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$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 >>
More primary schools promoting healthy living
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Education Minister Hekia Parata say good progress is being made in encouraging primary schools to adopt the Health Promoting Schools programme. More >>
Budget 2016: Support to protect consumers
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 8 June 2016 Media Statement Budget 2016: Support to protect consumers More >>
$110k for youth development in Buller region
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Youth 8 June 2016 Media Statement $110k for youth development in Buller region More >>
Extra classrooms for Motueka High School
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
$1 million will be invested under Budget 2016 to expand capacity at Motueka High School, say Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
Farewell to Sir Graham Latimer
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell joins Te Taitokerau and Aotearoa in grieving the loss of Sir Graham Latimer, long serving chair of the New Zealand Māori Council who died today at his home in Pamapuria. More >>
Appointment of Queen’s Counsel
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Twelve lawyers have been appointed Queen’s Counsel this year, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. More >>
Volunteer fire fighters recognised in Royal Honours
Tuesday, 7 June 2016, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister, Hon Peter Dunne, has congratulated the seven members of the New Zealand Fire Service community who all received the Queen’s Service Medal in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours List. More >>
Pay equity working group reports back
Tuesday, 7 June 2016, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
The Joint Working Group on Pay Equity Principles has reported back to the Government with a number of recommendations, State Services Minister Paula Bennett and Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse say. More >>
