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Popular tourist routes earmarked for safety improvements
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $3 million to help make State Highways on key tourist routes in Otago, Southland and the West Coast safer this summer, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
Copyright in New Zealand’s creative sector
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
A report canvassing views from New Zealand’s vibrant creative sector, and the role copyright and registered designs has in their work, has been released today by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Fast-tracking of Wakatipu High School expansion considered
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The expansion of Wakatipu High School in Queenstown to accommodate a roll of up to 1800 will be considered under next year’s Budget, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
Heritage EQUIP fund open for applications
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
A new $12 million support fund for earthquake strengthening work on heritage buildings is now open for applications, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced. More >>
Block Offer 2016 announced
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced that while Block Offer 2016 received a low number of bids in comparison to previous years, exploration activity is continuing. More >>
PM’s Youth Mental Health Project delivering positive results
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says an independent evaluation of the Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project shows it’s delivering improved outcomes for youth in New Zealand. More >>
Price of simple mistakes far too high
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Simple mistakes on our roads are costing too many lives, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
Trio of zero road tolls on Wellington wish list
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Safe and sensible driving around Wellington will help ensure the region is again fatality-free this holiday season, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
$17.5m to redevelop three Wellington schools
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Around $17.5 million will be invested to redevelop three more Wellington schools, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
Work begins on West Coast’s new $25.8m Taramakau Bridge
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has turned the sod to mark the start of construction on the West Coast’s new Taramakau Bridge, a $25.8 million investment in the region. More >>
Ministers welcome new Māui initiatives
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry have welcomed initiatives by the seafood industry to further protect Māui dolphins. More >>
Striking images helping Kaikoura recovery
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Satellite images of the impact of the Kaikoura earthquake show the level of devastation and will help speed up the recovery, Land Information Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
$5m to help restore Kaikoura Harbour
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government
A grant of up to $5 million to help with the post-earthquake restoration of Kaikoura Harbour was announced today by Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee and Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Government to reinstate Kaikoura coastal route
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has agreed to reinstate the coastal route to Kaikoura and will provide additional funding to speed up the process, Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced. More >>
Assaults on Ambulance crews have to stop
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne is applauding a campaign by St John to reduce assaults on ambulance officers. The campaign has been launched because of the high and increasing number of cases of verbal and physical assaults on staff. More >>
A busy and productive year in the House
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee says this afternoon’s adjournment of Parliament brings to an end an extremely busy legislative year. “Parliament sat for 88 days this year, the same number of days as in 2015, passing 107 bills – 98 Government ... More >>
Faster GST refunds from February 2017
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
A change made to tax rules will provide businesses with faster access to GST refunds from February next year, says Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
Innovation in STEM enabled through Partnership Schools
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) focused students and educators will soon have greater access to the options offered by Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua, Under-Secretary to the Minister of Education David Seymour announced today. More >>
Reports provide valuable insights into Whānau Ora
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Whānau Ora has released two reports that provide valuable insights into the first year of the Whānau Ora commissioning agency model. More >>
Staying food safe over summer
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew is reminding New Zealanders to follow the 3 C’s and clean, cook and chill over summer to prevent illness over the holiday break. More >>
