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Slip clearance to begin on SH1 north of Kaikoura
Friday, 10 February 2017, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Excavators have moved on-site and physical work will begin next week clearing the large slips on State Highway 1 to the north of Kaikoura, Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced today. More >>
Mitchell to attend World Government Summit
Friday, 10 February 2017, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Land Information Mark Mitchell will represent New Zealand at the World Government Summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 11 – 13. More >>
Increasing confidence in assessments
Friday, 10 February 2017, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
An innovative tool designed to improve the consistency of teacher judgements about student progress is being made more widely available. More >>
Next steps for Telco Review announced
Friday, 10 February 2017, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Simon Bridges today confirmed details of the Government’s new approach to regulating fixed line communications services from 2020, and released a consultation paper which seeks feedback on the regulation of the copper network More >>
Partnership School congratulated for excellent results
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Under-Secretary to the Minister of Education David Seymour has congratulated Vanguard Military School for its excellent provisional NCEA results, announced today. More >>
New bridges to reduce congestion on alternate highway route
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the opening of two temporary bridges on the alternate state highway route between Picton and Christchurch will improve safety and reduce travel times while repairs to State Highway 1 are underway. More >>
Chinese Foreign Minister welcomed to NZ
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed to New Zealand the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, who he will meet in Auckland tomorrow. More >>
Construction boom hits annual record of $19b
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for Building and Construction 9 February 2017 Construction boom hits annual record of $19b More >>
Historical homosexual convictions eligible to be wiped
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will introduce a new scheme to address historical convictions for homosexual offences, Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>
148,000 more Kiwis receive First Specialist Assessments
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says latest data shows around 148,000 more Kiwis have received a First Specialist Assessment (FSA) since 2008. More >>
More research into off-benefit outcomes
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has asked MSD to carry out further research into the outcomes for people who come off benefit, following the release of a report on the issue from Superu, which analysed pre-welfare reform data. More >>
$5.7m for research into diabetes management
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced the recipients of more than $5.7 million of funding to improve the management of long-term health conditions. More >>
Government to investigate fuel market returns
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins has today announced a Market Study into fuel prices/returns to be undertaken by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). More >>
Fintech and the future
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
The most innovative businesses in our financial services sector are now working together to help shape the future of our economy, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean. More >>
Wildlife Powers Amendment becomes law
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed the successful passing of the Wildlife (Powers) Amendment Bill’s third reading in Parliament this evening More >>
Minister welcomes year of Fire Rooster
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Judith Collins will welcome members of the Chinese community to mark the most important festival on the Chinese calendar at Parliament tonight. More >>
Report into CERA effectiveness misses the point
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The Office of the Auditor-General report into CERA’s effectiveness must be viewed in the context of New Zealand’s most significant natural disaster, the Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Tertiary education Amendment Bill introduced
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister, Paul Goldsmith, has today introduced the Education (Tertiary Education and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to Parliament. More >>
Finance Minister requests cost-benefit analysis on DTIs
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
A full cost-benefit analysis on Debt-to-Income (DTI) limits and public consultation will be conducted by the Reserve Bank before any decision is made on the potential use of the macro-prudential policy tool, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Kaikoura earthquake grants deadline extended
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Applications for funding from the primary industries Earthquake Relief Fund have been extended for an extra month, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>
