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Motorway noise barriers to help Ellerslie residents
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 9:47 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says new barriers along a section of State Highway 1 in the Auckland suburb of Ellerslie will help to reduce noise for those living near the motorway. More >>
Corrections Inspectorate to be strengthened
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
The Corrections Inspectorate is to be strengthened with a package of measures designed to increase transparency and provide assurance on the running of our prisons, Corrections Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
$7 million investment in RugbySmart
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
ACC is increasing its investment in the RugbySmart programme to $7 million over the next four years with the aim of reducing injuries in our national sport, says ACC Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
Appointment to Local Government Commission
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Anne Tolley has announced the appointment of Brendan Duffy as a temporary member of the Local Government Commission. More >>
Review of aged care software welcome
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner is welcoming the findings of an independent review into a world-leading assessment tool to enhance the quality of care in residential aged care facilities. More >>
Changes to improve courts come into effect
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Our justice system has been improved and is now easier for New Zealanders to use, Associate Justice Minister Mark Mitchell says. More >>
New Zealand’s darkest day remembered in 2017
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says New Zealand’s darkest day during World War 1 will be remembered as part of WW100’s 2017 programme. More >>
Lessons for Corrections in prisoner care
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Louise Upston has welcomed the release of the Chief Ombudsman’s report into Corrections’ care and management of prisoners at risk of self-harm. More >>
First Pacific organization registered as CHP
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific People’s Minister Alfred Ngaro has welcomed the news that Penina Health Trust has become a registered Community Housing Provider. More >>
New Zealand companies impress at Dubai tradeshow
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has attended the world’s largest food tradeshow in Dubai today, as annual two-way trade with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries exceeds $3.2 billion. More >>
New $3.8m classroom block for Long Bay Primary School
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Around $3.8 million will be invested to build a new two-storey classroom block at Auckland’s Long Bay Primary School, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
New $3.8m classroom block for Long Bay Primary School
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Around $3.8 million will be invested to build a new two-storey classroom block at Auckland’s Long Bay Primary School, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
Judges announced for Education Awards
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the judging panel for the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards. More >>
Whānau creating their own answers to housing
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister, Te Ururoa Flavell, says a dream has been realised for five whānau in Ngāruawāhia with the opening of a new papakāinga today. More >>
New Economic Development action plans for Tairāwhiti
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says the launch of Te Huarahi He Wahi Oranga Action Plan and the Tairāwhiti Māori Economic Development Report , will help increase job opportunities in the region. More >>
Parapets, facades to be secured on 38 streets
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The 38 streets where building owners need to secure unreinforced masonry (URM) facades and parapets from Hurunui to Wellington within a year have been identified, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
New emergency housing development open
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
More families will have a warm and safe place to stay in times of need with the opening of the first stages of an emergency housing development in Otahuhu, Auckland. More >>
Victoria Square restoration underway
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The restoration of earthquake-damaged Victoria Square is now underway, Associate Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner says. More >>
$6 million boost to Community Resilience Partnership Fund
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today launched the $6 million boost to the Community Resilience Partnership Fund to support community-led wellbeing projects in Canterbury following the earthquakes. More >>
SmartStart - making life easier for kiwi parents
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
SmartStart, an initiative born out of a commitment to make it easier for New Zealanders to access and use government services online, has proved very popular with new and expectant parents. SmartStart is the first successful integrated digital service ... More >>
