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Data-driven disability plan proposed

Monday, 15 August 2016, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government

Improving the availability of quality information about New Zealand’s disabled community will lead to better decision-making by government agencies, Statistics Minister Craig Foss and Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner say. More >>

Drug seizures show border systems working well

Monday, 15 August 2016, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government

Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says Customs six-months drugs seizure statistics are tracking towards another record year, and show drug interception systems are working well. More >>

$6.9m redevelopment for Northland kura

Monday, 15 August 2016, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government

The Government will invest around $6.9 million to redevelop Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarere in Northland, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>

Acting District Court Judge appointed

Friday, 12 August 2016, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Manukau barrister and solicitor Soana Moala has been appointed an Acting District Court Judge with a jury warrant to be based in Manukau, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Ms Moala was admitted to the bar in 2002 and was a Crown ... More >>

Fourth Partnership Schools application round opens

Friday, 12 August 2016, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government

David Seymour, Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Education has welcomed the opening of the fourth round of applications to establish Partnership Schools | Kura Hourua (Partnership Schools). This round, announced last month , will see ... More >>

Creating safe environments for older people

Friday, 12 August 2016, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga Associate Minister of Health 12 August 2016 Media Statement Creating safe environments for older people More >>

Minister McCully to visit Europe

Friday, 12 August 2016, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to Europe next week to visit the United Kingdom, Slovakia, France, Hungary, and Russia. More >>

Appointments to New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO

Friday, 12 August 2016, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced five appointments to the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO. More >>

$12 million to support quake-prone heritage

Friday, 12 August 2016, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government

A new fund to help support the retention of New Zealand’s built heritage has been announced by Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry. More >>

Palmerston North ring road a step closer

Friday, 12 August 2016, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have announced the next stage in the development of a rural ring road for Palmerston North. More >>

Accessible Properties preferred provider in Tauranga

Friday, 12 August 2016, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government

IHC subsidiary Accessible Properties has been chosen as the preferred provider to take over the ownership of Housing New Zealand’s properties in Tauranga, Ministers Bill English and Paula Bennett say. More >>

Electric vehicles fund to focus on showcasing innovation

Friday, 12 August 2016, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government

Transport and Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today released details of the first round of the Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund. More >>

Industry on right track with ‘drive on left’ signage

Friday, 12 August 2016, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government

Local councils and tourism operators are on the right track installing ‘Drive on Left’ signs at campervan and rental car carparks, intersections and popular tourist spots, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. More >>

Veterans’ Health Advisory Panel appointment

Friday, 12 August 2016, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss today announced the appointment of Cathy O’Malley as Chairperson of the Veterans’ Health Advisory Panel. More >>

New agri-food research centre in Palmerston North

Friday, 12 August 2016, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced that AgResearch and Massey University will jointly build New Zealand’s largest agri-food research centre in the Food HQ Precinct on the Massey University campus in Palmerston North. More >>

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