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2.4 million New Zealanders able to get UFB
Monday, 8 August 2016, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams says demand for the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband continues to grow as the rollout forges ahead. More >>
Charlie Tepana appointed to Te Taura Whiri Board
Monday, 8 August 2016, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Government
8 Hereturikōkā 2016 Pānui Pāpāho Kua whakatūria a Charlie Tepana ki te Poari o Te Taura Whiri More >>
Budget 2016: $17.2m to support Syrian refugees
Monday, 8 August 2016, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says $17.2 million over four years in Budget 2016 will help to support the 500 Syrian refugees arriving in New Zealand over the next two years. More >>
Deed of Settlement signed
Monday, 8 August 2016, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed a Deed of Settlement with Rangitāne o Wairarapa and Rangitāne o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua (Rangitāne) settling the iwi’s historical Treaty claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today More >>
Tauranga Harbour orca dies
Monday, 8 August 2016, 8:14 am | New Zealand Government
The young orca which became separated from its pod in Tauranga Harbour has died, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has confirmed. More >>
New ED at Waitakere Hospital officially opens
Friday, 5 August 2016, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes today’s opening of Waitemata DHB’s new $9.8 million Emergency Department (ED) at Waitakere Hospital. Minister Paula Bennett officially opened the facility. More >>
$7.7M Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway underway
Friday, 5 August 2016, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport 5 August 2016 Media Statement $7.7M Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway underway More >>
Sports Minister wishes Olympians well for Rio
Friday, 5 August 2016, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman wishes New Zealand’s top athletes the best of luck as the Rio Olympics get underway this weekend. More >>
$1 million for digital technology projects
Friday, 5 August 2016, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Education and digital technologies providers who have ideas for engaging projects will be able to bid for $1 million after Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced that a new Request for Proposal has opened. More >>
Survey shows higher numbers of Hector’s
Friday, 5 August 2016, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry have welcomed a new survey showing the number of Hector’s dolphin is higher than previously estimated. “A three year survey commissioned by the Minister for Primary Industries ... More >>
Tāmaki regeneration under new leadership
Friday, 5 August 2016, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Experienced director John Robertson has been appointed as Chairman of the Tāmaki Regeneration Company (TRC), the Minister Responsible for Housing New Zealand Bill English says. More >>
Deputy PM presents certificates to prisoners
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English today presented certificates of achievement to eight graduates of the Howard League’s Literacy Programme at Rimutaka Prison. More >>
New learning hubs for Whanganui
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today opened one of two new learning hubs in the Whanganui region to inspire and enable young Māori to achieve their NCEA and plan for their future. More >>
Tech-savvy kiwis should apply for Open Data fellowships
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Louise Upston is encouraging data whizzes throughout New Zealand to apply for two innovative Open Data Fellowships with Land Information New Zealand and the Wellington City Council More >>
Customers benefit from Vision 2015 success
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Michael Woodhouse Minister of Immigration 4 August 2016 Customers benefit from Vision 2015 success Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse today welcomed two reports which show the learnings of Immigration New Zealand’s successful Vision 2015 programme ... More >>
New ambassador to Japan named
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has named diplomat Stephen Payton as New Zealand’s next ambassador to Japan. More >>
Second round of Regional Research Institutes
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Science and Innovation 4 August 2016 Media Statement Second round of Regional Research Institutes More >>
Minister congratulates new Constables
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins congratulates the 60 new Police officers who will graduate as Constables today. “Today marks the start of a challenging and rewarding new career. Every day you will go to work with the knowledge that you are making ... More >>
More engineering and ICT students at universities
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today welcomed figures that show a greater proportion of domestic degree-level students are enrolling in qualifications in STEM-related subjects (science, technology, engineering and ... More >>
More palliative care positions to be established
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says up to 60 new palliative care positions are being established as part of the Government’s $76.1 million boost for hospices. More >>
