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Historic Paris Agreement comes into force
Friday, 4 November 2016, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed the historic Paris Agreement, which comes into force today. More >>
President of Hungary to visit NZ
Friday, 4 November 2016, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
President of Hungary to visit NZ More >>
Week-long consultation on fibre to farms opens
Friday, 4 November 2016, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams has today welcomed the Commerce Select Committee’s decision to seek public submissions on the benefits of rolling out fibre on rural electricity infrastructure, albeit on a shortened timeframe. More >>
TPP Bill has its second reading in Parliament
Friday, 4 November 2016, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Trade Todd McClay has welcomed the second reading of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) Amendment Bill in Parliament today. More >>
First reading for election broadcasting changes
Friday, 4 November 2016, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Broadcasting (Election Programmes and Election Advertising) Amendment Bill, recently introduced to the House by Justice and Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams, has today received its first reading. More >>
Construction set to start on Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today welcomed a significant step towards completing a key section of the Government’s Pūhoi to Wellsford Road of National Significance. More >>
Minister welcomes new graduates
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has welcomed 19 new Corrections Officers who graduated today. More >>
Work on critical Queenstown roading project now underway
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges turned the sod on a long awaited transport project in Queenstown today along with recently elected Mayor of the Queenstown Lakes District, Jim Boult. More >>
NZ tops Global Prosperity Index
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has been ranked first in the world in the 2016 Legatum Institute’s Global Prosperity Index, up from fourth position last year. More >>
Scholarships promote better Pacific health outcomes
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is encouraging Pacific students interested in any aspects of health studies to apply for the 2017 Pacific Health Scholarships. More >>
Funding boost for FMA and Companies Office
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has today announced the government’s approval to increase funding for the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Companies Office. More >>
Information sharing framework to protect children
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley say that a comprehensive information sharing framework is to be created to keep vulnerable children and young people safe from harm, as part of the radical overhaul of care and protection. More >>
Bill to strengthen ranger powers passes second reading
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed the second reading of a bill to modernise and strengthen DOC rangers’ ability to protect native wildlife from poaching and smuggling. More >>
2016 Clinicians Challenge highlights innovation
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has congratulated this year’s Clinicians Challenge winners for their innovative IT solutions to improve healthcare. More >>
Man charged over Milford fire
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
A 49-year-old North Shore man faces six charges in relation to a fire in Milford yesterday afternoon. The man has been charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession for supply of methamphetamine, possession of equipment, possession of ... More >>
Cutting edge curriculum design tool goes live
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today launched a new online curriculum design tool to improve learning experiences for children and young people inCommunities of Learning | Kāhui Ako around the country. More >>
Trans-Tasman collaboration on cyber security
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Australia are working together on practical initiatives to boost trans-Tasman cyber security, Communications Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
$65.2m in Marsden funding for NZ researchers
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s top researchers have been awarded $65.2 million in Marsden Fund grants in the 2016 funding round, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
Speech to the NZ Payroll Practitioners Conference
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. This is my first address to you as Revenue Minister and it’s a great opportunity to meet some of the people who help implement government policies. More >>
Agricultural Compounds Bill passes into law
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew welcomes the final passage through Parliament of The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill, which will result in more innovative agricultural products being brought to the New Zealand market. More >>
