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NZ co-sponsors Syria resolution
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says New Zealand has joined with Egypt and Spain to put forward a UN Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo. More >>
$440,000 for Southland int'l education & skills training
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today announced a $440,000 funding package to promote international education and primary sector skill development in Southland. More >>
Predator Free 2050 leads global effort
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 programme is at the forefront of a global effort against invasive predators, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Todd McClay: Speech to Policy Exchange, London
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand economy is doing extremely well, because of trade liberalisation, not in spite of it. We are one of the most open economies in the world. More >>
Further progress for Taranaki Treaty settlements
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The House of Representatives sat through extended sitting hours this morning to pass the Ngāruahine, Te Atiawa and Taranaki Iwi Claims Settlement Bills through their third readings. More >>
Special Lotto Draw for Kaikoura/Hurunui earthquake relief
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
A special Lotto draw will be held on Saturday 10 December to raise funds for the Kaikoura/Hurunui earthquake relief efforts, Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne announced today. The draw will include the Lotto family of games, Lotto, Powerball ... More >>
Increasing trust in insolvency practitioners
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is introducing a licensing system for insolvency practitioners, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith announced today. More >>
Crime stats released as Police introduce new reporting tool
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A new reporting tool has been introduced to create a more user-friendly and interactive experience for the public and the media to access crime information, says Police Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Congratulations to Attitude Award winners
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner have congratulated the winners of the Attitude Awards, which recognise the exceptional contributions made by disabled New Zealanders. More >>
Breaking down barriers for working women
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Louise Upston has today announced changes to the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women to strengthen its focus on breaking down barriers facing women in work. More >>
Minister Flavell welcomes Southland plan
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Development and Associate Minister for Economic Development Te Ururoa Flavell is welcoming Māori involvement in the Southland Regional Development Strategy Action Plan launched today, which aims to diversify Southland’s economy, ... More >>
Predator Free 2050 Ltd board appointed
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
The company which will be a key player in achieving New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 ambition is now up and running, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Transport Accident Investigation Commission appointments
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Former Chief Legal Advisor for Treasury Jane Meares has been appointed as Chief Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC). More >>
$950,000 boost for Southland aquaculture
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today announced $950,000 in government support for Southland’s aquaculture industry. More >>
$520,000 for Southland primary sector
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today announced a $520,000 boost for Southland’s primary sector. More >>
Plan to diversify Southland economy
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today announced government support for a new regional growth plan to bolster the Southland economy. More >>
NZ science results headline encouraging international study
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 9:50 am | New Zealand Government
The latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2015 (TIMSS) results show that New Zealand’s Year 5 and Year 9 students scored have increased their achievement in mathematics and science, compared with 2010. More >>
Non-Tariff-Barrier research welcomed
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the release of two studies which shed new light on the cost and impact of unnecessary red tape and arbitrary trade rules on New Zealand’s exports. More >>
First of earthquake Bills passes in Parliament
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 10:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The first of three new Bills in response to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on November 14 has passed unanimously in Parliament. More >>
New Disability Strategy launched
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 8:05 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Disability Strategy will help disabled New Zealanders to participate and contribute to our communities on an equal basis as others, say Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>
