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G20 bodes well for New Zealand trade interests
Monday, 11 July 2016, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay says outcomes of the G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting held in Shanghai 9-10 July, are likely to be extremely important for New Zealand's trade interests. More >>
Plan takes fresh look at getting Kiwi kids active
Monday, 11 July 2016, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the release of an action plan which aims to get young people to get active and stay active. More >>
Consultation on patent terms extensions
Monday, 11 July 2016, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith announced today the start of consultation on proposed regulations for the patent term extension provisions in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Bill. More >>
Switching on cheaper, safer LED lighting
Monday, 11 July 2016, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Ten per cent of New Zealand’s urban streets are now lit by safer, cheaper and more efficient LED lighting, Transport and Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says. Last year the Government announced plans to boost the introduction of LED lighting ... More >>
Where’s the missing billions?
Monday, 11 July 2016, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
“The Labour Party needs to tell New Zealanders how they would build 100,000 houses in ten years when they have allocated only enough money to build fewer than 4,000,” Associate Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
PM congratulates Malcolm Turnbull
Monday, 11 July 2016, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has congratulated Malcolm Turnbull on forming an Australian Government. "I have been in regular contact with Prime Minister Turnbull since the election and have now congratulated him on retaining office,” says Mr Key “Australia ... More >>
McClay receives Brexit assurances at G20
Monday, 11 July 2016, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay has received strong assurances that New Zealand's trade interests will not be adversely affected as a result of the Brexit vote. More >>
Awaroa beach now for all New Zealanders
Monday, 11 July 2016, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Conservation Nicky Wagner welcomes the Awaroa beach property becoming part of the Abel Tasman National Park today after its purchase through a Givealittle campaign. More >>
Lotu-Iiga to visit UK for Local Government Forum
Friday, 8 July 2016, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, leaves for London today to strengthen Commonwealth ties and share plans on local government reform. More >>
$1.5m package for 1500 youth mentoring opportunities
Friday, 8 July 2016, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Youth 8 July 2016 Media Statement $1.5m package for 1500 youth mentoring opportunities More >>
May tourism expenditure boost for regions
Friday, 8 July 2016, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Regions are continuing to benefit from the tourism sector’s focus on attracting more visitors outside peak periods, Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Final part of Northwestern Motorway upgrades underway
Friday, 8 July 2016, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Work is now underway on the final project which will complete the upgrades of Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway, Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced. More >>
New Te Papa Tongarewa Board appointments
Friday, 8 July 2016, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage 8 July 2016 Media Statement New Te Papa Tongarewa Board appointments More >>
Customs staff recognised for long service
Friday, 8 July 2016, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner congratulates 134 Customs officers nation-wide for their service to New Zealand and attended a medal and long service ceremony in Christchurch this morning. “Collectively, the 139 receiving awards have served more than 3250 ... More >>
New rules to move more with fewer trips
Friday, 8 July 2016, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Proposed changes to the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (VDAM) Rule 2002 mean heavy vehicles can carry more freight or passengers on fewer trips, increasing efficiency while maintaining safety for road users, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
Another section of Auckland’s cycle network complete
Friday, 8 July 2016, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport 8 July 2016 Media Statement Another section of Auckland’s cycle network complete More >>
Appointments to Education Payroll Limited Board
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce has today announced the appointment of Sandi Beatie and Marcel van den Assum as new members of the board of Education Payroll Limited, and the reappointment and elevation to Chair of Murray Jack. More >>
Ka whakanuia ngā kooti Rangatahi
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Te Ururoa Flavell Te Minita Whakawhanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development 7 July 2016 Media Statement More >>
Awards champion public service excellence
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Greater collaboration and strategic thinking by the public sector is delivering real benefits for the public, State Services Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Working Group progressing reinstatement options
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
A Working Group is considering options for the reinstatement of the Christ Church Cathedral and will, once a consensus has been reached, recommend the best way forward, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
