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NZ & Saudi seek early completion of GCC FTA
Thursday, 29 September 2016, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, the Minister of Commerce and Investment, have agreed to work towards early completion of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA). More >>
Minister pays tribute to fallen Police Officers
Thursday, 29 September 2016, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins has paid tribute to Police who have lost their lives in the line of duty. More >>
Residential red zone decisions a step closer
Thursday, 29 September 2016, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the first step towards deciding the future use of Christchurch’s residential red zones. More >>
English: Social Investment Analytics Layer launch
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
I’m pleased to see such a good turnout for what is, I believe, a significant step towards better services for people, and better government for the country. More >>
Impact of NZ’s academic research rising
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today welcomed figures that show the impact of New Zealand’s academic research has been rising when compared with the rest of the world. More >>
Minister grateful for Ian Simpson’s service
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Gerry Brownlee says outgoing chief executive Ian Simpson should be commended for his leadership during unprecedented times in the nation’s history. More >>
Hillary Fellowship to help deliver new Global Impact Visa
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will partner with the Edmund Hillary Fellowship to bring innovation-based ventures to New Zealand, announced Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
Minister thanks social workers on National Day
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says National Social Workers’ Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the important work social workers do and thank them for the difference they make for families. More >>
NZ to host Social Enterprise World Forum
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has participated in the New Zealand delegation to the 2016 Social Enterprise World Forum in Hong Kong, and is welcoming the opportunity for New Zealand to play host to next year’s Forum. More >>
Online retail continues to attract consumers
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Government
The 2016 Commerce Commission Consumer Issues Report released today shows the impact of continued growth in online retail says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Speech to the Global Education Industry Summit – Jerusalem
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Shalom. Tēnā koutou katoa and warm greetings from across the Pacific. More >>
Electric highway to encourage EV uptake
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says a nationwide network of fast-charging stations will help address one of the main barriers to electric vehicle (EV) uptake in New Zealand. More >>
First stage of Auckland’s East-West Link underway
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key and Transport Minister Simon Bridges today marked the start of work on the East-West Link roading project, one of the Government’s top priorities in Auckland. More >>
New connections with Dubai Chamber welcomed
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Trade Todd McClay today welcomed the rapidly widening commercial engagement between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates and said the two governments were committed to growing the trade relationship further. More >>
Mahia Rocket Lab launch site officially opened
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minster Steven Joyce today opened New Zealand’s first orbital launch site, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, on the Mahia Peninsula on the North Island’s east coast. More >>
New Reserve Bank chair congratulated
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English has congratulated the new chair of the Reserve Bank’s board of directors Professor Neil Quigley. More >>
Working Holiday Scheme with Luxembourg signed
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today signed a Working Holiday Scheme with Luxembourg during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn in Wellington. More >>
Wellington’s commitment to Predator Free welcomed
Monday, 26 September 2016, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington’s ambitious plan to become the first predator-free city in the country has been welcomed by Conservation Minister Maggie Barry. More >>
Swearing-in ceremony for new Governor-General
Monday, 26 September 2016, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced that Dame Patsy Reddy will be sworn in as Governor-General on Parliament's forecourt at 11.45am on Wednesday 28 September. More >>
“Let’s kick butt together” during Stoptober
Monday, 26 September 2016, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is encouraging young people who smoke to ‘kick butt together’ next month during Stoptober. More >>
