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Government accounts ahead of forecast

Thursday, 26 January 2017, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government

Higher than forecast tax revenues are the primary reason the Government accounts for the first five months of the financial year are ahead of forecast, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>

Minister welcomes VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai

Thursday, 26 January 2017, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Children Anne Tolley has welcomed New Zealand’s first independent connection and advocacy service for children and young people in care, which will be called VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai More >>

NZ reclaims top spot in global anti-corruption rankings

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 8:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Amy Adams has welcomed New Zealand’s return to the top of global transparency rankings. More >>

Better managing New Zealand’s earthquake risks

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 8:54 pm | New Zealand Government

A big worry in this Trump era of modern politics is that complex issues are dumbed down to 140 character tweets. The beauty of this annual opportunity you give me as Nelson’s MP is to give a far more considered and thorough account of a topical ... More >>

New noise camera unveiled in Epsom

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Epsom MP David Seymour today unveiled a new noise camera in the Auckland suburb of Epsom, designed to put an end to noisy engine braking in the area. More >>

Employment Relations Authority appointment

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenni-Maree Trotman as a new Member of the Employment Relations Authority (the Authority). More >>

Support for Wellington conservation

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Volunteer work to protect the Wellington region’s special places from weeds, pests and predators will receive a valuable boost through the DOC Community Fund, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>

Up to $4m available as part of Mātauranga Capability Fund

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith and Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell have today opened a fifth round of the Te Pūnaha Hihiko - Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund in which up to $4 million is available for successful ... More >>

Kiwi safe-zone doubled in Rimutaka ranges

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has today installed the first of 1,200 new stoat traps in Rimutaka Forest Park east of Wellington. More >>

Automated families kiosk testing begins

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Customs has begun testing a world-first automated border process for families departing through Christchurch Airport, says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>

Aftershock risk prompts initiative for facades and parapets

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Unreinforced masonry facades and parapets posing a risk to the public in areas like Wellington with a heightened risk of an aftershock from the Kaikoura earthquake need to be secured within a year, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith has ... More >>

On-farm earthquake recovery initiative launches

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government

Farmers who need an extra hand on the farm as a result of November’s earthquake and aftershocks can call 0800 FARMING (327 646) and have their needs matched with skilled workers and volunteers. More >>

Minister to travel to Malaysia for refugee selection mission

Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Michael Woodhouse Minister of Immigration 24 January 2017 Media Statement Minister to travel to Malaysia for refugee selection mission More >>

Minimum wage to increase to $15.75

Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Michael Woodhouse Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety 24 January 2017 Media Statement Minimum wage to increase to $15.75 More >>

Youth Programme acknowledges inspirational young people

Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Around 100 young people who have overcome considerable challenges have been selected to participate in the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) which is taking place this week. More >>

Record number of organ donations encouraging

Sunday, 22 January 2017, 9:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 22 January 2017 Media Statement Record number of organ donations encouraging Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says efforts to increase our deceased organ donations and transplant rates have resulted in a ... More >>

S & P affirms careful economic management

Friday, 20 January 2017, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Standard and Poor’s decision to affirm the AA foreign currency and AA+ local currency sovereign credit ratings with a stable outlook for New Zealand reflects international confidence in New Zealand’s economic and fiscal performance, Finance Minister Steven ... More >>

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