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Prime Minister meets Pike River families
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 7:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister has met with the Pike River Mine families today, saying he acknowledges their loss and suffering. More >>
NZDF deployed to help with Christchurch fires
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence and Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has requested the New Zealand Defence Force to provide support to local authorities in Christchurch as they deal with the Port Hills fires. More >>
Emergency housing boost for the Hutt
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Some of Wellington’s most vulnerable will benefit from a new emergency housing service now open thanks to the Government’s backing, Social Housing Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
Dunedin Police seeking witnesses to airport assault
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Police are seeking witnesses to an assault that occurred in Dunedin early last Friday morning. More >>
UFB uptake up 13 per cent in the last quarter
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Simon Bridges says 31 per cent of New Zealanders with access to Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) are now connected, up 13 per cent in the last three months. More >>
New report shows benefits of stock water system investment
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
A new study released today on the use of reticulated stock water systems shows major environmental and economic gains for farmers, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
Boards of Inquiry for Auckland roading projects
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Boards of Inquiry have been appointed to decide on two significant Auckland roading projects in a move which will get a decision by the end of the year, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry announced today. More >>
Pounamu placed at Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
A significant kōhatu pounamu installation has been placed near the entrance to the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial, Associate Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regenetation Nicky Wagner says. More >>
104,000 kids to benefit from Fruit in Schools
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says over 104,000 students will benefit from the Fruit in Schools programme as kids settle back into school. More >>
Secure unit for high-risk offenders opened
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Louise Upston today opened a new residential facility at Christchurch Men’s Prison that will accommodate high-risk sexual or violent offenders subject to Public Protection Orders. More >>
New NZSL achievement standards and resources
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today welcomed the release of NCEA Level 3 achievement standards and assessment resources for New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). More >>
Simpler business tax Bill passes third reading
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill that tightens the foreign trust disclosure rules, simplifies tax processes and reduces or eliminates use-of-money interest for most business taxpayers passed its final stage in Parliament today. More >>
Carbon emitters on way to paying full costs
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Emitters are now on their way to paying the full cost of their carbon emissions in New Zealand, says Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Racing Safety Development Fund open for applications
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The next round of applications for the Racing Safety Development Fund opens tomorrow, Racing Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>
Enabling faster and better urban development
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Public consultation has opened on proposed legislation to fast track the redevelopment and regeneration of urban areas to better meet housing and commercial needs, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
$100k for South Island youth development opportunities
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
A new partnership between the Government and Ngai Tahu will benefit young people living in rural and isolated areas of the South Island, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Northland motorway making steady progress
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the indicative route announced today for a new motorway between Auckland and Northland is a significant step forward in improving travel between the two regions. More >>
Appointment of Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal Adjudicator
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean today announced a new appointment to the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal. More >>
Recovering after the Kaikōura earthquake
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 11:52 am | New Zealand Government
Three months after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on 14 November, encouraging recovery progress is being made in affected communities. More >>
Supporting people in Kaikōura & Marlborough
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says there’s been good uptake of the $3.76 million support package for Kaikōura and Marlborough families. More >>
