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Engagement on services agreement negotiations
Friday, 3 June 2016, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced public sessions on the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) in June, following attending a TiSA Ministerial meeting in the margins of the OECD Ministerial Conference in Paris. More >>
Minister launches Pharmacy Action Plan
Friday, 3 June 2016, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today launched the Pharmacy Action Plan at the All Seasons Pharmacy in Auckland. More >>
New $4.5m roundabout in Hamilton open
Friday, 3 June 2016, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says a new $4.5 million roundabout will improve safety and support economic growth in Hamilton. More >>
Big investment in Tauranga, Hamilton and Hawke’s Bay schools
Friday, 3 June 2016, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Around $53.5 million will be invested in school property in Tauranga, Hamilton and Hawke’s Bay as part of Budget 2016, say Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
New Zealand Lion Series 2017 - One year to go
Friday, 3 June 2016, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman says rugby fans have plenty to look forward to a year out from the New Zealand Lions Series 2017. More >>
More funding for the New Zealand Cycle Trail
Friday, 3 June 2016, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing more than $1.2 million in seven new projects for the upkeep and maintenance of the New Zealand Cycle Trail, Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key announced today. More >>
April accounts highlight monthly volatility
Friday, 3 June 2016, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
A smaller-than-expected $297 million operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL) surplus for the ten months to 30 April highlights the monthly volatility in the Government’s accounts, Finance Minister Bill English says. The surplus was $941 million smaller ... More >>
Opening of new 12-classroom block at Mount Albert Grammar
Friday, 3 June 2016, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
3 June 2016 Media Statement Opening of new 12-classroom block at Mount Albert Grammar School More >>
Glenfern Sanctuary purchase finalised
Friday, 3 June 2016, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Glenfern Sanctuary on Great Barrier Island has been bought for the public thanks to a joint bid backed by the Government, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Kakapo chicks return to island home
Friday, 3 June 2016, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Two young kakapo will be returned to the species’ pest-free island sanctuaries on a special helicopter flight today, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Appointments to Radio New Zealand Board
Friday, 3 June 2016, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams today announced two reappointments to the Board of Radio New Zealand (RNZ). More >>
Appointments to WorkSafe Board
Friday, 3 June 2016, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced two new appointments to the WorkSafe New Zealand Board. More >>
NZ calls for international action on environmental goods
Friday, 3 June 2016, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
NZ calls for international action on environmental goods Trade Minister Todd McClay and counterparts from six WTO members today released a statement at the OECD Ministerial Conference in Paris welcoming the progress that has been made towards an Environmental ... More >>
Govt provides $4.2m for Nelson Haven clean-up
Friday, 3 June 2016, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will contribute $4.2 million to meet half the costs of the remedial works required to clean-up the Calwell Slipway site at Port Nelson, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Child sex offender register Bill passes second reading
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Child sex offender register Bill passes second reading Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says a Bill to establish New Zealand’s first child sex offender register has passed its second reading in Parliament. The Child Protection (Child Sex Offender ... More >>
NZ and EU agricultural partnership in Vanuatu
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Foreign Affairs 2 June 2016 Media Statement NZ and EU agricultural partnership in Vanuatu More >>
Buckle up for Queen’s Birthday
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is urging drivers to buckle up, motorcyclists to wear a helmet and all road users to take extra care in wintry conditions this Queen’s Birthday weekend. More >>
Accreditation Council appointment announced
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced the appointment of Dr Andrea Grant to the Accreditation Council for a three-year term. More >>
RBI cell tower completion boosts rural coverage
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams today announced the completion of the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) Phase 1 new tower programme with 154 new cell towers now built ahead of schedule. More >>
Major investment in Northland schools
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
A $19 million investment under Budget 2016 will provide Northland schools with 16 new classrooms and a new site and buildings for Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Tonga o Hokianga, say Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister ... More >>
