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Work set to begin on $4.2m Papatoetoe Central School upgrade
Monday, 19 September 2016, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Contractors will be on site this week, ready to begin the $4.2 million upgrade at Papatoetoe Central School in Auckland, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
New maritime patrol vessel for Customs
Sunday, 18 September 2016, 9:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nicky Wagner Minister of Customs 18 September 2016 Media Statement New maritime patrol vessel for Customs Customs is investing in a world-class patrol vessel to reinforce and enhance the protection of New Zealand’s maritime border, says Customs ... More >>
2017 Special Education study awards open
Sunday, 18 September 2016, 9:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata is urging New Zealand teachers to put their names forward for the Special Education study awards for 2017. “The Special Education study awards are an excellent professional opportunity for teachers to develop their ... More >>
Pacific employment scheme launch
Friday, 16 September 2016, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Following a successful pilot, Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has today launched Pacific Employment Support Services (PESS) at an event in Manukau. More >>
Housing Accords to be extended
Friday, 16 September 2016, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Three Housing Accords are being extended to ensure continued access to the streamlined consenting process provided for in legislation, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Minister opens Kauri Healthcare Medical Centre
Friday, 16 September 2016, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has officially opened the new $10 million integrated family healthcare centre in Palmerston North. More >>
Sri Lanka Prime Minister to visit New Zealand
Friday, 16 September 2016, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today announced Sri Lanka Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, will visit New Zealand from 1-3 October. More >>
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure growing
Friday, 16 September 2016, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has opened new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Nelson, Thames and Auckland as part of International Drive Electric Week. More >>
Govt signs contract authorising Rocket Lab launches
Friday, 16 September 2016, 11:49 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has today signed a contract authorising Rocket Lab’s space activities from New Zealand, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
$79m Western Springs College redevelopment underway
Friday, 16 September 2016, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government
A sod turning ceremony at Western Springs College this morning marked the start of a redevelopment that represents the largest-ever investment in a New Zealand school, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. More >>
Northcote development to boost housing supply
Friday, 16 September 2016, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will redevelop 300 existing Housing New Zealand (HNZ) properties into about 1200 new homes in Northcote, Ministers Bill English and Dr Nick Smith have announced. More >>
Safer motorcycling aim of new strategy
Friday, 16 September 2016, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
A new strategy aimed at reducing motorcycle crashes and improving rider safety has been welcomed by Acting ACC Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
UN Security Council: The situation in the Middle East
Friday, 16 September 2016, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand statement delivered by Hon. Murray McCully, Minister of Foreign Affairs, 15 September 2016 (NYK) More >>
NZ ranked highly in OECD for education
Friday, 16 September 2016, 7:46 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Education Minister Hekia Parata have today welcomed a report which shows the performance of New Zealand’s education sector, at all levels, compares well with those of other developed countries. More >>
Government and Council agree way forward for Transport
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English and Transport Minister Simon Bridges today released a joint report with Auckland Council which sets out a clear direction for the development of Auckland’s transport system over the next 30 years. More >>
Dunedin Hospital redevelopment next steps
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government has approved the first of three stages of the redevelopment of Dunedin Hospital. More >>
Minister welcomes new Constables
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins today congratulated 40 new Police officers in the Sir Edward (Eddie) Durrie recruit Wing 299. More >>
Business roadshow extends tour
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Craig Foss says five more locations are being added to the hugely popular Taking Care of Business roadshow. More >>
Minister welcomes 68 graduates
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has congratulated 68 Corrections Officers and Offender Employment Instructors who graduated today. More >>
Third highest growth rate in OECD
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
The third highest growth rate in the OECD shows the Government’s management of the economy is delivering more jobs and opportunities for New Zealanders, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
