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PM condemns London attack
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has condemned the terror attack in London today and expressed New Zealand’s condolences to the people of the UK. More >>
Getting patients with major trauma to right hospital quicker
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and ACC Minister Michael Woodhouse say hundreds will benefit from a new major trauma policy which will see patients taken to the most appropriate hospital more quickly. More >>
Foreign Minister to Counter-ISIL Foreign Ministers’ meeting
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully leaves tomorrow to attend the Counter-ISIL Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being hosted by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Washington DC on 22 March. More >>
Ceremony to mark $9m Thorndon School redevelopment
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
A ceremony at lunchtime today will usher in the construction phase of the $9 million redevelopment of Thorndon School in Wellington, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
Neighbours Day strengthens communities
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
This weekend is an opportunity for us to check in on our neighbours and build our communities says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>
Hunter-Safety Report Good News For Hunting Sector
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Conservation, Hon Peter Dunne, welcomed the launch of the Mountain Safety Council's report into Hunter-Safety called A Hunter’s Tale yesterday. More >>
Play.Sport having an impact one year on
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Play.Sport having an impact one year on Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman says up to 20,000 children are benefiting from a pilot programme which seeks to transform the way physical education (PE) is taught in schools. “We’re ... More >>
Dog neutering campaigns rolling out nationwide
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved grants to 32 territorial authorities to subsidiseneutering for menacing dogs, Associate Minister for Local Government Jacqui Dean has announced today. More >>
Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists – models of Māori innovation
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have congratulated this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy competition sheep and beef farming finalists, celebrating excellence in Māori farming. More >>
NZ research is improving stroke patients rehabilitation
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith says new internationally-recognised research that aims to improve rehabilitation of people after they have a stroke is an important step forward. More >>
Minister returns to Baghdad and Camp Taji
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister returns to Baghdad and Camp Taji Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has paid his third visit to NZ Defence Force troops training members of the Iraqi Security Forces at Camp Taji, near Baghdad. Mr Brownlee arrived back in Dubai this morning, ... More >>
Restorative justice benefitting victims
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
The vast majority of victims who participated in restorative justice benefitted from the process, according to a survey released today by Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Launch of Block Offer 2017
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to welcome you all to New Plymouth in the Taranaki province, the heart of oil and gas production in New Zealand. More >>
2017 Block Offer petroleum tender launched
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is well-placed to take advantage of the economic benefits of oil and gas exploration, Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins announced today at the launch of the 2017 Block Offer petroleum tender. More >>
Support for Volunteering Fund now open
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
With the ‘Support for Volunteering’ fund opening today volunteering groups should look at what projects they need help with and apply for funding says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>
$400m Huawei investment will create opportunities
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
A major investment announced by Huawei today will support our efforts to build an innovative, world leading economy, Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith say. More >>
Intelligence and Security Bill passes third reading
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
National Security and Intelligence Minister Bill English today welcomed the passing of legislation which updates the legislative framework and increases the transparency of the intelligence and security agencies. More >>
Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith has today announced the winners of New Zealand’s most valuable and prestigious annual science awards, the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. More >>
Online tools to help small business owners
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Small business owners can now quickly and easily build policies to support their business with the launch of a new online tool via business.govt.nz, Minister for Small Business Jacqui Dean says. More >>
Minister of Health Volunteer Awards open
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Health Volunteer Awards open Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says nominations are now open for the 2017 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards. “These awards help to recognise the thousands of unsung heroes who support New Zealand’s health and ... More >>
