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More road safety improvements underway
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Road works are underway right now to make the main trunk line to Tauranga from Auckland safer for motorists, Associate Transport Minister David Bennett says. More >>
Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill introduced
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today introduced the Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill. The Bill makes changes to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (DIRA), which supports the efficiency and contestability of New Zealand’s dairy industry. More >>
PM announces appointments to APEC council
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
PM announces appointments to APEC council Prime Minister Bill English today announced the appointments of Phil O’Reilly and Tenby Powell to the APEC Business Advisory Council, through to December 2019. The Prime Minister also confirmed the extension ... More >>
$200k for more youth leadership
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Around 2,000 young people nationwide will benefit from new youth development partnerships with Recreate New Zealand, who provide life-changing experiences for young people with disabilities, and UNICEF New Zealand, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Justice booklet highlights fresh thinking
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Ministry of Justice publication launched today by Justice Minister Amy Adams showcases how fresh thinking by talented people is helping to address complex issues in the justice sector. More >>
New Zealand-Argentina agricultural agreement signed
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 16 March 2017 Media Statement New Zealand-Argentina agricultural agreement signed Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has signed an Agricultural Cooperation Arrangement with Argentina today, aimed ... More >>
Collaborative research barking up the right tree
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith is welcoming the release of new research on canine nutrition which is set to boost New Zealand’s premium petfood exporters. More >>
NZer makes history on UN committee
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner today congratulates Robert Martin on becoming the first person with a learning disability to sit on the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. More >>
Tax relief for flood damaged farms
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Judith Collins today welcomed Inland Revenue’s decision to exercise discretions on income equalisation for farmers who are significantly affected by the recent flooding around the Franklin Ward, Hauraki District and Thames- Coromandel ... More >>
Construction and services drive growth
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The construction and services industries drove New Zealand’s economic growth in the December quarter as some other sectors eased back, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
$590,000 for new smart irrigation projects
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed two new investments in smart irrigation projects in the latest Sustainable Farming Fund round. More >>
Appointment of Judge of the Court of Appeal
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Honourable Justice Denis Clifford has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Predator Free Dunedin MOU signed
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says Dunedin has accelerated its commitment to the Government’s Predator Free 2050 vision with 19 organisations signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today. More >>
Support for Christchurch marae-led social housing initiative
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development and Minister for Whānau Ora, Te Ururoa Flavell says a $1.5 million marae-led social housing development in Christchurch will provide warm, healthy and affordable homes for whānau. More >>
Kiingitanga and Corrections join forces
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections and the Kiingitanga have signed an accord aimed at working together to improve outcomes for Māori offenders, Corrections Minister Louise Upston has announced. More >>
$1.2m to combat agricultural and horticultural diseases
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed $1.2 million of funding for three projects to combat animal and horticultural disease from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Farming Fund. More >>
New Zealand broadband speeds continue to surge
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed Akamai’s latest State of the Internet Report which shows that average connection speeds in New Zealand have increased by 38 per cent since 2015. More >>
4G coverage available to 90 per cent of Kiwis
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Ninety per cent of New Zealanders now have access to 4G cellular mobile services – two years earlier than anticipated, Communications Minister Simon Bridges announced today. More >>
Enduring Power of Attorney forms made easier
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Seniors Maggie Barry says changes to Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) forms will make them easier to understand and use. More >>
Prospects for NZ/Pacific Alliance gather pace
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the announcement by Pacific Alliance Ministers that they will look to progressively advance their trade agenda and says this is likely to provide significant opportunity for New Zealand exporters. More >>
