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$16 billion tourism expenditure forecast by 2022
Thursday, 12 May 2016, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed new forecasts showing tourism expenditure is expected to grow by 65 per cent to $16 billion in 2022. More >>
Central Government – Local Government Forum
Thursday, 12 May 2016, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Central and local government come together in Wellington today for the 22nd forum involving the two sectors Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
Warmer, safer houses a step closer with Govt bill
Thursday, 12 May 2016, 12:53 am | New Zealand Government
A Government Bill to make homes warmer, drier and safer for New Zealanders who live in rental properties has passed its second reading in Parliament by 107 to 14. More >>
NZ Statement to UN General Assembly: UN, Peace and Security
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
As Delivered by Hon Murray McCully, Minister of Foreign Affairs, 10 May, 2016 (New York time) More >>
Flavell: Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill First Reading Speech
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move, that the Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill be now read a first time. More >>
New funding policy puts ACC on more stable path
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nikki Kaye today confirmed the Government’s new funding policy for ACC, and announced that ACC levies will now be set every two years, rather than annually. More >>
Telehealth service helps 14,000 Kiwis a week
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the new national telehealth service is providing high quality individual healthcare support to almost 14,000 people who call, text, and email each week. More >>
$2m to connect young Kiwis with science
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced that 44 projects have been successful in the 2016 round of the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund. More >>
Labour spurns exporters as TPP support grows
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay says the Waitangi Tribunal's finding that the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) does not breach the Treaty of Waitangi, along with today’s MYOB survey on TPP demonstrates growing support for free trade agreements in New Zealand. More >>
Budget 2016: More kids to get teacher aide help
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
An extra 1250 students will benefit from extra teacher aides thanks to a $15.3 million Budget 2016 funding increase for in-class support, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today. More >>
Funding for whānau-centred services transferred
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is transferring up to $11.38 million in funding and programmes from the Ministry of Social Development to support Whānau Ora. More >>
Regulating Drug Use: Prohibition and Legalisation
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to be opening this conference on ‘Regulating Drug Use: Beyond Prohibition and Legalisation’. I am well aware that I am speaking to a room full of experts of every stripe, who have devoted their careers, in one way or another, to the study ... More >>
Opening address to the Wellington Privacy Forum
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning It’s great to have the opportunity to open Wellington’s Privacy Forum and to talk to you about privacy this morning. More >>
Minister congratulates Ockham NZ Book Awards winners
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
The richness and diversity of modern New Zealand culture is reflected in the literature honoured at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2016, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
New building law to save lives in earthquakes
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill passed by Parliament by 120 to 1 requiring the upgrade of older buildings will save hundreds of lives in future earthquakes, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Latest rural broadband figures for Auckland
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
More rural homes, workplaces and schools in Auckland now have access to faster, more reliable internet, says Communications Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Student loan data sharing Bill passes
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse have welcomed the passing of a Bill which will help Inland Revenue contact more student loan borrowers in Australia. More >>
Guy: Speech to the B3 biosecurity conference
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
As you know, I’ve always said that biosecurity is my number one priority as Minister. More >>
Social Security Act rewrite passes first reading
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the rewrite of the Social Security Act has passed its first reading in Parliament. More >>
Ministers announce Green Ribbon finalists
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry today announced the 2016 Green Ribbon Awards finalists to celebrate exceptional environmental achievements by New Zealanders. More >>
