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Future of our Fisheries discussion document released

Friday, 11 November 2016, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is encouraging people to have their say on new proposals to modernise and future-proof New Zealand’s fisheries management system. More >>

TPP Bill: Third Reading Speech

Friday, 11 November 2016, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government

Speech TPP Bill: Third Reading Speech I move, That the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Bill be now read a third time. My Speaker, New Zealand has shown leadership on the liberalisation of trade for the past thirty years. We do so because ... More >>

Recovery legislation bill passes third reading

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the Civil Defence Emergency Management Amendment Bill passing its third reading in Parliament today. More >>

Guest nights continue record rise

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government

A rise in guest nights in September shows the Government’s focus on building tourism’s shoulder season demand is paying off, Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>

$125,000 for drought-hit North Canterbury

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government

A funding boost of $125,000 will help North Canterbury farmers deal with ongoing drought conditions, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>

McCully to Middle East

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to the Middle East next week to meet with leaders and counterparts in Jordan, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories and to attend the Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi. More >>

Naval exercises in Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Plenty

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand Defence Force will host two large multilateral naval exercises in the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Plenty from November 13 - 16 in the lead up to the International Naval Review. Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the exercises, Nga Tahi and Mahi ... More >>

New Zealand hosts Pacific Parliamentary Forum

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Pacific parliamentarians, recognised for their leadership potential, are coming together in New Zealand next week for a Pacific Parliamentary Forum. More >>

New advisory group on smart agriculture established

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government

A new technical advisory group is being created to advise the Ministry of Primary Industries on how to accelerate the use of smart agriculture technology, Ministers Amy Adams and Nathan Guy have announced today. More >>

From Government Driven to Citizen Centric

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Tēnā koutou, hello and good morning ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry for the Interior for hosting both the Government 3.0 forum and the 3rd Digital 5 Ministerial Summit – and kia ora to my fellow D5 ... More >>

$1.87 million to fight Canterbury wildings

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 10 November 2016 Media Statement $1.87 million to fight Canterbury wildings More >>

Location announced for new Kumeu school

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Auckland’s new Kumeu Primary School will open on Gilbransen Road, Kumeu in early 2019, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>

Millions of new trees to be planted

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced that over 5.5 million new seedlings will be planted during winter 2017, as a result of the latest funding round for the Government’s Afforestation Grant Scheme (AGS). More >>

American Young Political and Policy Leaders visit NZ

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Arriving this Saturday are seven representatives from the USA, who are visiting New Zealand for a week. More >>

Revamp to 60-year old trust law

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Amy Adams today released draft legislation that will update our trust law and aid in their administration. More >>

Tax laws clarified for foster carers

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Changes to tax laws will clarify that payments to foster carers for the care of children and young people cannot be treated as income and are not subject to income tax, say Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>

Money granted for Neimann Creek clean up

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government

A creek that feeds into the Waimea Estuary is to be cleaned up thanks to a Government grant, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. The $67,000 Community Environment Fund grant will be used to restore the water quality of Neimann Creek in Appleby, ... More >>

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