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One in five Kiwis affected by cybercrime
Monday, 10 October 2016, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Only 17 per cent of New Zealanders say they have received training or advice about cyber security at work despite New Zealanders grappling with cyber security issues, says Communications Minister Amy Adams More >>
Congrats to the newly elected DHB members
Monday, 10 October 2016, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today congratulated the newly elected members to 19 of the 20 District Health Boards across the country. More >>
Minister attending Xiangshan Forum in Beijing
Monday, 10 October 2016, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee will today arrive in China to attend the 7th Xiangshan Forum in Beijing. More >>
Mental health awareness week 2016
Monday, 10 October 2016, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says mental health awareness week is a good reminder for people to think about their mental health and wellbeing. More >>
Hundreds helped into housing independence
Sunday, 9 October 2016, 9:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Hundreds helped into housing independence The Government has granted nearly $2.5 million in assistance to help people move from social housing to sustainable private housing, freeing up places for those who need it most, Social Housing Minister Paula ... More >>
Warmer months beckon overseas yachts
Sunday, 9 October 2016, 9:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The warmer weather signals the arrival of overseas yachts for the summer and Customs is geared up to welcome them says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>
UN Security Council: Syria - NZ's Statement
Sunday, 9 October 2016, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
UN Security Council: Syria - Explanation of vote on draft resolution put forward by France and Spain As delivered by Gerard van Bohemen, New Zealand Permanent Representative to the United Nations, 8 October 2016 Thank you for giving me the floor Mr President. ... More >>
Bridges to attend global transport summit
Sunday, 9 October 2016, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges will leave for Melbourne today to attend the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress to promote New Zealand as a test bed for new technologies. The Minister will attend from 10 to 12 October and participate in technology ... More >>
$23.5m Southern Cross Campus redevelopment underway
Sunday, 9 October 2016, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Construction work has started on the $23.5 million second stage of the redevelopment of Southern Cross Campus, a co-ed school for years 1 to 13 in Mangere, Auckland, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. “This stage of the redevelopment ... More >>
Congratulations and thanks for LG candidates
Saturday, 8 October 2016, 11:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today congratulated the successful candidates in the 2016 local authority elections. More >>
Minister responds to UNCROC findings
Saturday, 8 October 2016, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister responds to UNCROC findings Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the government will fully consider the recommendations made by a UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC). It follows discussions between the Minister, a ... More >>
Iwi consultation on trade policy refresh continues
Friday, 7 October 2016, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay today continued engagement with iwi leaders at a Rotorua hui on the refresh of the government's Trade Policy Strategy. More >>
Detector dogs training well under way
Friday, 7 October 2016, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner has met Customs five newest recruits in Auckland. More >>
Increase in gender pay gap disappointing
Friday, 7 October 2016, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Louise Upston Minister for Women 7 October 2016 Media Statement Increase in gender pay gap disappointing More >>
Govt welcomes adoption of aviation emissions agreement
Friday, 7 October 2016, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has confirmed New Zealand will voluntarily join an international agreement addressing emissions from air travel when it comes into effect in 2021. “New Zealand is one of 64 States, representing more than 83.8 per ... More >>
Women urged to consider a trade in construction
Friday, 7 October 2016, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, and Employment, and Minister for Women, Louise Upston has today opened the inaugural Women in Trades Conference, where she’s encouraged more women to consider a career in the trades. More >>
Retirement Villages Code of Practice strengthened
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Improvements to the Code of Practice for Retirement Villages will better support residents’ rights and resolution of complaints, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Major road safety programme to start this summer
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A $15 million road safety engineering programme designed to help keep all road users safe on key tourist routes in the South Island has got the green light,Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
Speech to uLearn16 conference – Rotorua
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Tena koutou katoa. Thank you for the invitation to speak on day two of the uLearn16 conference. More >>
Three new accelerators in 2017
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Callaghan Innovation will run three new accelerator programmes to help develop early-stage start-up businesses in 2017, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
