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Modern court services for New Plymouth
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams has welcomed the completion of New Plymouth Courthouse’s $3.9 million upgrade. More >>
Ensuring quality investments for New Zealand
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Land Information Louise Upston says advisors to overseas investors are helping to make sure New Zealand attracts and secures quality investments. More >>
2017 Community Internships announced
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced funding of just over $200,000 to be shared by eight community groups under the Community Internship Programme (CIP), which provides community organisations with a paid intern with specialist ... More >>
Single point of access for learning support
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
A single point of access will be piloted to schools and families who need to access learning support for their children, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
Govt accepts recommendations on pay equity
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will update the Equal Pay Act and amend the Employment Relations Act to implement recommendations of the Joint Working Group on Pay Equity. More >>
New RMA standard for telco facilities
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to the National Environmental Standard (NES) for Telecommunications Facilities will make it quicker and easier for New Zealanders to get connected to new and better communications technologies. More >>
New members for Cadastral Board
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Appointments to the Cadastral Surveyor Licensing Board, New Zealand’s authority for setting competency standards for land title surveyors, will see its membership refreshed, including a new Chair, Land Information Minister Louise Upston said. More >>
Govt proposes social housing transfer in Christchurch
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is proposing to transfer up to 2500 social houses in Christchurch to community housing providers (CHPs), Ministers Bill English and Paula Bennett have announced. More >>
Guidance on non-structural building elements
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Advice to the building industry on restraining ceilings, ducting and other non-structural elements will improve the safety and resilience of commercial buildings during earthquakes, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
New walking & cycling network for Mt Roskill
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
A $4.9 million network of new cycling and walking paths across Mt Roskill is complete. More >>
Sharp Corporation’s recycling efforts recognised
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Sharp Corporation’s efforts to responsibly manage the environmental effects of its products have been recognised with accreditation to the Product Stewardship Scheme, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Western Ring Route a step closer
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has today opened the upgrade to the Causeway on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway, marking another milestone in completing the Western Ring Route. More >>
Minister recognises Howard League Literacy programme
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has congratulated seven prisoners and two prisoner peer mentors who graduated from the Howard League Literacy programme at Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility today. More >>
Lessons being learnt from Canterbury
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Lessons being learnt from Canterbury An ongoing focus on the whole of government response to the Canterbury earthquakes will prove invaluable for the New Zealand’s future resilience against natural disasters, Ministers Gerry Brownlee and Nicky Wagner ... More >>
Minister welcomes move to stand down cleric
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has welcomed the move by the Federation of Islamic Associations to stand down the Imam at the centre of hate speech allegations. More >>
Hurunui irrigation funding welcomed
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is welcoming an investment of $3.4 million into the Hurunui Water Project by Crown Irrigation Investments. More >>
Research partnership programme refreshed
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced a refreshed version of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) research partnership programme will open for applications in December with funding awarded in late-2017. More >>
Fourth international cable build now underway
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams has welcomed the start of the Hawaiki cable’s build at Mangawhai Heads today. More >>
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellows announced
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced the 2017 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships. More >>
Extra support for earthquake-affected areas
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has announced extra support for the clean-up in Kaikoura and surrounding areas following the recent earthquake and subsequent aftershocks. More >>
