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Contractor appointed to build first of Northland bridges
Friday, 3 February 2017, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the replacement of one-way bridges on Northland’s state highways has moved another step forward, with a contractor being appointed to carry out the works at Matakohe and Taipa. More >>
Rotorua projects to help kōkako
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry and Associate Primary Industries Minister Louise Upston say projects to help kokako in Bay of Plenty have been given more than $125,000 from the DOC Community Fund. “Rotoehu Forest is home to 150 North Island kōkako ... More >>
Police warning people to be aware of scammers
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Police are warning members of the public to be aware of a phone scam that is currently targeting New Zealanders. In recent weeks Police have received a number of reports from people who have been scammed out of significant amounts of money, after being ... More >>
Non-emergency police number to be launched
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Paula Bennett has today announced a new easy-to-remember phone number will be launched for non-urgent police calls. More >>
Ten per cent more police to reduce crime
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
A $503 million package which includes increasing police staff and resources across the country will reduce crime and make our communities safer. More >>
Extra police to make communities safer
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra police to make communities safer Another 1125 police staff, including 880 sworn police officers, will be funded over the next four years to reduce crime and prevent reoffending, Prime Minister Bill English announced today. “New Zealand ... More >>
Bill English - Speech to Rotary Club of Auckland
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
My thanks to the Rotary Club of Auckland, and in particular President Andrew Aitken and the Rotary team for hosting this event. More >>
Minister welcomes new Corrections officers
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Louise Upston today welcomed 113 new Corrections Officer graduates to the team. More >>
Track upgrades to prevent spread of kauri dieback
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says DOC has completed the first stage of a 3-year programme to upgrade tracks in kauri forests to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback. More >>
Expanded predator control in Northland forests
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has announced a major expansion of predator control work in Northland’s precious native forests. More >>
Temporary Chairs appointed to DHB
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today appointed temporary Chairs to the boards of Canterbury and South Canterbury DHB. More >>
Proposals for $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
High-growth councils have until 31 March to submit final proposals for a share of the $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund, Infrastructure Minister Steven Joyce and Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith say. More >>
PM announces parties National can work with
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has today outlined the parties National will consider working with following this year’s General Election. More >>
General Election to be held on 23 Sept, 2017
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister 1 February 2017 Media Statement General Election to be held on 23 Sept, 2017 More >>
Record number of people in employment
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has welcomed the record number of New Zealanders now in employment, which has reached 2.5 million for the first time. More >>
Innovative fund opens to early learning
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has extended a multi-million dollar fund for innovative teaching projects to staff in early education. More >>
New pilot for social housing tenants underway
Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
A new pilot programme is underway to help at-risk social housing tenants hold onto their tenancies, Social Housing Minister Amy Adams said today. More >>
Further funding for regional culture and heritage
Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says applications for the second round of funding to support regional cultural amenities is now open. More >>
$590k for 1,700 youth development opportunities
Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Around 1,700 young people in the Greater Wellington region will benefit from collaborative investments in new youth development opportunities totalling over $590,000, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
New Hawera Community Corrections site opens
Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Hawera has a brand new Community Corrections building that will be safer for staff, Corrections Minister Louise Upston says. The building is part of a five-year nationwide renewal programme to make Community Corrections sites more secure. Ms Upston said ... More >>
