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Major system for streamlined trade completed
Monday, 10 April 2017, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner today welcomed the completion of a key trade system. More >>
Robin’s return to Mount Taranaki
Sunday, 9 April 2017, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed the release of 36 North Island Robin onto Mount Taranaki today. “The release heralds the return of a species not seen or heard on the Mounga for more than 110 years and is the first of many species to ... More >>
$220m contract signed for third schools PPP
Saturday, 8 April 2017, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
A contract has been signed with the ShapEd consortium to deliver the third schools public private partnership (PPP), Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. “I’m pleased to confirm that negotiations between the Ministry of Education ... More >>
Chief Censor Appointment
Friday, 7 April 2017, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today announced the appointment of David Shanks as the Chief Censor of Film and Literature for a three-year term. More >>
NZ artists at prestigious contemporary exhibition
Friday, 7 April 2017, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has congratulated three New Zealand artists whose work will be exhibited at documenta - breaking new ground for New Zealand art at one of the world’s most highly regarded contemporary art exhibitions. More >>
New Appointments support Māori Economic Development
Friday, 7 April 2017, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell has welcomed the appointment of Robin Hapi as chairman of the Māori Economic Development Advisory Board (MEDAB). More >>
Redevelopment milestone for Koru School, Mangere
Friday, 7 April 2017, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
A new two-storey block containing 31 teaching spaces at Koru School in Mangere, Auckland, was opened today by Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
Key Hamilton shared pathway opens
Friday, 7 April 2017, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today opened the Western Rail Trail shared pathway, a new link in Hamilton’s growing walking and cycling network. More >>
Update to travel advisory on Gallipoli Anzac Day commemorati
Friday, 7 April 2017, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
“The advice for New Zealand citizens reflects information received that suggests terrorists may seek to target Anzac Day commemorations on the Gallipoli Peninsula,” Mr McCully says. More >>
RLAB – Third Reading Speech
Friday, 7 April 2017, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
This Bill is a critical part of the Government's programme to increase the supply and affordability of housing, to grow the economy with more jobs and higher incomes, and to also improve our environmental management. More >>
Second phase RMA Bill passed
Friday, 7 April 2017, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
The successful passage today of the 250 page Resource Legislation Amendment Bill through its third reading is a major milestone for the Government’s reform programme, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Attorney-General to attend Battle of Arras commemorations
Friday, 7 April 2017, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson leaves for France tomorrow to represent New Zealand at commemorations for the centenary of the Battle of Arras. More >>
Calls for greater cooperation in peacekeeping training
Friday, 7 April 2017, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee, on behalf of the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting, has issued a Joint Communique agreeing on key areas to collaborate and coordinate. More >>
New Plymouth Airport asset transfer in the pipeline
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government and New Plymouth District Council have agreed in principle to transfer New Plymouth Airport to local government ownership, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
Fiji and NZ to partner on maritime surveillance
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will deploy a Royal New Zealand Navy Inshore Patrol Vessel and crew to Fiji for six months from May, Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Travel advisory on Gallipoli Anzac Day commemorations
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has today announced that New Zealand has updated its travel advice for Turkey. More >>
Pukeahu War Memorial Park wins prestigious landscape award
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says Pukeahu National War Memorial Park’s overall win at this year’s New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architecture annual awards is a fitting accolade for this special place of remembrance. More >>
Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill Updates
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Te Ururoa Flavell has sent out some background documents and information on the Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill. More >>
Counting the cost of road crashes
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Annual research released today has highlighted the hidden cost we pay for road crashes, says Associate Transport Minister David Bennett. More >>
Tax bill increases fairness, modernises tax system
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
A new tax bill introduced into Parliament today will help modernise our tax administration while ensuring that the current system works as it should, says Revenue Minister Judith Collins. More >>
