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Funding extended for Pacific health projects

Friday, 16 December 2016, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has announced extended funding to continue projects which are already improving the health and wellbeing of Pacific people. More >>

Agreement in Principle signed with Te Ākitai Waiohua

Friday, 16 December 2016, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

The Crown has signed an agreement in principle with Te Ākitai Waiohua to settle its historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>

Next UK High Commissioner announced

Friday, 16 December 2016, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae will be New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. More >>

Kaikoura inland road to open on Monday

Friday, 16 December 2016, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government

The Kaikoura inland road (route 70) will open for unrestricted use next week, providing a two-way road link in and out of Kaikoura for the first time since the earthquakes, Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced. More >>

More pregnant women get the care they need

Friday, 16 December 2016, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new report shows more pregnant women are getting earlier access to the services and support they need. More >>

New Ambassador to Saudi Arabia named

Friday, 16 December 2016, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has named diplomat James Munro as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. He will also be accredited to Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. More >>

Foss: Fourth Data Hui

Friday, 16 December 2016, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government

It is a pleasure to be here at the Fourth Data Hui. As Minister of Statistics, I see these event as a golden opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities we all face in the modern data environment. More >>

Appointment to the Board of Te Kura

Friday, 16 December 2016, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced an appointment to the Board of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura). More >>

Appointments to the Education Council

Friday, 16 December 2016, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced two new appointments and four reappointments to the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Established in July 2015, the Education Council is the professional organisation for teachers. “I am pleased to make these ... More >>

Kaikoura crayfish fishery reopening

Friday, 16 December 2016, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government

The temporary emergency closure of the rock lobster (crayfish) fishery along the east coast of the South Island will be officially lifted at 5pm on Tuesday 20 December next week, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today More >>

New Sylvester Primary School to open in 2019

Friday, 16 December 2016, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata has officially established a new primary school in the fast-growing north Hamilton suburb of Sylvester. More >>

Weight management guidance for kids

Friday, 16 December 2016, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the updated guidance on weight management for children and young people released today highlights the importance of sleep and the ongoing need to monitor children’s growth. More >>

Appointments to WorkSafe Board

Thursday, 15 December 2016, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced two new appointments to the WorkSafe New Zealand Board. More >>

Almost 57,000 student loan borrowers found in Australia

Thursday, 15 December 2016, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government

A new information sharing agreement between Inland Revenue and the Australian Tax Office has led to the contact details of almost 57,000 student loan borrowers being located across the Tasman, two thirds of whom are in default. More >>

New Zealand Rugby 2016 Awards

Thursday, 15 December 2016, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman will tonight help mark the success of New Zealand rugby at the 2016 NZ Rugby Union Awards. More >>

Outstanding year for NZ’s Defence sector

Thursday, 15 December 2016, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says 2016 has seen the New Zealand Defence Force respond to natural disasters, train Iraqi soldiers and future-proof the country’s Defence industry. “I think most of us will remember 2016 as a turbulent and extraordinary ... More >>