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2016 road toll disappointing
Sunday, 1 January 2017, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
1 January 2017 Media Statement 2016 road toll disappointing The provisional road toll for 2016 is 326, Associate Transport Minister David Bennett says. “The road toll is not just a number — every figure represents a life needlessly lost and ... More >>
Educators congratulated on NY Honours
Saturday, 31 December 2016, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment 31 December 2016 Media Statement Educators congratulated on NY Honours Education Minister Hekia Parata and Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment ... More >>
Inspiring women recognised in 2017 Honours
Saturday, 31 December 2016, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Some of New Zealand’s most inspiring women have been recognised in the 2017 New Year’s Honours list released today. More >>
New Year Honours List 2017
Saturday, 31 December 2016, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New Year Honours List 2017 New Year Honours 2017 The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the ... More >>
Alfred Ngaro expresses condolences to Tongan families
Sunday, 25 December 2016, 7:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Alfred Ngaro is saddened by the tragedy that occurred on the road to Gisborne last night. “It is particularly tragic that this group from Vava'u, Tonga was visiting Gisborne to celebrate Christmas and participate in fundraising ... More >>
Customs keeping border safe over the holidays
Saturday, 24 December 2016, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
Customs keeping border safe over the holidays Customs Minister Nicky Wagner thanks Customs for their hard work this year keeping our borders safe. “While most of us are enjoying our holidays, our frontline staff at Customs are facing their busiest ... More >>
NZ welcomes UN resolution on Middle East Peace Process
Saturday, 24 December 2016, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2334 regarding the Middle East Peace Process. The resolution passed with 14 votes in favour and an abstention from the US. “New Zealand voted for and co-sponsored ... More >>
Second wānanga for the proposed Māori Land Service
Friday, 23 December 2016, 9:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell announces the second round of nation-wide wānanga on the proposed Māori Land Services starting 23 January 2017. The Māori Land Service team held the first wānanga during September and October 2016. Those ... More >>
Support package for quake-affected businesses extended
Friday, 23 December 2016, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has extended the employee support subsidy for quake-affected businesses inWellington and Hurunui District, Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley have announced. More >>
Contract awarded for replacement of Whirokino Trestle Bridge
Friday, 23 December 2016, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency’s announcement that it has awarded the contract for the replacement of the Whirokino Trestle and Manawatu River Bridge to Fletcher Construction. More >>
More NZ support for Syria relief efforts
Friday, 23 December 2016, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced that New Zealand will provide an additional $1 million to help Syrian people affected by the civil war, including those in Aleppo. More >>
Stay safe on the roads these holidays
Friday, 23 December 2016, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister David Bennett is encouraging road users to do the right thing and travel safely over the summer holidays. More >>
Financial review provides clarity on Canterbury DHB path
Friday, 23 December 2016, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has released the second stage of a financial review by PwC on Canterbury DHB’s future financial performance. More >>
WTO decision important for NZ beef and horticulture
Friday, 23 December 2016, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay today welcomed the World Trade Organization's (WTO) decision upholding New Zealand's challenge to 18 agricultural non-tariff barriers imposed by Indonesia. More >>
Support for Gisborne conservation work
Friday, 23 December 2016, 8:32 am | New Zealand Government
Four ambitious conservation projects in Gisborne have received $78,000 in support from the DOC Community Fund, Conservation Ministers Maggie Barry and Nicky Wagner have announced. More >>
Pasifika Education Centre Board appointments
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Alfred Ngaro has announced a number of appointments and reappointments to the Pasifika Education Centre Trust Board (PEC). More >>
Progress on Auckland’s Northern Corridor
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Bridges Minister of Transport 22 December 2016 Progress on Auckland’s Northern Corridor More >>
Brian Roche to chair City Rail Link Limited
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff have announced the appointment of Brian Roche as Chair Designate of City Rail Link Limited. More >>
Financial review provides clarity on Canterbury DHB path
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has released the second stage of a financial review by PwC on Canterbury DHB’s future financial performance. More >>
Funding boost for search and rescue
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced a funding boost for search and rescue activity in the lead-up to the busy summer season. More >>
