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Driverless shuttle to be trialled in New Zealand

Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Simon Bridges says New Zealand’s first research trial of a driverless electric shuttle will provide invaluable information about the vehicle and its potential for use in New Zealand. More >>

Steering Hawke’s Bay youth from gang life

Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government

A $50,000 youth leadership and mentoring programme aimed at helping steer young Hawke’s Bay people from gang life was announced today by Acting Youth Minister Anne Tolley. More >>

NZ advocates reduction in harmful gas use

Monday, 3 October 2016, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for the Environment 3 October 2016 Media Statement NZ advocates reduction in harmful gas use New Zealand is part of a global push to reduce the use of synthetic industrial gases that contribute to global warming, Environment ... More >>

ERoad first half sales disappoint in US

Monday, 3 October 2016, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Oct. 3 (BusinessDesk) - ERoad, the logistics and fleet management software and hardware developer, says its first-half sales were overall in line with its expectations, though its growth market numbers disappointed. More >>

Five years of Mothers with Babies Units

Monday, 3 October 2016, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Judith Collins visited Christchurch Women’s Prison today to celebrate the five year anniversary of the expanded use of Mothers with Babies Units. More >>

Draft plan for 100,000 wild kiwi by 2030 released

Monday, 3 October 2016, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

A new plan to raise wild kiwi numbers to more than 100,000 by 2030 has been released today by Conservation Minister Maggie Barry. More >>

$2m available to unlock curious minds

Monday, 3 October 2016, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced that applications are open for the third round of the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable science fund. More >>

$15.3 m to support offenders into employment

Monday, 3 October 2016, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Corrections Minister Judith Collins have announced the launch of a new initiative to support more offenders into employment. More >>

English to United States for IMF and World Bank

Monday, 3 October 2016, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Bill English departs today for the United States to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington DC. More >>

Celebrating Fijian Language Week

Monday, 3 October 2016, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government

Pacific People’s Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is encouraging people across New Zealand to embrace Fijian Language Week which starts today. More >>

Celebrating Blind Week

Sunday, 2 October 2016, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner welcomes the start of national Blind Week. “Next week is a chance for us to support to people who are blind or who have low vision,” Ms Wagner says. “A recent study shows that around 47,000 New Zealanders ... More >>

Maritime Radio Channels change this weekend

Saturday, 1 October 2016, 8:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Communications Minister Amy Adams says VHF radio channels changes which take place this weekend will ensure New Zealand’s maritime radio services are in line with the rest of the world. “The changes come into effect today (1 October) and will ... More >>

Guy welcomes Sri Lankan FarmIQ pilot

Saturday, 1 October 2016, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 1 October 2016 Media Statement Guy welcomes Sri Lankan FarmIQ pilot More >>

NZ and Sri Lanka commit to strengthening relationship

Saturday, 1 October 2016, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has today announced New Zealand will establish a diplomatic post in Sri Lanka, and welcomed news that Sri Lanka will establish a post in New Zealand. Mr Key met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in Auckland ... More >>

Significant visit to Israel concludes

Saturday, 1 October 2016, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata has represented New Zealand at the state funeral for former president, Shimon Peres, extending her education visit to do so. More >>

Updated Carer’s Guide released

Saturday, 1 October 2016, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Maggie Barry Minister for Seniors 1 October 2016 Media Statement Updated Carer’s Guide released on International Day of Older Persons More >>

KiwiRail and Transpower Chairs announced

Friday, 30 September 2016, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister Todd McClay announced today that Trevor Janes will be the next chair of KiwiRail, and former State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall will be the next chair of Transpower. Mr Janes has ... More >>

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