 new youth development opportunities

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government

New partnerships with Netball NZ and 24-7 Youthwork Trust will see $260 thousand invested to create up to 800 new youth development opportunities, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>

Flu vaccines top one million doses

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says more than one million doses of this year’s seasonal influenza vaccine have now been distributed. More >>

Budget 2017: $74.6m to further grow business R&D

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith has today announced an additional $74.6 million in funding through the Innovative New Zealand programme in Budget 2017 to meet the growing demand for Callaghan Innovation’s research and development ... More >>

Praise for Wairoa’s bilingual progress

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is congratulating Wairoa District Council after it adopted a policy to move it closer to its goal of becoming fully bilingual by 2040. More >>

Nine month accounts show surplus of $1.5b

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government

The Government accounts for the first nine months of the 2016/17 financial year showed a surplus of $1.5 billion, compared to a forecast surplus of $147 million at the Half Year Update, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>

DOC & Botanic Gardens unite to fight diseases

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government

The Department of Conservation and Botanic Gardens in New Zealand are joining forces to protect endangered native plant species from diseases such as Myrtle Rust. More >>

Advice for youngsters is to sit less, move more & sleep well

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Education Minister Nikki Kaye have today welcomed the released updated physical activity guidelines for children and young people aged five to 17. More >>

Call to action to save threatened species

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has issued a “call to action” for the nation to get behind efforts to protect New Zealand’s threatened native plants and animals. More >>

Relocation from Auckland scheme a success

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government

The Relocation from Auckland grant is helping kiwi families become more independent and saving tax payer’s money, says Associate Social Housing Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>

New caller location system for mobile 111 calls

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government

Police Minister Paula Bennett, Communications Minister Simon Bridges and Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne, today announced a new caller location system for 111 mobile phone calls that will improve public safety and help save lives. More >>

New guide to drive investment in tech sector

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government

New guide to drive investment in tech sector Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith today launched a new edition of an investment guide into New Zealand’s fast growing technology sector. The Investor ... More >>

Ambitious trade target agreed with Vietnam

Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 10:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay says he sees big opportunities for New Zealand exporters following a visit to Vietnam this week. Mr McClay met with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Trade Minister Tran Tuan Anh to talk about regional trade deals and ... More >>