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NZ First lets down iwi and the regions
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee and Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson say appalling behaviour by New Zealand First will unfortunately delay the passing of five Treaty of Waitangi settlement bills this week. More >>
Nathan Guy - Further work to improve ACC dispute resolution
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Acting Minister for ACC 20 September 2016 Media Statement Further work to improve ACC dispute resolution More >>
Maggie Barry - Western Front experience captured in new book
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A new book capturing the experiences of New Zealand soldiers on the Western Front during the First World War is a vivid and detailed account of a pivotal event in our nation’s history, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Govt invests $3m in showcase for Lions Series
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman say the Government is investing $3 million via the Major Events Development Fund to showcase Kiwi culture, arts, innovation and hospitality during the DHL New ... More >>
Ministers approve overseas investment in Silver Fern Farms
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Land Information Louise Upston today announced the approval of Shanghai Maling’s application to purchase a 50 per cent interest in Silver Fern Farms. More >>
Study lays out West Coast growth opportunities
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today released a detailed report on the economy of the West Coast that outlines significant potential to attract new investment and diversify the economy of the ... More >>
Study affirms Māori economic potential on West Coast
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell today welcomed the release of a study outlining opportunities to strengthen and grow the Tai Poutini West Coast economy, where Māori businesses are already key players. More >>
Care and protection for Pasifika young people
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Social Development 20 September 2016 Media Statement Care and protection for Pasifika young people More >>
Trade Minister to visit Indonesia and the Gulf
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay travels to Indonesia and the Gulf this week. More >>
Government secures more emergency housing
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
A target of around 3000 emergency housing places funded per year has been exceeded and Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett is seeking even more places to help house vulnerable New Zealanders. More >>
Canterbury Wellbeing Survey shows progress
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Associate Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner say the 2016 Canterbury Wellbeing Survey and Index shows Cantabrians are making good progress. More >>
Overseas partners help stop $204m of drug harm into NZ
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Overseas partner agencies have stopped illicit drugs with a harm cost of over $204 million from reaching New Zealand in the last financial year says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>
PM reinforces TPP benefits in New York
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has reinforced the benefits of the Trans Pacific Partnership in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York today. More >>
EPIC co-working space opens in Westport
Monday, 19 September 2016, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Communications Minister Amy Adams have today officially opened a technology hub to support new and emerging businesses in Westport. More >>
Oil and gas Block Offer 2017 consultation begins
Monday, 19 September 2016, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced the start of the Block Offer 2017 process for awarding oil and gas exploration permits. More >>
$3.1m funding for climate change projects
Monday, 19 September 2016, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Ministers Nathan Guy and Jo Goodhew have welcomed $3.1 million in new funding for 13 climate change research projects in the agriculture and forestry sectors. More >>
More pathways for young people in work and higher education
Monday, 19 September 2016, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata have today announced the release of a new Youth Guarantee Secondary-Tertiary pilot programme, DualPathways. More >>
Minister Parata to visit the US and Israel
Monday, 19 September 2016, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata will today travel to the United States to examine one of that country’s most successful education systems and to discuss training with leading academics. More >>
Congrats to all our Kiwi Rio Paralympians
Monday, 19 September 2016, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman and Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner say the country is extremely proud of what our Paralympians achieved in Rio. More >>
Suffragists’ sacrifice should not be forgotten
Monday, 19 September 2016, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
The best way to recognise the significance of the suffragists’ achievement 123 years ago is to engage and participate in the democratic process today, Minister for Women Louise Upston says. More >>
