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Minister welcomes OECD delegates
Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith welcomes delegates from the OECD who are gathering in Auckland today, to participate in the Global Symposium on Financial Education. More >>
A step closer to increased flexibility for schools
Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 8:18 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says a Bill increasing flexibility for parents, students, school boards and home-based early childhood education providers has progressed to third reading in Parliament today. More >>
Bill updates 108-year courts legislation
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Parliament has passed legislation tonight that updates and modernises the century-old law underpinning New Zealand courts. More >>
KiwiSaver, HomeStart assistance tops $500m
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of New Zealanders accessing their KiwiSaver funds and the HomeStart grant scheme has more than doubled, with the funds for home deposits topping $500 million in the scheme’s first year, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Social Enterprise growth report welcomed
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Jo Goodhew Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector 11 October 2016 Media Statement More >>
Mt Roskill by-election date confirmed
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Mt Roskill by-election will be held on Saturday 3 December, Prime Minister John Key confirmed today. “I have been advised that given that Mr Goff’s resignation will take effect on 12 October, it is now appropriate to set a date for the by-election,” ... More >>
Responding to new Asia-Pacific security challenges
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The last 15 years has seen the international strategic environment become increasingly uncertain and unstable. More >>
NZRP changes to strike the right balance
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced changes to the Government’s New Zealand Residence Programme (NZRP) for the next two years. More >>
More Passport Services Now Available On-Line
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne says applications for urgent, lost, stolen or damaged passports and those that require a name change can now be made on-line, in a further improvement of the passport service. More >>
Partnership Fund Board members announced
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Eight members of the Partnership Fund Board that will lead the development of new collaborative partnerships to increase youth development opportunities were announced today by Acting Youth Minister Anne Tolley. More >>
Minister praises Maud Island eradication effort
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has congratulated DOC staff involved in the successful eradication of mice from Maud Island in the Cook Strait. More >>
$1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the nine successful applicants to a $1 million contestable fund for projects that will engage students in digital technologies. “We’re funding providers who have innovative and smart projects ... More >>
Speech to the Climate Change and Business Conference
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning everyone, it’s a pleasure to be here today. I just want to start by acknowledging Madeleine Wright, Fiona Driver and Gary Taylor, I really appreciate the invitation to come and speak to you. More >>
Crown Observer to support Kaipara Council settlle in
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Local Government Minister Louise Upston today announced the appointment of Barry Harris as a Crown Observer to support the newly-elected Kaipara District Council settle into its new governance arrangement. More >>
Joyce to South America for Finance Ministers APEC
Monday, 10 October 2016, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Finance Minister Steven Joyce will attend this week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) annual meeting of Finance Ministers, in Lima, Peru. More >>
Short deployment of NZDF engineers to Sinai
Monday, 10 October 2016, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Cabinet has today agreed to deploy an additional 35 New Zealand Defence Force personnel to an international peacekeeping mission in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Cycle trail a $37 million boost for regions
Monday, 10 October 2016, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
More than a million people used the New Zealand Cycle Trail last year, generating around $37 million in economic benefits for local communities, according to a new report released today by Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key. More >>
Freshwater management to benefit from new institute
Monday, 10 October 2016, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced the creation of a new freshwater institute between NIWA and the University of Waikato. More >>
Good mental health promoted through nature
Monday, 10 October 2016, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has encouraged New Zealanders to get outside and enjoy our special places this Mental Health Awareness Week. More >>
Minister commends new communications approach to victims
Monday, 10 October 2016, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has commended the Department for the work it is undertaking with the victims of crime. More >>
