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Minister encourages public dialogue at TiSA sessions

Monday, 20 June 2016, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay is encouraging members of the business community and civil society representatives to have their say on the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) and says there will be plenty of time available for a frank conversation. More >>

War on Weeds Dirty Dozen 2016 revealed

Monday, 20 June 2016, 9:13 am | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has announced this year’s Dirty Dozen plants as part of the ongoing War on Weeds. More >>

Call to be more ambitious in future RCEP negotiations

Monday, 20 June 2016, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay is urging trade negotiators to be more adventurous and ambitious, warning the government will only sign up to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) if it delivers tangible benefits for New Zealand. More >>

Volunteer Sector worth billions to New Zealand

Monday, 20 June 2016, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew is marking the beginning of a week which celebrates one of our most valuable sectors, both financially and socially, as National Volunteer Week gets underway for 2016. “New Zealanders are amongst ... More >>

Minister thanks volunteers

Monday, 20 June 2016, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Judith Collins has acknowledged around 1800 volunteers who donate hours of their time in prisons and community corrections sites to help offenders turn their lives around. More >>

Woodhouse welcomes opening of rebuilt refugee centre

Sunday, 19 June 2016, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Immigration 18 June 2016 Media Statement Woodhouse welcomes opening of rebuilt refugee centre More >>

Third house built by Northland prisoners for family in need

Friday, 17 June 2016, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Corrections 17 June 2016 Media Statement Third house built by Northland prisoners for family in need More >>

Rotorua court supporting community

Friday, 17 June 2016, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams has today met with Rotorua court staff and heard about their community initiatives, as part of a local visit. More >>

Māori business delegation to South Korea and Japan

Friday, 17 June 2016, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Māori Development and Associate Economic Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is this weekend leading a Māori business delegation on a six-day culture and trade mission to South Korea and Japan. More >>

New relocation grant available from Monday

Friday, 17 June 2016, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Grants of up to $5000 to cover costs involved in moving from Auckland will be available from Monday, 20 June, for eligible people who may want to relocate to other areas of the country but find cost a barrier. More >>

An extra $600,000 to support rural communities

Friday, 17 June 2016, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have committed another joint funding boost to rural mental health. More >>

$40m Rotorua UFB build completed

Friday, 17 June 2016, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government

Rotorua’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) rollout is now complete, meaning nearly 27,000 local residents can connect to New Zealand’s growing fibre network, says Communications Minister Amy Adams. More >>

Riccarton housing law change passed

Friday, 17 June 2016, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government

A $300 million, 600-home development on 40 hectares of Riccarton Racecourse land can proceed following today’s passage of special legislation through its third reading, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>

Coroners Amendment Bill passes third reading

Thursday, 16 June 2016, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government

Parliament has passed reforms to make the coronial system more efficient and reduce the impact of coronial investigations on families of people who have died, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>

Labour dishonest over Te Puea Marae support

Thursday, 16 June 2016, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Te Ururoa Flavell Minister for Māori Development Minister for Whānau Ora 16 June 2016 Media Statement Labour dishonest over Te Puea Marae support Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says Labour Party attacks about the Government not doing ... More >>

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