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Online business tool proves popular
Monday, 17 October 2016, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A free Business.govt.nz online tool is proving extremely popular, generating an employment agreement for New Zealand businesses every 12 minutes, with a 95 per cent satisfaction rating, Small Business Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
2017 PM’s Education Excellence Awards open
Monday, 17 October 2016, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata is encouraging all schools, kura and early childhood education providers to enter education’s answer to the Oscars. More >>
PM to lead business delegation to India
Monday, 17 October 2016, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will lead a high-level business and education delegation to India next week, visiting Mumbai, New Delhi and Kochi. “India is a key partner for New Zealand. It is a leading source of skilled migrants, international students ... More >>
$2.5 million to help offenders get work ready
Monday, 17 October 2016, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections will receive $2.5 million from the Justice Sector Fund to help offenders into stable employment. The ‘This Way for Work’ initiative, is a two year pilot programme, and includes a new in-house recruitment function and the provision of ... More >>
Applications open for PM’s Pacific Youth Awards
Sunday, 16 October 2016, 7:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Pacific Peoples Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says applications are now open for the 2016 Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards. “The pacific community is one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in New Zealand. Making sure they ... More >>
$17m to redevelop two Waikato schools
Sunday, 16 October 2016, 7:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Cambridge High School and Ngaruawahia High School in the Waikato will both undergo major redevelopments, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. “Around $8 million will be invested in Ngaruawahia High School, and around $9 million will ... More >>
Major agreement reached to phase down greenhouse gases
Sunday, 16 October 2016, 7:43 pm | New Zealand Government
An amendment to the Montreal Protocol which phases down the use of harmful greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning is being welcomed by Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith. More >>
Niue Language Week begins
Sunday, 16 October 2016, 7:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is urging Niueans in New Zealand to share their language with friends and work colleagues during Niue Language Week which starts today. “A week of celebrating Vagahau Niue begins this afternoon with a ... More >>
Tenancy law change on damage claims being considered
Saturday, 15 October 2016, 8:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Tenancy law change on damage claims being considered The Government is considering changes to the Residential Tenancy Act over when property damage costs can be reclaimed from tenants, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
NZ to support dairy development in Peru
Friday, 14 October 2016, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has today announced New Zealand will contribute $4 million to a four-year dairy development partnership with Peru. More >>
Freedom camping work underway
Friday, 14 October 2016, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has commissioned a joint working group to improve the effectiveness and reliability of the local bylaws system and specifically prioritising the freedom camping regime. More >>
McClay to Europe to promote trade agenda
Friday, 14 October 2016, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay travels to Europe tomorrow for discussions on trade with the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). More >>
Ambassador to Colombia named
Friday, 14 October 2016, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced diplomat Lucy Duncan as New Zealand’s first resident Ambassador to Colombia. More >>
$21.8m Eastern Access Road gets the go ahead
Friday, 14 October 2016, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed today’s announcement that funding has been approved for the construction of Queenstown’s $21.8 million Eastern Access Road. The Eastern Access Road is a critical link in Queenstown’s transport network ... More >>
Minister congratulates Food Awards winners
Friday, 14 October 2016, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew last night presented the Supreme Award for the 2016 NZ Food Awards in Auckland, and is congratulating all of the category winners for their achievements. More >>
PM extends condolences on passing of Thai King
Friday, 14 October 2016, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key says his thoughts are with the people of Thailand following the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. “King Bhumibol was the world’s longest serving monarch and presided over a period of transformative growth and development ... More >>
Works begins on the final section of the Waikato Expressway
Friday, 14 October 2016, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today turned the sod on the seventh and final section of the Government’s $2.1 billion Waikato Expressway. More >>
Safer Boating Week — get on board!
Friday, 14 October 2016, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is encouraging boaties to get on board this Safer Boating Week. More >>
Minister congratulates NEXT Woman of the Year winners
Friday, 14 October 2016, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women, Louise Upston, tonight announced the 2016 NEXT Woman of the Year award winners in Education, Health and Science, and Sports. More >>
Standards build bridges but also trust
Friday, 14 October 2016, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has welcomed World Standards Day being recognised today. More >>
