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Auckland building consents at 12-year high
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of new homes consented in Auckland for the year to November has topped 10,000 for the first time in 12 years, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Major projects update released
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has released the interim Major Projects Performance Report for the period to November last year, covering 53 complex major projects across government with a whole of life cost of $37 billion. More >>
Projects will stimulate electric vehicle uptake
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
A total of 15 projects have been conditionally approved to receive around $3.5 million from the Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund, says Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Emergency Housing initiative supporting struggling Kiwis
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Housing Minister Amy Adams has today welcomed data showing new help introduced by the Government is creating tangible support for struggling New Zealanders More >>
High priority coastal forest protected
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Conservation Minister Nicky Wagner says a recent acquisition by the Nature Heritage Fund (NHF) will protect 14 ha of rare coastal forest in South Westland. More >>
More sole parents independent of benefits
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the number of people receiving a benefit is continuing to decline year on year, with sole parents driving the biggest reduction in numbers. More >>
EV charging infrastructure guidance released
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the publication of guidance on public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) is timely as New Zealand’s fleet reaches more than 2500, exceeding all targets. More >>
Little pledge on Pike Mine dangerous and contradictory
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Labour Leader Andrew Little's idea for a law change to give Solid Energy a legal exemption to any liabilities that might arise out of a re-entry to the mine is hypocritical and unsafe, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith said today. More >>
Earthquake hit farmers to be offered movable homes
Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Twenty temporary housing units at the Rawhiti Domain used to support families through the Christchurch earthquakes are to be offered to farmers with significantly damaged homes from the Kaikōura earthquake, Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith ... More >>
Singapore-NZ Defence relationship celebrated
Monday, 16 January 2017, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Singapore’s Defence Ministers Gerry Brownlee and Dr Ng Eng Hen today observed Exercise Thunder Warrior, an artillery live-firing exercise at the Waiouru Training Area. More >>
Ban on plastic microbeads proposed
Monday, 16 January 2017, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is proposing to ban personal care products containing plastic microbeads, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Data sharing boosts NZ-China trade advantage
Sunday, 15 January 2017, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
A newly launched joint data sharing system between New Zealand and Chinese Customs will give kiwi exporters a competitive advantage, says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>
Trade Minister to visit Middle East and Switzerland
Friday, 13 January 2017, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay will visit the State of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to press for a conclusion to the free trade negotiations between New Zealand and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). More >>
Resolution 2334 - Preserving the two state solution
Friday, 13 January 2017, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government
The spirit of unanimity in which the United Nations Security Council passed resolution 2334 on December 23 stands in sharp contrast to the condemnation and accusations that have dominated subsequent commentary from Israel and that country's supporters. More >>
Tourism spending strong ahead of summer season
Friday, 13 January 2017, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Tourism spending continued to grow throughout most regions in the year to November 2016, providing a solid base ahead of the high summer season, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Minister Thanks Fire Service Chief Executive For Service
Monday, 9 January 2017, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today thanked Chief Executive & National Commander of the New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) Paul Baxter for his 35 years work with New Zealand’s fire services. More >>
PM Will Not Attend Waitangi Day Powhiri at Te Tii Marae
Monday, 9 January 2017, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English has accepted the invitation of iwi leaders to lead a delegation of ministers to Waitangi to meet ahead of Waitangi Day celebrations, and announced he will not attend the annual powhiri at Te Tii Marae. More >>
Korean FTA delivers new round of tariff cuts
Sunday, 8 January 2017, 7:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister for Trade 8 January 2017 Media Statement Korean FTA delivers new round of tariff cuts More >>
PM to travel to Brussels, London and Berlin
Thursday, 5 January 2017, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Bill English will travel to Brussels, London and Berlin next week to meet with leaders to discuss issues including trade and security. More >>
2016 road toll disappointing
Thursday, 5 January 2017, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
“The road toll is not just a number — every figure represents a life needlessly lost and family, friends and communities grieving. Our thoughts are with those that have lost loved ones on our roads over the past year” Mr Bennett says. More >>
