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Iwi and Te Reo Tukutuku members finalised for Te Mātāwai
Monday, 1 August 2016, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Hei tā te Minita Whanaketanga Māori, kei te koa katoa ia kua whakatūria ngā mema o Te Mātāwai e ngā kāhui ā-iwi me Te Reo Tukutuku. More >>
Infrastructure advisory board appointments
Monday, 1 August 2016, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English has welcomed the appointment of Lawrence Yule, Geoff Hunt and Fiona Mules to the National Infrastructure Advisory Board, and the appointment of existing board member John Rae as the new board chairman. More >>
Latest property report shows similar trends
Monday, 1 August 2016, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Newly released figures again show overseas tax resident buyers and sellers are behind three percent of New Zealand property transfers, Land Information Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
Hon Todd McClay: Speech to Trans-Tasman Business Circle
Monday, 1 August 2016, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
As a trading nation, New Zealand has much it can be proud of. For two small islands of 4.5 million people, thousands of kilometers from distant markets, we produce high quality goods and services wanted by consumers all over the world. More >>
Women encouraged to join SOE Boards
Monday, 1 August 2016, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Todd McClay called for nominations for the Boards of Airways Ltd, AsureQuality Ltd, Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd (MetService), and Quotable Value New Zealand Ltd (QV). More >>
Three more Special Housing Areas for Nelson
Monday, 1 August 2016, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for Building and Housing 30 July 2016 Three more Special Housing Areas for Nelson More >>
Spinal cord impairment registry goes live
Monday, 1 August 2016, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
A national registry which goes live today will lead to better services and better care and support for people living with a spinal cord impairment, say Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and ACC Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
Barrister Jane Taylor to Chair NZ Post Board
Monday, 1 August 2016, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister Todd McClay have announced the appointment of Jane Taylor to the Board of NZ Post commencing today. More >>
New state highway for Northland
Monday, 1 August 2016, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
A new state highway has been created in Northland, creating a stronger link between the forestry industry and port, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
Recipients of bravery award congratulated
Monday, 1 August 2016, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Judith Collins has congratulated the 11 people, five of them police officers, who were named as recipients of New Zealand Bravery Awards today for putting their lives at immediate risk to save or attempt to save others. More >>
Government considering new options for freedom camping
Monday, 1 August 2016, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is considering ways to improve the management of freedom camping which could include widening councils’ infringement powers, says local government Minister Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. More >>
Predator Free community fund to boost conservation efforts
Sunday, 31 July 2016, 5:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has today welcomed the efforts of a young Taranaki conservationist which will contribute to making New Zealand predator free by 2050. More >>
Government raises KiwiSaver HomeStart caps
Sunday, 31 July 2016, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is increasing the income and house price caps of the KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme to ensure it meets its objectives of helping New Zealanders buy their first home, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Minister’s fund helps Kiwi kids into sport
Sunday, 31 July 2016, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has awarded a number of grants to enable more Kiwi kids to play winter sport More >>
Embracing Cook Islands Language Week
Sunday, 31 July 2016, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has joined Cook Islands communities across New Zealand to celebrate Cook Islands Language Week 2016. More >>
Minister encouraged by progress on future of Wellington
Friday, 29 July 2016, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is encouraged by progress made by local councils and communities in the wider Wellington region working with the Local Government Commission on the future of their local government structures. More >>
Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Council appointments
Friday, 29 July 2016, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced two appointments to the new combined Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytechnic council. Michael Chapman has been appointed as Deputy Chair, while Ian Macrae has been appointed as ... More >>
Finance minister to travel to Australia
Friday, 29 July 2016, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English has arrived in Australia today to attend a range of speaking engagements and bi-lateral meetings. More >>
Supreme Court upholds Ministry position over leaky buildings
Friday, 29 July 2016, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye have welcomed today’s Supreme Court decision about the Ministry of Education’s case against Carter Holt Harvey over leaky school buildings. More >>
Consent stats confirm ongoing building boom
Friday, 29 July 2016, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Residential and commercial building work has hit an all-time record of $18.3 billion and 29,000 homes, confirming New Zealand is in the midst of the largest building boom ever, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
