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Stadium pre-feasibility study gets green light

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government

In his last act as Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Gerry Brownlee has today announced the Crown will fund a pre-feasibility study for a new multi-use arena in Christchurch. More >>

Independent advisors for firearms report

Monday, 1 May 2017, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Two members of New Zealand’s firearms community will provide independent advice on the recent Select Committee report into illegal firearms use, says Police Minister Paula Bennett. More >>

Employment agreement tool proving popular

Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government

More than 100,000 employment agreements have been completed using an online tool refreshed by Business.govt.nz just over one year ago, says Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean. More >>

Minister reflects on three successful years at the border

Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Customs has achieved a great deal over the last three years, from streamlining the border process to record drug seizures and new legislation that reflects the modern border environment, Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says. “From officials to front ... More >>

Student Volunteer Week kicks off

Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government

With Student Volunteer Week celebrations kicking off, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Alfred Ngaro says young people have an opportunity to learn new skills, contribute to the causes they value and be part of a national movement ... More >>

Rangatahi winners are Dreaming Big

Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Economic Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is thrilled at the calibre of the winners of DreamBig Māori, a social media competition targeting Māori youth. More >>

New berth gives Christchurch cruise choices

Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Plans for a new multi-million dollar cruise ship berth released today by the Lyttelton Port Company will open up new tourism opportunities for Christchurch, says Tourism Minister Paula Bennett. More >>

Minister announces Creative NZ appointments

Monday, 1 May 2017, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced the appointment of Michael Moynahan as the new chair of Creative New Zealand. More >>

Tertiary Institution Council Appointments

Monday, 1 May 2017, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has today announced 13 appointments and reappointments to the governing councils of nine tertiary education institutions (TEIs). More >>

Opening Address Annual Passport 5 Nations Conference

Monday, 1 May 2017, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government

New Zealand, by virtue of its small population and geographic isolation, has needed to be creative to meet the changing needs of its people, and their natural disposition to enjoy the economic and recreational benefits of international travel and trade. ... More >>

Immunisation week – focusing on older kids

Monday, 1 May 2017, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says this year’s theme for the annual immunisation week is ‘ ensuring teenagers and older children are immunised .’ More >>

Successful World Masters Games wraps up

Sunday, 30 April 2017, 8:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Successful World Masters Games wraps up Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman congratulate organisers and participants on the outstanding success of the World Masters Games 2017 as the games draw to a ... More >>

Next stage for Christchurch temporary village

Sunday, 30 April 2017, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government is selling the Linwood temporary accommodation village to the Christchurch City Council, which will continue using them for people affected by the earthquakes, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Tamaoho

Sunday, 30 April 2017, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government

The Crown has signed a Deed of Settlement with Ngāti Tamaoho at Mangatangi Marae settling its historical Treaty claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>

Hemp seeds to be legalised as food

Friday, 28 April 2017, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Government

An agreement reached between New Zealand and Australian food safety authorities will see hemp seed legalised as food in New Zealand, Food Safety Minister David Bennett says. More >>

New Ambassador to France appointed

Friday, 28 April 2017, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has appointed diplomat Jane Coombs as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to France. More >>

March building figures show ongoing growth

Friday, 28 April 2017, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand’s strong building growth continues both nationally and in Auckland, with March 2017 figures showing strong increases for the month, quarter and year on the same periods in 2016, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>