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New community-led programme now open
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has announced that communities across New Zealand are now able to take part in the government's innovative new approach to investing in communities. More >>
New Fonterra Hub for China
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed yesterday’s opening of the Fonterra Ying Hub in Ying County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, China. More >>
Vacant land at Counties Manukau DHB to be used for housing
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith say 13.1 hectares of vacant land at Counties Manukau is being freed up for housing. More >>
Consumers embrace product recall website
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
The government’s new first-stop-shop product recall website has been embraced by consumers says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Modern courts a step closer
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill modernising and consolidating New Zealand’s century-old courts legislation took a leap forward in Parliament today. More >>
Govt remains committed to Kermadec sanctuary
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is disappointed it has been unable to reach agreement with Maori fisheries trust Te Ohu Kaimoana (TOKM) on the Kermadec/Rangitahua Ocean Sanctuary, despite lengthy negotiations, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Government confirms City Rail Link funding
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has agreed to fund half the cost of Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL), Associate Finance Minister Steven Joyce and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have announced. More >>
New member for small business advisory group
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Small Business Minister Craig Foss today announced a new appointment to the Small Business Development Group (SBDG). More >>
Pharmac delivers savings on medical devices
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says Pharmac is delivering millions in savings for DHBs on hospital medical devices. More >>
Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Finance of Terrorism
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Thank-you for this opportunity to address this year’s annual conference for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Professionals. More >>
Lotto NZ earns world class security standard certifications
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today congratulated Lotto New Zealand on obtaining two sought-after international security certifications. More >>
Electric vehicles contestable fund opens today
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
Transport and Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today opened the Government’s Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund. More >>
Personal stories show positive impacts of early learning
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed a new report from the University of Waikato showing the positive impact that participating in early learning has on Māori and Pasifika children and their whānau. More >>
Canadian co-production agreement signed
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
A new film co-production agreement signed between New Zealand and Canada will build on the strong screen sector relationships linking both countries, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Education Act Update passes first reading
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
A legislation update to future proof New Zealand’s education system for the 21st century has passed its first reading. More >>
Offender identity check Bill passes first reading
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill creating more effective and streamlined processes to verify the identity of offenders has passed its first reading in Parliament with overwhelming support, Justice Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
Minister recognises work in the Pacific
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today acknowledged the work of 17 staff who have undertaken an overseas deployment in the last decade to assist and strengthen the corrections services of islands in the Pacific. More >>
NZ and China scholarships extended
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew has announced a two year extension for a scholarship programme that is deepening engagement between New Zealand and China, while boosting mutual understanding of each other’s food safety systems. More >>
$19m to redevelop schools in Flaxmere
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Around $19 million will be invested to redevelop Flaxmere College and Kimi Ora Community School in Flaxmere, Hastings, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
$209m funding for new science projects
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced a total investment of over $209 million over the next five years in new scientific research projects through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) 2016 Endeavour ... More >>
