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Suspension of decision making authority: Immigration
Monday, 24 April 2017, 8:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Suspension of decision making authority Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse is taking steps to improve Immigration New Zealand’s decision making authority for cases involving residence class visa holders convicted of a criminal offence. “Currently, ... More >>
Kiwis encouraged to recognise service with service
Monday, 24 April 2017, 8:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Kiwis encouraged to recognise service with service Volunteering is one of the best ways we can honour the ANZAC spirt, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Alfred Ngaro. ‘Serve for New Zealand’, an initiative run by Christchurch’s ... More >>
New Zealand supports Viet Nam dam safety
Monday, 24 April 2017, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand supports Viet Nam dam safety New Zealand and Viet Nam have launched a $5.4 million initiative to reduce dam related flooding in Viet Nam. Foreign Minister Murray McCully joined Mr Ha Cong Tuan, Viet Nam’s Vice Minister of Agriculture ... More >>
PM announces changes to ministerial portfolios
Monday, 24 April 2017, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English today announced the appointment of Gerry Brownlee as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nathan Guy as Minister of Civil Defence, Nikki Kaye as Minister of Education and Mark Mitchell as Minister of Defence. More >>
New Zealand to participate in Expo 2020 in Dubai
Sunday, 23 April 2017, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Bridges Minister for Economic Development Hon Todd McClay Minister of Trade 23 April 2017 Media Statement New Zealand to participate in Expo 2020 in Dubai More >>
McCully to Viet Nam to further Vietnamese partnership
Sunday, 23 April 2017, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
McCully to Viet Nam to further Vietnamese partnership Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to Ha Noi today to meet Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and President Tran Dai Quang. “New Zealand’s relationship ... More >>
Civil Defence improvements to be highlighted
Sunday, 23 April 2017, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence improvements to be highlighted Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has established a Technical Advisory Group to identify where improvements in New Zealand’s Civil Defence structure could be made. In March, Mr Brownlee convened ... More >>
Historic move of New Zealand’s iconic documents
Saturday, 22 April 2017, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Three of New Zealand’s most precious constitutional documents were moved to a new location in a unique ceremonial procession in Wellington overnight. More >>
He Tohu taonga move event
Saturday, 22 April 2017, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
He Tohu taonga move event National Library of New Zealand, Wellington Tēnā koutou katoa More >>
Bridges to travel to the United Arab Emirates
Friday, 21 April 2017, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tomorrow for meetings with Ministerial counterparts in Dubai. More >>
Minister welcomes aged care research
Friday, 21 April 2017, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner is welcoming new research about the care and support needs of older Maori. More >>
Further support for North Canterbury & Marlborough
Friday, 21 April 2017, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Further support for North Canterbury & Marlborough Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced an additional $500,000 investment to boost the post-earthquake support package for North Canterbury and Marlborough families. “The Government ... More >>
Better regulation through better impact analysis
Friday, 21 April 2017, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Regulatory Reform Minister, Paul Goldsmith, and Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regulatory Reform, David Seymour, say changes to Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) requirements will lead to better informed decision making by Parliament and the Government. More >>
eGate expansion project nears completion
Friday, 21 April 2017, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner today announced 15 new eGates are now fully operational at Auckland Airport arrivals, meaning Customs’ nationwide upgrade and expansion of eGates is almost complete. “The Government has invested $6.6 million in this ... More >>
Kaikōura Harbour to be enhanced post-quake
Friday, 21 April 2017, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced additional funding of $700,000 for the restoration of Kaikōura Harbour, bringing the government’s total contribution to $5.7 million. More >>
Adams to commemorate Anzac Day in Gallipoli
Friday, 21 April 2017, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams leaves for Turkey today as New Zealand’s official representative at the 102nd ANZAC Day commemorations at Gallipoli. More >>
Outer Space and High-Altitude Activities Bill progresses
Friday, 21 April 2017, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Outer Space and High-Altitude Activities Bill has been reported back to Parliament today following consideration by the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee. More >>
Pacific STEM students awarded scholarships
Friday, 21 April 2017, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Nine of New Zealand’s brightest and most inspiring young Pacific students have just received Government scholarships to pursue their dreams says Pacific Peoples Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>
Changing lives through social investment
Friday, 21 April 2017, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
A new Social Investment Agency is to be created which will help social sector agencies better understand and meet the needs of our most at-risk New Zealanders and communities, Minister Responsible for Social Investment Amy Adams has announced. “The Social ... More >>
$500k for new classrooms at Witherlea School, Blenheim
Friday, 21 April 2017, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Around $500,000 will be invested to build two new teaching spaces at Witherlea School in Blenheim, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
