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Recognising a more accessible Parliament

Thursday, 9 June 2016, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner has congratulated the Parliamentary Service on their outstanding work in making Parliament more accessible for disabled people. More >>

Further views invited on competition law

Thursday, 9 June 2016, 11:55 am | New Zealand Government

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith calls for further submissions on the misuse of market power as part of the government’s targeted review of competition law. More >>

New Corrections graduates welcomed by Minister

Thursday, 9 June 2016, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Judith Collins today welcomed 17 new recruits to the Department of Corrections’ frontline. More >>

Government responds to small business report

Thursday, 9 June 2016, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government

Small Business Minister Craig Foss today released the Government response to the latest Small Business Development Group report. The response outlines how the Government is creating an environment that makes it easier for small businesses to succeed. More >>

Wāhine Māori celebrated at Parliament

Thursday, 9 June 2016, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government

Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell welcomes efforts from Māori Women’s Development Inc to further wāhine Māori in the areas of business development and entrepreneurship. More >>

$3m investment in Taranaki and Whanganui schools

Thursday, 9 June 2016, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government

Around $3 million will be invested under Budget 2016 to expand the capacity of schools in Taranaki and Whanganui, say Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>

Benefits from change to Carer Support Services

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Around 20,000 disabled people and their family carers living in the community will benefit from two national services formally launched today by Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. More >>

$1 billion for Pacific energy projects

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and the European Union today welcomed the successful conclusion of the Pacific Energy Conference in Auckland which saw donors commit over $1 billion for sustainable energy projects in the Pacific. More >>

Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Bill introduced

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government

A Bill that introduces a better balanced consumer interests test into the anti-dumping regime has been introduced, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith announced today. More >>

Funding to support regional tourism projects

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key has today announced the Government is investing in a further three projects to help boost tourism in the regions. More >>

More details of stakeholder events for RCEP announced

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Trade 8 June 2016 Media Statement More details of stakeholder events for RCEP announced More >>

Nominations open for William Wallace Awards

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says nominations are now open for the 2016 William Wallace Awards, which recognise outstanding young people in care and their achievements. More >>

Huge opportunities with Singapore

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has arrived in Singapore to explore ways to strengthen the bilateral science and innovation relationship between the two countries and meet with high-net worth investors to promote New Zealand as an investment destination. More >>

Helping exporters maximise FTAs

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Customs Minister Nicky Wagner is encouraging exporters to use Customs’ business outreach programme to help them make the most of the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) New Zealand has. More >>

Leading New Zealand botanists honoured

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 11:56 am | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has presented New Zealand’s foremost botany award, the Loder Cup, to Neill and Barbara Simpson of Queenstown. More >>

Ministers congratulate Green Ribbon winners

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

Te Whangai Trust from Waikato has today been announced as the Supreme Winner of the 2016 Green Ribbon Awards. More >>

Defence White Paper signals $20b investment plan

Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government

Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee today launched the Defence White Paper 2016, outlining a 15-year modernisation plan worth nearly $20 billion to ensure the New Zealand Defence Force has the capabilities it needs to meet the country’s security and defence ... More >>