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Ministers release Robertson Inquiry report
Tuesday, 17 May 2016, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Inquiry report into the management of Tony Douglas Robertson before and after his release from prison is being released today by Justice Minister Amy Adams and Corrections Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Queenstown housing accord gathers pace
Monday, 16 May 2016, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Progress is being made in tackling Queenstown’s housing shortage, with the second monitoring report showing the local council has more than met its first-year consents target, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
LA-Guangzhou-Auckland summit opportunity for Māori economy
Monday, 16 May 2016, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell this morning shared the stage with Mayors from Los Angeles, Guangzhou and Auckland to discuss further developing the cities’ cultural and economic relationships. More >>
Access to mental health & addiction services
Monday, 16 May 2016, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says people are getting access to the mental health and addiction services they need. More >>
Prime Minister’s Business Scholarships open
Monday, 16 May 2016, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Entries open today for the 2016 Prime Minister’s Business Scholarships, which offer New Zealand executives the opportunity to improve their skills at the world’s best business schools. More >>
Budget 2016: $15m to commercialise new Kiwi hi-tech
Monday, 16 May 2016, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced $15 million of additional funding over four years for two schemes that speed up the commercialisation of new clever technologies developed by scientists and entrepreneurs around New Zealand. More >>
Highest ever percentage of women on state sector boards
Monday, 16 May 2016, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand now has the highest ever percentage of women on state sector boards and committees, Minister for Women Louise Upston announced today. More >>
New resource for Samoan Language Week
Monday, 16 May 2016, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Samoa Language Week this year for the first time includes a new education resource to help people learn Gagana Samoa, the Minister for Pacific Peoples Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
Budget 2016: Cycle trail funding boosts regions
Monday, 16 May 2016, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Budget 2016 will provide $25 million in additional funding over the next four years to ensure the New Zealand Cycle Trail, Nga Haerenga continues to offer a world-class visitor experience, Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key announced today. More >>
Govt welcomes Hong Kong Airlines’ announcement
Monday, 16 May 2016, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed Hong Kong Airlines’ announcement that it intends to operate daily flights between Hong Kong and Auckland from November this year. More >>
Budget 2016: $20m for high performance sport & anti-doping
Monday, 16 May 2016, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
An extra $20 million will be invested over four years to maintain momentum in high performance sport and boost Drug Free Sport NZ, Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman says. More >>
Celebrating NZ success at the Invictus Games
Friday, 13 May 2016, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner congratulates the New Zealand Defence Force team on their success at the 2016 Invictus games in Florida. More >>
Former Canterbury quake temporary housing to in Franz Josef
Friday, 13 May 2016, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Building and Housing 13 May 2016 Media Statement Former Canterbury earthquake temporary housing to help after Franz Josef flooding More >>
Update fatal crash - Dome Valley - Waitemata
Friday, 13 May 2016, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Update: The road will be closed at least until 6 pm. Earlier alert: SH1, Dome Valley Fatal crash Friday, 13 May 2016 - 1:45pm Waitemata Police and other emergency services are at the scene of a fatal crash on SH1 in the Dome Valley, 7 km south of Wellsford.The ... More >>
McClay to progress NZ’s trade agenda at APEC
Friday, 13 May 2016, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay leaves for South America this weekend to attend the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) on 17-18 May in Peru and then to visit Bogota, Colombia, on 19 May. APEC Trade ... More >>
Foss to attend International Transport Forum
Friday, 13 May 2016, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss will travel to Germany this weekend to attend the Summit of Transport Ministers at the 2016 International Transport Forum (ITF). More >>
Vietnam War anniversary services announced
Friday, 13 May 2016, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss today announced the commemorative programme for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. More >>
Great Mercury Island declared pest-free
Friday, 13 May 2016, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Great Mercury Island/Ahuahu’s newly declared pest-free status is an outstanding example of what can be achieved with partnerships, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Schools to benefit from renewable energy package
Friday, 13 May 2016, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Energy and Resources Simon Bridges has switched on New Zealand’s first Tesla Energy Powerwall battery at a South Auckland primary school. More >>
Pike29 Memorial Track route finalised
Friday, 13 May 2016, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
The route and huts for a Great Walk in Paparoa National Park in memory of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine disaster has been finalised, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
