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New data for identifying flood risk

Monday, 27 June 2016, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister for Land Information 27 June 2016 Media Statement New data for identifying flood risk More >>

McClay to meet with Pacific Alliance in Chile

Monday, 27 June 2016, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Trade 27 June 2016 Media Statement McClay to meet with Pacific Alliance in Chile More >>

Announcement of honours for Dame Patsy Reddy

Monday, 27 June 2016, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key today announced that the Queen has approved the appointment of Dame Patsy Reddy as an Additional Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and as an Additional Companion of the Queen’s Service Order. “These ... More >>

Govt releases foreign trusts inquiry

Monday, 27 June 2016, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government today released tax expert John Shewan’s independent Inquiry into Foreign Trust Disclosure Rules, and the steps it is taking to strengthen tax rules as part of its work with the OECD to clamp down on base erosion and profit shifting ... More >>

Statement on Moko case

Monday, 27 June 2016, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today set out the reasons for the Crown’s decision to accept the manslaughter pleas of Tania Shailer and David Haerewa in substitution of murder charges for the killing of Moko Rangitoheriri. More >>

Gambling review discussion document released

Monday, 27 June 2016, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government

A public discussion document about the sustainability of community funding from pub and club gaming machines is now available, Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne said today. More >>

Police concerned with drink-driving numbers on Mardi Gras

Monday, 27 June 2016, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government

Police are alarmed at the number of drivers who were caught driving intoxicated during the Ohakune Mardi Gras this last weekend. More >>

Minister congratulates inaugural Pasefika Expo

Monday, 27 June 2016, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government

Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has congratulated all Pacific businesses, entrepreneurs and stakeholders taking part in the Pasefika Expo in Auckland this weekend. More >>

$14.5m redevelopment for Clayton Park School, Auckland

Monday, 27 June 2016, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that around $14.5 million has been approved for the redevelopment of Clayton Park School in Auckland. More >>

Trade Minister seeks Brexit meetings

Monday, 27 June 2016, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay says he is seeking meetings with trade ministers from the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to discuss the UK’s decision to leave the EU. More >>

Five new detector dogs for Customs

Monday, 27 June 2016, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government

Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says Customs detector dogs that are proving their worth, having sniffed out almost $10 million of undeclared and concealed cash at the border in three years since their introduction. “Customs dogs and their handlers ... More >>

$3.56m programme to support our communities

Monday, 27 June 2016, 8:17 am | New Zealand Government

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced the new Community-Led Development Programme (CLDP), supporting community-led initiatives into the future. More >>

Minister to attend WW1 commemorations in Europe

Friday, 24 June 2016, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley will represent the New Zealand government at First World War centenary commemoration events in England and France next week. More >>

Young people shine as conservation volunteers

Friday, 24 June 2016, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister of Conservation Nicky Wagner says it’s great to see young people rolling up their sleeves and volunteering for conservation. More >>

$37m school investment in Otago and Southland

Friday, 24 June 2016, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Around $37 million will be invested in school property in Otago and Southland, say Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye More >>

Shotover Primary School officially opened

Friday, 24 June 2016, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government

“The new school provides innovative and inspiring learning environments and is a welcome addition to the Queenstown community,” says Ms Kaye. More >>

Focus on off-season tourism reaping rewards

Thursday, 23 June 2016, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Focus on off-season tourism reaping rewards A 17 per cent rise in the number of overseas tourists to New Zealand in May shows a Government and tourism sector push to attract shoulder season visitors is working, Associate Tourism Minister Paula ... More >>

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