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Corrections staff recognised for Pacific service
Friday, 10 March 2017, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Louise Upston today acknowledged eight Corrections staff who have helped with and developed corrections services in the Pacific. More >>
New Great Walk through Paparoa approved
Friday, 10 March 2017, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
New Great Walk through Paparoa approved A new Great Walk through the Paparoa National Park to be built as a memorial to the 29 men who died in the 2010 Pike Mine tragedy can now proceed with the approval of a new Park Management Plan, Environment Minister ... More >>
$150k to help grow young Maori leaders
Friday, 10 March 2017, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
A new $150,000 partnership to help grow future Maori leaders from Northland and Auckland was announced today by Youth Minister Nikki Kaye. “This investment will support the education organisation and social enterprise Te Whare Hukahuka to deliver their ... More >>
Education Expo showcases tools for teachers
Friday, 10 March 2017, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Education Expo showcases tools for teachers Education Minister Hekia Parata is today hosting for the first time an education expo that lays out all the tools and resources available to support Communities of Learning Kāhui Ako. “The first National ... More >>
Joint PR: NZ, UK reaffirm commitment to trade liberalisation
Friday, 10 March 2017, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Trade 10 March 2017 Media Statement NZ and UK reaffirm commitment to global trade liberalisation More >>
Speech to Chartered Accountants ANZ
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to Chartered Accountants ANZ Annual Nelson/Marlborough Regional Conference Introduction Good morning. First of all, I’d like to thank Mr Lawrey for the introduction and Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand for the opportunity to speak today. ... More >>
Product recall site celebrates first anniversary
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Over 160,000 people have accessed the government’s product recall website to help keep themselves and their families safe since it was launched one year ago today, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean. More >>
Major redevelopment for Warkworth Primary School
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
At least $13 million will be invested to redevelop the senior campus at Warkworth Primary School in Rodney, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. “This project demonstrates the Government’s continuing momentum to address roll ... More >>
Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence announced
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
The University of Auckland and Victoria University of Wellington have been successful in their bids to host new Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPEs), Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced today at an event at ... More >>
Acting District Court Judges appointed
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Two Acting District Court Judges have been appointed, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Tauranga Crown Solicitor Greg Hollister-Jones has been appointed an Acting District Court Judge with a jury warrant to be based in Rotorua. ... More >>
National transition extended for quake recovery
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says an extension to the national transition period will continue to support recovery efforts following the Kaikōura earthquake. More >>
Living kidney donors rates continues to grow
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says on World Kidney Day that the number of living kidney donors continues to increase, having a massive impact on the lives of patients and their families. More >>
Offenders helped into stable employment
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections’ new recruitment service is finding early success, with 140 offenders placed in permanent employment in just three months. More >>
$257m savings reinvested into reducing crime
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Initiatives to reduce crime and reoffending have been made possible through smart fiscal management by justice sector agencies, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. The Justice Sector Fund allows money saved in one justice sector agency to be used in ... More >>
$5.5m to support major golfing events in NZ
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced a $5.5 million investment into two major golfing events. More >>
National Depression Initiative reaching youth
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has praised the ongoing work of the National Depression Initiative (NDI) with latest figures indicating increased interaction with young people. More >>
New youth opportunities in agriculture sector
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
TeenAg, an agriculture sector youth programme run by New Zealand Young Farmers, will receive $146,000 of support under a new partnership announced today by Youth Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
Better outcomes for disabled Pasifika people
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
A new plan to improve outcomes for disabled Pasifika people is being welcomed by Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>
More Roadshows to help small business thrive
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean has announced today she will travel throughout New Zealand in 2017 for Small Business Roadshows, starting with Kāikoura, Blenheim and Wellington. More >>
$60 million safety upgrade underway
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says work is ramping up on a $60 million investment programme to upgrade the alternate state highway route between Picton and Christchurch while the reconstruction of State Highway 1 through Kaikoura is underway. More >>
