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More women contributing to the workforce
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand women’s contribution to the economy continues to grow, said Minister for Women Louise Upston. More >>
Queen Elizabeth II Pukeahu Education Centre opens
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed the official opening of the new education centre at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington today. More >>
Bill to streamline Food Safety passes first reading
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew is welcoming the Food Safety Law Reform Bill having passed its first reading in Parliament last night, with unanimous support. More >>
Unemployment rate down to 5.1 per cent
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Figures released today by Statistics New Zealand show New Zealand’s unemployment rate is now 5.1 per cent. More >>
New primary sector groups to support climate change goals
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Two new reference groups will help support New Zealand’s climate change goals and reduce emissions from the livestock and forestry sectors, Primary Industries Ministers Nathan Guy and Jo Goodhew have announced today. More >>
New Zealand to ratify Paris agreement this year
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
The Government plans to ratify the Paris agreement on climate change by the end of the year, Climate Change Issues Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Grants for community leadership announced
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced the first group of grant recipients from the new Community Leadership Fund – Hapori Whakatipu. More >>
Education Legislation Bill passes second reading
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 8:19 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed the Education Legislation Bill passing its second reading in Parliament, including two amendments. More >>
Dunne: Launch of Taking Action on Fetal Alcohol Disorder
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a privilege to be here tonight for this important event, launching Taking Action on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: 2016-2019 . More >>
Dunne launches Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder action plan
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Hon Peter Dunne has launched an action plan today aimed at better supporting those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and reducing the numbers of babies born with this preventable condition. More >>
New ethnic community funding round opens
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Ethnic Communities Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has announced the opening of the funding round for the new Ethnic Communities Development Fund (ECDF). More >>
$3.7m redevelopment for Te Atatu Intermediate
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest around $3.7 million towards the redevelopment of Te Atatu Intermediate School in Auckland, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
$500,000 funding to house family violence perpetrators
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister of Justice Hon Anne Tolley Minister for Social Development 16 August 2016 Media Statement More >>
4G RBI speeds lifted dramatically
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Faster speeds and higher data caps are ensured for many rural New Zealanders under a new agreement between the Government and Vodafone, says Communications Minister Amy Adams. “The new agreement means minimum peak broadband connection speeds under ... More >>
Defence estate regeneration plan approved
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Approval has been given for a $1.7 billion rejuvenation of Defence buildings, infrastructure and facilities, Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced. More >>
NZ exporters to UK asked about Brexit impact
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Trade 16 August 2016 Media Statement NZ exporters to UK asked about Brexit impact Trade Minister Todd McClay today issued a call for public submissions on the likely impact of Brexit on New Zealand businesses that export ... More >>
Auckland Council’s passing of Unitary Plan welcomed
Monday, 15 August 2016, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is welcoming Auckland Council’s passing of the new Unitary Plan, which is a key component of the long-term solution to the city’s housing challenges, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Intelligence and Security legislation introduced
Monday, 15 August 2016, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today introduced a bill to update the legislative framework and improve the transparency of New Zealand’s intelligence and security agencies. More >>
IMF to vet financial systems
Monday, 15 August 2016, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will arrive in New Zealandtomorrow to begin assessing the stability of the country’s banking and insurance sectors and financial markets, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Eight new projects for Sustainable Seas Science Challenge
Monday, 15 August 2016, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge will fund eight new scientific research projects through the Challenge’s new Innovation Fund. “The Sustainable Seas Challenge team looked ... More >>
