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Changes to petrol and diesel rules
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Changes to petrol and diesel specifications will support the growth of lower-emission fuels, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
New tool to help girls & women embrace STEM
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s now easier for young girls and women to pursue career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths, Womens’ Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Twelve days of consumer tips this holiday season
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Know your consumer rights this holiday season reminds Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Partnership Fund Board Chair announced
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
The Chairperson and Maori community representative for the Board leading the development of new partnerships to increase youth development opportunities were announced today by Acting Youth Minister Anne Tolley. More >>
Corrections Inspectorate to be more transparent
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
The Corrections Inspectorate function will be more transparent as a result of a new Inspectorate Reporting policy, says Corrections Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Safety improvements underway on SH3
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
The first of four safety improvement projects on State Highway 3 between Hamilton and Te Kuiti is now underway, Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced today. More >>
Snapper 1 plan accepted
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
A long-term plan for the future management of New Zealand’s most valuable snapper fishery has been accepted by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today. More >>
Pasifika dual language resources for schools
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today welcomed the release of dual language resources for Pasifika new entrant students. More >>
2017 STM Secondary Scholarships open
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata is encouraging graduates in high-demand teaching subjects to put their names forward for the 2017 Science, Technology and Maths Secondary Scholarships. More >>
UNSC Syria resolution vetoed
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says that the use of the veto in response to a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Syria is cynical and disappointing. More >>
Almost half a million kids in Communities of Learning
Monday, 5 December 2016, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Almost half a million kids are now benefitting from their school being part of Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. More >>
John Key one of NZ’s greatest leaders
Monday, 5 December 2016, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
John Key’s intelligence, optimism and integrity as Leader of the National Party and Prime Minister of New Zealand means he will be judged by history as one of New Zealand’s greatest leaders, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says. More >>
Speech: Prime Minister John Key announces resignation
Monday, 5 December 2016, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Just a few days ago I marked the anniversary of my eighth year as Prime Minister and my tenth as leader of the National Party. More >>
Prime Minister John Key announces resignation
Monday, 5 December 2016, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has advised the Governor-General and his Cabinet and caucus colleagues that will he will resign as Prime Minister on December 12. More >>
Pharmac increases access to new treatments
Monday, 5 December 2016, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes Pharmac’s major funding package with Roche for nine medicines which will benefit around 2,000 Kiwis. More >>
More funding for Auckland relocation scheme
Monday, 5 December 2016, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
More than 150 households have taken up the offer of financial help to move from Auckland to other regions, improving their own living arrangements and freeing up valuable social housing for others. More >>
Rollout of fast internet for schools completed
Monday, 5 December 2016, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today welcomed the completion of the project to provide schools with fast, uncapped, Crown-funded internet. More >>
NZ taking world leadership role against invasive species
Monday, 5 December 2016, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry today announced that New Zealand will take on a leadership role internationally, working with others to control and eradicate invasive alien species and protect native habitats. More >>
NZ-Iran Education Agreement signed in Tehran
Sunday, 4 December 2016, 9:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand education institutions stand to benefit following the signing of an education cooperation agreement in Iran today. More >>
Thank you to all of our volunteers
Sunday, 4 December 2016, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew is welcoming International Volunteers Day tomorrow (5 December) and is acknowledging the contribution made by New Zealand’s volunteers. “My heartfelt thanks goes to all of those who volunteer, in particular ... More >>
