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Increase in seasonal workers for RSE

Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced an increase in the number of seasonal workers who can come to New Zealand to work in the horticulture and viticulture industry under the Recognised ... More >>

More social housing for Auckland

Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government

A new social housing complex of 120 apartments is to be built on surplus Crown land and an adjoining Housing New Zealand site in Auckland in partnership with local iwi, Ministers Paula Bennett and Nick Smith have announced. More >>

Great white butterfly eradication success

Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government

The invasive pest great white butterfly has been eradicated from New Zealand in a world-first achievement, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry say. More >>

Upgrades to Pukekohe public transport hub underway

Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Simon Bridges has marked the start of work on the second stage of an upgrade to Pukekohe Station in Auckland. More >>

Further announcements on dog control

Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government

The Associate Minister of Local Government Louise Upston has announced a second tranche of proposals as part of the national action plan to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks. More >>

Cross-party missions head to Europe and Iran

Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay and opposition MPs will travel to Europe and Iran over the next week to take part in a number of trade-related events. More >>

KiwiSaver relief for quake-affected

Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced relief for KiwiSaver members who are suffering financial hardship following the November 14 earthquakes, by making it easier for them to withdraw their funds. More >>

Proposed Horowhenua housing transfer not to proceed

Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government

A proposal to transfer the ownership and management of Housing New Zealand (HNZ) properties in Horowhenua will not proceed at this time, the Minister Responsible for Housing New Zealand, Bill English says. More >>

Korean FTA anniversary celebrated

Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay has welcomed strong export growth to Korea during the first year of the New Zealand-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA). More >>

Earthquake support package extended to larger businesses

Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley have today announced that the wage subsidy package for small businesses in and around Kaikoura will be extended to larger businesses in the district. More >>

Record UFB connections last quarter

Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Communications Minister Amy Adams says the number of premises connected to Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) has now surpassed 300,000 New Zealanders. More >>

New appointments & reappointments to the NZ Geographic Board

Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government

A refreshed membership of the New Zealand Geographic Board will ensure that New Zealand’s process for deciding official place names continues to reflect the interests of Kiwis, Land Information Minister Louise Upston says. More >>