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New Customs and Excise Bill introduced
Sunday, 27 November 2016, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
New Customs and Excise Bill introduced The new Customs and Excise Bill will strengthen border management and make life simpler for businesses, says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner. “The Bill will take the place of the out-dated Customs and Excise Act 1996, ... More >>
Te Atatu land secured for additional housing
Sunday, 27 November 2016, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Land suitable for 60 apartments on the Te Atatu Peninsula is the latest addition to the Crown Land Programme, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. “The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has signed an agreement to ... More >>
Funding for Sir Ed’s Antarctic hut
Saturday, 26 November 2016, 8:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will commit $180,000 towards urgent conservation work on Sir Ed Hillary’s historic hut at Scott Base in Antarctica, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced. More >>
Deed of Settlement signed with Te Rohe o Te Wairoa
Saturday, 26 November 2016, 8:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Deed of Settlement signed with the iwi and hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa More >>
Clearer labelling for oils and sugars a step closer
Friday, 25 November 2016, 9:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nicky Wagner Minister for Disability Issues 25 November 2016 Media Statement Hon Jo Goodhew Minister for Food Safety 25 November 2016 Media Statement More >>
Disability Confident campaign launched
Friday, 25 November 2016, 9:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Disability Confident campaign, which supports employers to hire and retain disabled employees, was launched today by Prime Minister John Key. Disabilities Issues Minister Nicky Wagner says the campaign is about showcasing the wide range of easily accessible ... More >>
Promote respectful relationships this White Ribbon Day
Friday, 25 November 2016, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams has today encouraged all New Zealanders to stand up, speak out and act to prevent violence against women this White Ribbon Day. More >>
Copyright Tribunal reappointments announced
Friday, 25 November 2016, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has today announced three reappointments to the Copyright Tribunal. More >>
Ture Whenua Māori Bill reported back
Friday, 25 November 2016, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell today welcomed the Māori Affairs Select Committee report on Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill. More >>
NZ to fight illegal fishing in Southern Ocean
Friday, 25 November 2016, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee and Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced that HMNZS Wellington will depart for the Southern Ocean on Sunday from Dunedin to monitor the annual fishing season in the Ross Sea region. More >>
New safety campaign focuses on visiting drivers
Friday, 25 November 2016, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Transport 25 November 2016 Media Statement New safety campaign focuses on visiting drivers More >>
Ngāi Tahu Tourism wins Māori Business Award
Friday, 25 November 2016, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
One of New Zealand’s largest tourism operators, Ngāi Tahu Tourism, has won the Māori Excellence in Export award He kai kei aku ringa at the 2016 New Zealand International Business Awards. More >>
Govt congratulates International Business Awards winners
Friday, 25 November 2016, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has congratulated WhereScape Software for winning the coveted Supreme Award at the 50th annual New Zealand International Business Awards last night. More >>
Grant for veteran support services
Friday, 25 November 2016, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss today announced a $175,000 grant for the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association’s (RNZRSA) support services programme. More >>
National bowel screening roll-out update
Friday, 25 November 2016, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says Southern and Counties Manukau DHBs will be the next DHBs to roll-out the bowel screening programme in 2017/18, after Hutt Valley and Wairarapa DHBs. More >>
Innovation fund reopens for teachers
Friday, 25 November 2016, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the opening of the third round of bids for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund (TLIF). More >>
$10.4 million funding for Gallery and Museum
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Whanganui’s Sarjeant Gallery and Museum will receive $10.4 million in funding for redevelopment work, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced. More >>
Australian, NZ environment ministers to meet
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith leaves today for Sydney to attend the annual meeting of Australasian Environment Ministers, with Ministers from each State, Territory and New Zealand. More >>
Ensuring copyright protection
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is updating copyright regulations to ensure the Copyright Act 1994 full takes account of New Zealand international copyright obligations, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Cycle safety measures roll out
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
A range of regulatory changes combined with record investment will further improve cycle safety this summer, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
