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Dunne announces Lottery Grants Board 2016/17 allocations
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Dunne announces Lottery Grants Board 2016/17 allocations Internal Affairs Minister and Presiding Member of the Lottery Grants Board, Hon Peter Dunne today announced that approximately $189 million of Lottery profits is being made available in 2016/17 ... More >>
LINZ Survey confirms appetite for Open Data
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is improving access to property information following a survey ranking it among the most in-demand types of government data, says Land Information Minister Louise Upston. More >>
Government to adopt Shewan recommendations
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is acting on all recommendations from the Shewan Inquiry into foreign trust disclosure rules, Finance Minister Bill English and Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse announced today. More >>
Help shape future of health for older people
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is urging people to make their views known on the Health of Older People (HOP) Strategy which is now released for consultation. More >>
First mobility action teams up and running
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says patients with musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis are being seen by new mobility action teams. More >>
Million Dollar Mouse pest drops completed
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
The ambitious Million Dollar Mouse pest eradication project on remote Antipodes Island in the sub-Antarctic has been completed ahead of schedule, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
US Vice President to visit NZ
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 8:40 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the announcement that United States Vice President Joe Biden will make an official visit to New Zealand next week. “New Zealand places great value on its relationship with the United States and the Vice President’s ... More >>
Financial Advisers regime to be updated
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 8:38 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced plans for changes to the Financial Advisers Act (FAA) and the Financial Service Providers Act (FSPA). More >>
$2.5m investment to improve preparedness for emergencies
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 8:36 am | New Zealand Government
A campaign encouraging Kiwis to be better prepared for emergencies kicks off today, says Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
NZ comment on South China Sea Tribunal ruling
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 9:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has called on all parties to respect the Arbitral Tribunal ruling on maritime rights in the South China Sea. “While New Zealand does not take a position on the various territorial claims in the South China Sea we have ... More >>
Council performance standards welcomed
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 9:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has welcomed the take up of a new performance standards system by more than a quarter of New Zealand’s councils. More >>
$90,000 for Small Communities Youth Grant Fund
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ministry of Youth Development’s Small Communities Youth Grant Fund will receive $30,000 each year for the next three years, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Have your say on dog attacks
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Local Government Minister Louise Upston wants to hear from New Zealanders about their thoughts on New Zealand’s dog control laws. This feedback will be considered as part of the Government’s review of dog control laws. More >>
New salmon farms for Marlborough
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The opening of two new salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds today is a welcome development for New Zealand’s aquaculture industry, Environment Minister and Nelson MP Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Work on Waikato Expressway steams ahead
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Work on Waikato Expressway steams ahead The final part of the Waikato Expressway will start later this year, with Downer NZ Limited being awarded the contract to build the $115 million Longswamp section, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. ... More >>
Comprehensive housing plan includes modular
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is moving ahead with plans to build modular social housing as a part of its comprehensive plan to increase the housing supply and house more vulnerable New Zealanders, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
McCully to attend Asia-Europe Meeting
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will travel to Mongolia this week to attend the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit. More >>
Housing affordability improvements welcomed
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Independent data published this week by Massey University showing a 6 per cent national improvement in housing affordability during the past year is welcome, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
ACC invests $30m to reduce falls and fractures
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
An investment of $30.5 million over four years by ACC, to support new and existing initiatives aimed at preventing falls and resulting injuries, has been welcomed by ACC Minister Nikki Kaye and Minister for Seniors Maggie Barry. More >>
Telco Act gearing up for 21st Century upgrade
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams today released an options paper which seeks feedback on the Government’s new ‘utility-style’ model for regulating fixed line communications services after 2020. “Every aspect of our lives is being transformed by changes ... More >>
