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Technology making life easier for beneficiaries
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister Jo Goodhew is welcoming technological advances as part of the Simplification programme at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), which are making a big difference for beneficiaries. “The Government is committed ... More >>
Remuneration Authority appointment
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced the appointment of Len Cook as a new member of the Remuneration Authority (the Authority). The Authority is responsible for setting the rates of pay and allowances for Members of Parliament, ... More >>
$41m Youth Service extension takes effect
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says more young people will have access to increased support to become independent following an extension of the Youth Service which comes into effect this week. More >>
Minister welcomes Consumer Rights Day
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith welcomes Consumer Rights Day, being kicked off today in Wellington with a public event to help consumers learn about their rights. More >>
Ministers attend Australia-NZ Leadership Forum
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English will lead New Zealand's Ministerial delegation to the annual Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) in Sydney tomorrow. More >>
First Regional Research Institute announced
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced that the New Zealand Research Institute of Viticulture and Oenology (NZRIVO) has been selected to become the first new Regional Research Institute. More >>
New High Commissioner for South Africa
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of diplomat Michael Burrell as High Commissioner to South Africa. More >>
Earthworks to start at Moire Road housing development
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Earthworks are set to begin on the 196-home Massey East project as part of the Crown Land Housing Programme, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Affordable homes for Mt Albert development
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has today signed an agreement with Marutūāhu Rōpū and Ockham Residential Limited for a 100-home development in New North Road, Mt Albert, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
14 new high tech drug analysers for Customs
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
This week Customs is deploying 14 new FirstDefenders, a mobile substance identification device, to enhance its capabilities to protect the border says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>
10 new classrooms for three Auckland schools
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 9:40 am | New Zealand Government
Around $5 million is being invested to provide three Auckland schools with a total of 10 new classrooms, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
100 take up offer of help to move from Auckland
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
A total of 100 families and individuals have taken up an offer of financial help to move out of Auckland, freeing up social housing for others in urgent need. More >>
NZ ranked 1st for ease of doing business
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has been ranked the top country in the world for doing business in the World Bank’s 2017 Doing Business Report - up one place from last year and up from third in 2014. More >>
Waikato ISR pilot site opens its doors
Tuesday, 25 October 2016, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Ministers today welcomed the start of the second Integrated Safety Response (ISR) pilot site in Waikato and announced another $1.4 million in new funding to support the pilot programme. More >>
National enrolment service roll-out on target
Tuesday, 25 October 2016, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the roll-out of the new national enrolment service in general practices across the country is on target. More >>
$4m for new classrooms in Waikato schools
Tuesday, 25 October 2016, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Around $4 million will be invested to build a total of 11 new classrooms at six Waikato schools, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
Minister welcomes NZ’s first three way kidney exchange
Monday, 24 October 2016, 9:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister welcomes NZ’s first three way kidney exchange Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a three way kidney transplant exchange has been carried out in New Zealand for the first time. “Organ transplantation is a life-saving treatment and for people ... More >>
NZ-EU focus on WTO ag & NTB issues and FTA
Monday, 24 October 2016, 9:35 pm | New Zealand Government
24 October 2016 Media Statement NZ-EU focus on WTO ag & NTB issues and FTA More >>
Bridges to attend global energy summit
Sunday, 23 October 2016, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges leaves for Singapore today to attend International Energy Week. The global event brings together 28,000 representatives of the energy industry, Governments and non-government organisations from across ... More >>
Week celebrates Tokelauan language, way of life
Sunday, 23 October 2016, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is encouraging the Tokelauan community to take every opportunity to share their language with the wider community during Tokelau Language Week which starts today. More >>
