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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 >>
GST on online purchases Bill passes 3rd reading
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Cross-border purchases by New Zealand residents of services and other intangibles such as music bought through offshore providers will be subject to GST from 1 October 2016, following the passing of the Taxation (Residential Land Withholding Tax, GST ... More >>
Overseas tax residents behind 2-3% of property transfers
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Initial data generated from the Government’s property tax measures in Budget 2015 indicates overseas tax resident buyers are behind 2-3 per cent of New Zealand property transfers, Land Information Minister Louise Upston says. More >>
New role will free up pharmacists time
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new technician role will help to free up pharmacists so they can spend more time with patients. More >>
Body found in Buller River near Murchison
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Police can confirm they have found the body of a female in the Buller River near Murchison late this morning during a search and rescue operation. More >>
1.2 million can now connect under UFB and RBI
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Under the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) and Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) rollouts, more than 1.2 million New Zealanders can now connect to faster and more reliable internet, Communications Minister Amy Adams announced today. More >>
Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council reappointments
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nikki Kaye today announced three reappointments to the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC). More >>
New video interpreting service launched
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams has marked New Zealand Sign Language Week by announcing a new Video Interpreting Service for deaf and hearing impaired New Zealanders. More >>
Safer Journeys third Action Plan released
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss today released the Safer Journeys third Action Plan 2016-2020. More >>
Govt well-placed to deliver responsible Budget
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Govt well-placed to deliver responsible Budget The $167 million operating balance before gains and losses (OBEGAL) surplus for the nine months to 31 March was $334 million better than forecast, Finance Minister Bill English says. Core Crown revenue ... More >>
More than 1000 schools in Communities of Learning
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says a significant milestone has been reached with more than 1000 schools now in Communities of Learning, supporting more than 320,000 kids. More >>
10th anniversary of New Zealand Sign Language week
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today met with the New Zealand Sign Language Advisory Group and the visiting World Federation of the Deaf Board to mark Sign Language Awareness Week. More >>
Budget 2016: $12.6m increase for Māori Housing
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
The Māori Housing Network is to receive a $12.6 million boost over the next four years, helping more whānau to realise their housing aspirations, Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says. More >>
New map shows which GPs offer patient portals
Monday, 9 May 2016, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is encouraging people to use a new online map to see whether their GP offers a patient portal. More >>
TPP Bill introduced to Parliament
Monday, 9 May 2016, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Trade Todd McClay has welcomed the introduction of Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Bill to Parliament as an omnibus Bill. More >>
NZ tax rules open and transparent
Monday, 9 May 2016, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government remains committed to tackling tax evasion and avoidance by ensuring that our tax rules are open and transparent, Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse says. More >>
First of five new learning support hubs opens
Monday, 9 May 2016, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the opening of the first of five new learning support hubs to help 16- to 18-year-old Māori achieve NCEA Level 2. More >>
Agreement in Principle signed
Monday, 9 May 2016, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
7 May 2016 Media Statement Agreement in Principle signed with Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-ā-Rua More >>
Budget 2016: 3000 emergency housing places funded
Monday, 9 May 2016, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
For the first time, the Government will pay for about 3000 emergency housing places across the country per year so people have access to a roof over their head when they need it most. More >>
Labour confirms it is no longer pro free trade
Monday, 9 May 2016, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay is disappointed, but not surprised, that Labour has now confirmed that they will vote against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement legislation. More >>
