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Plan released for Waimakariri red zones
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee has approved the Waimakariri Residential Red Zone Recovery Plan – the first of several major future use decisions in the region. More >>
Whangarei Airport overhaul complete
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
A $1 million upgrade of Whangarei Airport is now complete, allowing the airport to host more passengers and accommodate larger aircraft, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
Relief in sight for Springs Junction
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Acting Tourism Minister Paula Bennett today announced $199,500 in funding for public restroom facilities at Springs Junction following the Kaikoura quakes. “This popular rest stop is facing increased pressure from re-routed traffic,” Mrs Bennett says. More >>
$14.7m redevelopment for Grey Lynn School, Auckland
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 11:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $14.7 million to redevelop Grey Lynn School in central Auckland, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
$347,000 to support huts, tracks and trails
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Volunteer work to support trampers, hunters, climbers and everyone who enjoys New Zealand’s great outdoors has received a significant grant from the DOC Community Fund, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Ngārimu Scholarship winners announced
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
The winners of a prestigious tertiary scholarship awarded annually in honour of the 28th (Māori) Battalion have been announced by Education Minister Hekia Parata. “The eight winners of the 2016/17 Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial ... More >>
Modernising NZ’s Defence Force logistics
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that approval has been given for the New Zealand Defence Force to progress work on the Consolidated Logistics project at a cost of $130 million over five years. More >>
Tourism support package for Hurunui announced
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced support of up to $350,000 for tourism in Hanmer Springs and the Hurunui District following the Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
Appointments to transport sector roles
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has made some appointments to the Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) Board. More >>
Nursing graduates finding jobs sooner
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says more than half the country’s nurses who graduated in November have already found jobs through the system which matches graduates with employers. More >>
Housing at Pt England Reserve a step closer
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation changing the designation of part of Auckland’s Point England Reserve so houses can be built has passed its first reading in Parliament, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
New strategy to drive healthy ageing
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s first strategy to focus on healthy ageing has been launched today by Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. More >>
Second major care reform Bill passes first reading
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that a Bill enabling the second stage of major state care reforms has passed its first reading in Parliament. More >>
Minister welcomes plan for more social housing
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed the release of the Ministry of Social Development’s Purchasing Strategy for social housing, saying it gives providers direction and certainty. More >>
New process for settling Kaikoura quake claims
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission (EQC) Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between EQC and private insurers. More >>
Ministers welcome major Fonterra investment
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Ministers Nathan Guy and Jo Goodhew have welcomed Fonterra's announcement that it will be investing $240 million to build a new mozzarella plant at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, driven in part by the success of the Primary Growth Partnership ... More >>
Government’s economic strategy unchanged
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is committed to building on its proven track record of strong economic and fiscal management, Acting Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
KiwiSaver fee reporting compulsory from 2018
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced all KiwiSaver annual statements will have to disclose total fees paid in dollar terms from 2018. More >>
$20m upscaling for Macleans College redevelopment
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
An extra $20.7 million will be invested in the redevelopment of Macleans College in Bucklands Beach, Auckland, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
Minister appoints Crown Manager to Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today appointed a Crown Manager to Tai Poutini Polytechnic on the South Island’s West Coast. More >>
