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90% of rivers and lakes swimmable by 2040

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government today announced a target of 90 per cent of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers meeting swimmable water quality standards by 2040, alongside releasing new policy, regulations, information maps and funding to help achieve the new goal. More >>

Massive reduction in young mums on benefit

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that the number of teen mums requiring a benefit has fallen significantly since 2009, alongside increased government support to help them and their families lead independent and successful lives. More >>

$800k for new classrooms at Greenmeadows School, Hawke’s Bay

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Around $800,000 will be invested to build two new classrooms at Greenmeadows School in Hawke’s Bay, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>

Programme to help young offenders get licence

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

A programme is being piloted in South Auckland to help 450 young offenders gain a full driver licence, improving road safety and reducing offending. “Gaining a driver licence can help young people turn their lives around, get jobs and move away from ... More >>

Clampdown on rogue employers

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has today announced new measures to stop employers who breach immigration and employment law from recruiting migrant workers. More >>

WTO agreement a victory for NZ exporters

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 8:13 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the entry into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) saying it is a big win for New Zealand exporters. More >>

Customs Minister to meet Chinese counterpart

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Customs Minister Nicky Wagner will travel to Beijing this week to discuss a joint work programme with her Chinese counterpart. More >>

Big improvements in bobby calf welfare

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed a new report showing a major improvement in bobby calf welfare last year. More >>

$1.1m for new classrooms at Raroa Normal Intermediate School

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Around $1.1 million will be invested to build two new classrooms at Raroa Normal Intermediate School in Wellington, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>

Dates set for Pacific language weeks

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government

Pacific People’s Minister Alfred Ngaro says Pacific language weeks give all New Zealanders the chance to celebrate our diversity. More >>

Youth & ocean to benefit from new volunteering opportunities

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government

Around 750 young people and the marine environment from Northland to Waikato will benefit from a new $475,000 partnership providing youth volunteering opportunities with the Sea Cleaners programme, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. The programme ... More >>

Canterbury earthquake memorial to be unveiled

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government

The sixth anniversary of the February 22 earthquake is a significant moment for Cantabrians and all those affected by the devastating events of that day in 2011. More >>

New report shows importance of dairy industry

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government

A new report launched tonight confirms the dairy industry makes a major contribution to New Zealand’s economy, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>

Minister confident over billion dollar beef appeal

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Todd McClay Minister of Trade 21 February 2017 Media Statement Minister confident over billion dollar beef appeal More >>

Options and Expectations for Cannabis-based products

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has written to medical and pharmaceutical organisations clarifying the range of appropriately manufactured cannabis-based products that could be prescribed in New Zealand. More >>

Depreciation rollover relief for quake victims

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Businesses in the upper South Island and Greater Wellington areas hit by last year’s earthquake and aftershocks will be able to replace assets lost in the earthquake without immediately incurring a tax bill, Revenue Minister Judith Collins said today. More >>