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Refreshed cycle network for Wellington underway
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges broke ground today on the Hutt Road Cycleway upgrade, the first project in Wellington City’s refreshed Urban Cycleways Programme. More >>
Angolan Foreign Minister welcomed to New Zealand
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully welcomes the Angolan Minister of External Relations Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti, who he will meet in Wellington today. More >>
Address to the NZ Institute of International Affairs
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
In one month from now I will have tendered my resignation as New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, having served in this capacity for nearly eight-and-a-half years. More >>
RMA reform Bill committee stage being debated
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament will today debate the committee stage of a Bill that is the second phase of the Government’s substantial reforms to the Resource Management Act (RMA), Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
100th employer signs up to offer prisoners jobs
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections has signed up its 100th employer to offer prisoners jobs in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Waste Management today, says Corrections Minister Louise Upston. More >>
Primary sector exports continue to grow
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 4 April 2017 Media Statement Primary sector exports continue to grow More >>
Minister welcomes health and safety milestone
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse says it’s pleasing to see the responsible and measured way businesses are responding to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. “Today marks the one year anniversary since the biggest ... More >>
Disability system transformation group announced
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues and Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner today announced the group responsible for designing the new disability support system. “The co-design process is an exciting opportunity for leaders in the disability sector to work in ... More >>
More funding for regional cultural amenities
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says applications for the third round of the Regional Culture and Heritage Fund (RCHF) are now open. More >>
McCully welcomes Singapore Foreign Minister
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today welcomes his Singaporean counterpart Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Wellington on his first visit to New Zealand as Foreign Minister. More >>
Unveiling of major wearable tech prize tonight
Monday, 3 April 2017, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith will reveal the details of a significant challenge prize for the wearable technology sector at a launch event in Auckland this evening. More >>
Offender Levy supporting thousands of victims
Monday, 3 April 2017, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Victims of crime are continuing to benefit from the Government’s Offender Levy which has generated more than $25 million since it was introduced, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Extra protection for Tāne Mahuta
Monday, 3 April 2017, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has announced the temporary closure from today of the track leading to Tāne Mahuta, to install a footwear cleaning station as extra protection against kauri dieback for New Zealand’s largest kauri. “Kauri dieback ... More >>
City Rail Link construction unlocking new jobs
Monday, 3 April 2017, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development and Transport Minister Simon Bridges says significant employment opportunities are being created by construction of the City Rail Link (CRL) in Auckland. More >>
Calling all environmental leaders - Green Ribbon Awards open
Sunday, 2 April 2017, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Nominations for the 27th annual Green Ribbon Awards are now open, giving New Zealanders the chance to honour our environmental leaders, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry say. “These prestigious awards recognise ... More >>
International experts excited by Communities of Learning
Sunday, 2 April 2017, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government
International experts excited by Communities of Learning Education Minister Hekia Parata is travelling back from the United Kingdom after sharing New Zealand’s Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako with experts from around the world. Ms Parata spent five ... More >>
Launch of advocacy service for young people VOYCE
Saturday, 1 April 2017, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Launch of advocacy service for young people VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai Minister for Children Anne Tolley and Associate Minister for Children Alfred Ngaro welcome today’s official launch of VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai - the independent advocacy service for ... More >>
Statistics House investigation findings released
Friday, 31 March 2017, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Design standards and building laws will be reviewed in response to an investigation into structural damage to Wellington’s Statistics House in the Kaikōura earthquake, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Digital sector and Government alliance launched
Friday, 31 March 2017, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Simon Bridges has today welcomed the launch of a digital sector and government alliance to explore the economic and social benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is a concept that involves connecting devices to the ... More >>
New modelling is helping to improve workforce planning
Friday, 31 March 2017, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New modelling is helping to improve workforce planning Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is welcoming the successful introduction of a new way to assess the future profile of the country’s medical specialty workforce. “Health Workforce New Zealand ... More >>
