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NZ backs stronger Pacific fisheries management
Saturday, 10 September 2016, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
NZ backs stronger Pacific fisheries management New Zealand has today been updating Pacific Leaders on our support for regional fisheries management, noting strong progress in combatting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Pacific. “The ... More >>
North Korea nuclear test an outrage
Friday, 9 September 2016, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says North Korea’s nuclear test is a dangerous affront to the international community and a serious threat to regional security. More >>
Big names to attend recovery symposium
Friday, 9 September 2016, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee has announced a line-up of key international leaders in disaster recovery and preparedness for a symposium sharing lessons from the Canterbury earthquake recovery. More >>
Changes approved for AFA Code of Conduct
Friday, 9 September 2016, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced changes to the Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFAs). More >>
McClay to head to Fiji to advance PACER Plus
Friday, 9 September 2016, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay is traveling to Fiji next week to attend the Fiji-New Zealand, Fiji-Australia Joint Business Council Conference and to progress the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus free trade agreement. More >>
Initiative to help Northland’s most at-risk kids
Friday, 9 September 2016, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today launched a new initiative that will bring social service agencies and communities together to support young people in Northland at risk of poor outcomes. More >>
$1.7m redevelopment for Kamo Intermediate
Friday, 9 September 2016, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata visited Kamo Intermediate School in Whangarei today to announce a new $1.7 million classroom block. More >>
DHBs progress suicide prevention plans
Friday, 9 September 2016, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says DHBs are making progress on their suicide prevention initiatives, but there is more work to be done. More >>
$2m for Māori youth suicide prevention
Friday, 9 September 2016, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Te Puni Kōkiri is providing just under $2m to 28 organisations nationwide to run rangatahi suicide prevention initiatives. More >>
Road user charges exemption for electric vehicles extended
Friday, 9 September 2016, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today announced an extension to the road user charges (RUC) exemption for light electric vehicles (EVs) which could save drivers up to $600 a year. More >>
New guide to drive investment in tech sector
Friday, 9 September 2016, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Communications Minister Amy Adams today launched a new guide to attract more investment in New Zealand’s fast growing technology sector. More >>
Standardised packaging legislation passed
Friday, 9 September 2016, 8:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Bill standardising the packaging of tobacco products has passed its third reading in Parliament today. More >>
Child sex offender register legislation passed
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says New Zealand’s first child sex offender register will soon get under way, following the passing of enabling legislation. More >>
Predator Free vision supported by DOC-Kiwibank partnership
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed a new partnership between DOC and Kiwibank which will contribute towards New Zealand’s goal of becoming predator free by 2050. More >>
Funding Advisory Group report released
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the report from the Funding Advisory Group and acknowledged the finding that six out of seven of the Funding Review proposals should go forward for further work. More >>
PM announces UXO clearance support for Laos
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will provide up to NZ$11.5 million in support for clearing Viet Nam War-era unexploded munitions in Laos, Prime Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Higher wages and low inflation helping families
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s average annual wage has increased by 25 per cent to $58,000 since 2008, while low inflation means much of the increase is lifting the spending power of Kiwi families. More >>
Changes to commercial fishing limits
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced changes to management controls for 25 fish stocks as part of the regular twice yearly fisheries sustainability review. More >>
Techies to bring fresh perspective on unlocking data
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Four private sector techies have joined Wellington City Council and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) as part of a new Open Data Fellowship – providing a fresh perspective on how to make open government data even more useful, says Land Information Minister ... More >>
New appointments to Sport NZ Board
Thursday, 8 September 2016, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has today announced that Bill Moran, former Treasury Deputy Secretary, and Jason Shoebridge, Chief Executive of Kantar NZ, have been appointed to the Sport NZ Board. More >>
