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First World War video series launched

Monday, 27 March 2017, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 27 March 2017 Media Statement First World War video series launched More >>

Arrangement to boost China – NZ trade

Monday, 27 March 2017, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government

An agreement to boost New Zealand-China trade was today signed by Customs Minister Nicky Wagner and China’s Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Wang Lutong. More >>

Strengthened links with Chinese schools to be formed

Monday, 27 March 2017, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Hon Paul Goldsmith has today announced the opening of the New Zealand China Sister Schools Fund for 2017. More >>

E-commerce arrangement to benefit digital sector

Monday, 27 March 2017, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay says the electronic-commerce arrangement signed with China today will help New Zealand’s digital exports rise up the value chain and has the potential to be a big win for the wider digital economy. More >>

McCully welcomes cooperation with China

Monday, 27 March 2017, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has today signed two arrangements with China aimed at strengthening cooperation in the areas of fisheries and international development, particularly in the Pacific region. More >>

Valuable chilled meat agreement with China

Monday, 27 March 2017, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Trade Minister Todd McClay have welcomed a Memorandum of Cooperation that allows for the export of chilled meat into China, calling it a big win for exporters. More >>

New measures to facilitate Chinese travel

Monday, 27 March 2017, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse and Customs Minister Nicky Wagner have today announced three new initiatives to make it easier for Chinese visitors to come to New Zealand. More >>

Enhanced Air Services with China

Monday, 27 March 2017, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand has enhanced its air service agreement with China by 20 per cent Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced today. More >>

Climate action plan with China

Monday, 27 March 2017, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Climate Change Issues Paula Bennett has announced details of a climate change action plan to be put in place with China. More >>

China FTA upgrade talks to begin next month

Monday, 27 March 2017, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and China will begin talks on an upgrade of the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries on April 25, Prime Minister Bill English announced today. More >>

Congrats to Special Olympics team

Monday, 27 March 2017, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government

Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman and Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner say the New Zealand Special Olympics team should be extremely proud of its outstanding results at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games held in Graz, ... More >>

Europe visit to boost relationships

Saturday, 25 March 2017, 8:52 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister departs for Europe tonight for a series of meetings with his European and United Kingdom counterparts and to address the Forum for the Future of Agriculture in Brussels, Belgium. “New Zealand has close ties with Europe and ... More >>

Showcasing Communities of Learning on an international stage

Saturday, 25 March 2017, 8:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Showcasing Communities of Learning on an international stage Education Minister Hekia Parata is travelling to the United Kingdom, to talk with international experts about the biggest change to New Zealand’s education system in 30 years. Ms Parata will ... More >>

Best breeding season for endangered takahē

Saturday, 25 March 2017, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry congratulates DOC’s Takahē Recovery Programme, Ngāi Tahu and Fulton Hogan, who are celebrating the best ever breeding season for the critically endangered takahē. More >>

Moody's reaffirms New Zealand’s Aaa credit rating

Saturday, 25 March 2017, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Moody's reaffirms New Zealand’s Aaa credit rating Leading credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed New Zealand's highest possible Aaa sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook, highlighting the country's high economic resilience, ... More >>