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Waikato to host second extended family violence pilot
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Ministers today confirmed Waikato would be the second site for the Integrated Safety Response pilot. More >>
Launch of name and identity of Archive Exhibition Project
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Tēnā koutou katoa I would like to acknowledge and welcome all guests here today, to celebrate this important milestone in our journey to launch an exciting new exhibition of three of our treasured taonga that shape us a nation. More >>
He Tohu: New Zealand’s new archive exhibition named
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Hon Peter Dunne today announced the name and visual identity of the new archive exhibition to open within the National Library of New Zealand in Wellington during early 2017. More >>
McCully to Suva for Forum Ministers meeting
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to Suva tomorrow for the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. More >>
Vietnam War 50th anniversary plans on track
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Vietnam War 50th anniversary plans on track Preparations to mark the 50th anniversary of New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War are well underway, with 35 veterans selected to attend a special service in Australia, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig ... More >>
Putting drink drivers on lock down
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Associate Minister of Transport 9 August 2016 Media Statement Putting drink drivers on lock down More >>
Improving how the Govt responds to family violence
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking input into a new Risk Assessment and Management Framework designed to keep victims safer, Ministers have announced. More >>
PM acknowledges Tourism NZ CE Kevin Bowler
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key has acknowledged Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Kevin Bowler, who has today announced he is resigning after nearly seven years in the job. More >>
Exciting growth in educational success
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has paid tribute to teachers, parents and students for the excellent rise in NCEA Level 2 achievement rates among 18-year-olds. More >>
Corrections marks 130 years of probation
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand was the first country in the world to introduce probation with the passing of the First Offenders’ Probation Act 130 years ago today, on 9 August 1886, Corrections Minister, Judith Collins says. More >>
Partnership to provide 300 youth mentoring opportunities
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Youth 7 August 2016 Media Statement $100k partnership to provide 300 South Island youth mentoring opportunities More >>
Partnership to provide over 700 youth opportunities [2/8/16]
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
A creative sector programme that helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds make positive life changes will receive $90,000 under a new partnership between the Government and Te Aratika Trust, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Government keeps back office numbers down
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders are benefiting from the Government’s continued focus on front-line services and restraint of bureaucracy, State Services Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Māori Television Board appointments
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Te Ururoa Flavell Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development 9 August 2016 More >>
Parliament captioning increasing accessibility
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
The captioning of all Parliament TV’s broadcasts will provide better access for deaf and hearing impaired New Zealanders, say Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams and Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>
Budget 2016: $19m to transform Customs’ workforce
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2016 is investing $19m over four years in modernising and transforming Customs’ workforce model, Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says. More >>
Disaster risk management focus of Samoa visit
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 9:21 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye is travelling to Samoa today for a three-day visit, focused on affirming the strong ties between New Zealand and Samoa around disaster risk management. More >>
Bill to simplify business taxes, tighten foreign trust rules
Monday, 8 August 2016, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A tax Bill to simplify tax processes, reduce compliance costs for smaller businesses, and tighten foreign trust disclosure rules was introduced in Parliament today, says Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>
Dutch King and Queen to visit NZ in November
Monday, 8 August 2016, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the announcement that His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will visit New Zealand from November 7 to 9. More >>
Rural Broadband Initiative phase one complete
Monday, 8 August 2016, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The first phase of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) is now complete, benefitting 300,000 homes and businesses, says Communications Minister Amy Adams. More >>
