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Govt welcomes World Masters Games
Friday, 21 April 2017, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman have today welcomed the World Masters Games 2017 to New Zealand. More >>
Historic PACER Plus agreement finally concluded
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
20 April 2017 Media Statement Historic PACER Plus agreement finally concluded Trade Minister Todd McClay says the successful conclusion of PACER Plus negotiations is a landmark day for trade and the sustainable economic development of the Pacific. More >>
Sod turned on Watchman Road Intersection Improvement project
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has turned the sod to mark the start of construction on the $13 million Watchman Road Intersection Improvements project in Napier. More >>
Pay Equity Bill released for consultation
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse today released an exposure draft of the Pay Equity Bill for public consultation More >>
New report shows over $6m a day spent in housing support
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government spent $550 million over the last three months to support New Zealanders with a roof over their heads – the equivalent of $6.2 million every day. Social Housing Minister Amy Adams released the new Social Housing Quarterly Report for the ... More >>
Construction on next stage of Central Plains Water begins
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the official start of construction on Stage 2 of Central Plains Water, which could have economic benefits of up to $374 million. More >>
Māori medium Educators and Iwi gather in Wellington
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Māori medium national peak bodies Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust, Te Rūnanganui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, Ngā Kura ā Iwi, Te Akatea, and iwi representatives have been given a call to action today as Education Minister Hon Hekia Parata launches ... More >>
Benefit numbers continue to fall
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the number of people receiving a main benefit has continued to fall, with the proportion of the population on a main benefit (9.6 per cent) the lowest it’s been in a March quarter since 1997. More >>
$1.2m for more classrooms at Omokoroa Point School, Tauranga
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Around $1.2 million will be invested to build three additional classrooms at Omokoroa Point School in Tauranga, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
$9.9m Outpatient clinic for Waitemata opens
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
$9.9m Outpatient clinic for Waitemata opens Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today opened Waitemata DHB’s new $9.9 million outpatient clinic at North Shore Hospital. “The new fit-for-purpose $9.9 million outpatient facility at North Shore ... More >>
Social housing a focus in build up to busy time in Auckland
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Months of hard work has put Government in a good position to house those most in need in Auckland during a busy period says Associate Social Housing Minister Alfred Ngaro. More >>
Crown Manager to Kaipara District Council withdrawn
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Local Government Jacqui Dean today announced that she is withdrawing Crown Manager, Peter Winder, from the Kaipara District Council because of technical uncertainties about his appointment. More >>
Tax measures in response to flooding
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue will waive use of money interest on late tax payments when flooding has prevented people from paying on time, say Lead Minister for Edgecumbe Anne Tolley andRevenue Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Govt provides $3m for Christchurch home buyers
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Government funding that was committed to assist the Christchurch City Council in their housing objectives will be used to establish a shared equity home ownership initiative, says Social Housing Minister Amy Adams. The Government committed funding ... More >>
Pathway to residence for some temporary migrants
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced a one-off pathway to residence for around 4,000 long-term temporary migrant workers and their families living in the South Island. More >>
Changes to better manage immigration
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced a package of changes designed to better manage immigration and improve the long-term labour market contribution of temporary and permanent migration. More >>
The Government’s plan for Immigration
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Good Morning. Thank you to the Otago and Queenstown Chambers of Commerce for hosting this event. More >>
$900k for new classrooms at Waikanae School
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Around $900,000 will be invested to provide Waikanae School with two new modular classrooms, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
New appointments to Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Education 18 April 2017 Media Statement New appointments to Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu More >>
Māori Housing Network supports six more papakāinga homes
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
A new papakāinga development is underway in Wairarapa for the beneficiaries of the Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae, located 10km east of Carterton. The development includes a rebuild of the marae and six new homes that will allow whānau to live on their ancestral ... More >>
