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Changes to kiwifruit regulations
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 11 August 2016 Media Statement Changes to kiwifruit regulations The Government is updating kiwifruit regulations to ensure the industry is best structured for future growth, says Primary Industries Minister ... More >>
New Zealand First misleads on crime stats
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand First is misleading the public through its incorrect use of raw data which are not official statistics, Police Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
One week until consultation closes on new fire services regs
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne has called on the New Zealand public to take the opportunity to have their say on the operation of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ). More >>
Hi-tech summer internship opportunities grow
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced 245 R&D Experience Grants have been approved for 116 businesses to employ students over the 2016/17 summer break. More >>
Final call for nominations for 2016 local elections
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is encouraging those thinking about standing in this year’s local elections to get their nominations in on time. More >>
Driver programme reaches milestone
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is today congratulating the Community Driver Mentor Programme (CDMP) on helping 500 young people successfully sit their restricted driver licence test. More >>
Minister calls for consumers to take stock of finances
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has today called for people to use the drop in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) as a chance to review finances and savings and consider debt reduction. More >>
New trio become SuperSeniors Champions
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Three well-known older New Zealanders are the latest to join the SuperSeniors Champions as advocates and role models, Seniors Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Passchendaele multi-media comp opens
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss today launched the 2016 Battle of Passchendaele Multi-Media Competition. More >>
Funding for Uawa River, estuary clean-up
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Gisborne’s Uawa River and estuary will get a clean-up with funding of $500,000 from the Te Mana o Te Wai fund, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox announced today. More >>
Incredible Years Programme improving student behaviour
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
The Education Minister Hekia Parata has praised a programme that’s reducing challenging behaviour in ECEs and primary schools. More >>
Half a million calls to Language Line
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says Language Line has logged more than half a million calls to its telephone interpreting service. More >>
$750k package to help Samoa prepare for emergencies
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye has announced the next phase of a project funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT) and delivered by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM), aimed at helping Samoa build its resilience ... More >>
Arts Access Awards celebrate difference
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
Tonight’s Arts Access Awards are a celebration of the power of art to change lives and bring joy and fulfilment to all New Zealanders, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry and Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner say. More >>
Justice collaboration will save money and improve services
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams, says justice service co-locations and refurbishments in two Auckland courts will save more than $5.3 million over 10 years and improve support for victims of crime. More >>
Appointment of Judges of the High Court
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland lawyers Mathew Downs and Sally Fitzgerald have been appointed Judges of the High Court, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Both new Judges will sit in Auckland. More >>
$435m Christchurch motorways a step closer
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Two major motorway projects in Christchurch are a step closer following the New Zealand Transport Agency’s announcement today that the construction contracts have been let, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
Collaborative group to improve nature protection
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A new collaborative group involving environmental and landowner organisations has come together to improve national policy on protecting nature on private land, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced today at the Environmental Defence Society’s ‘Wild ... More >>
High-quality teacher training programme extended
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today announced the extension and expansion of a ground-breaking teacher training programme to help strengthen and grow the teacher workforce. More >>
EOI sought for Tāmaki redevelopment
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Invitations for expressions of interest (EOI) in the Tāmaki redevelopment reaffirm the Government’s commitment to a large-scale transformation of housing in Auckland, Ministers Bill English and Dr Nick Smith say. More >>
