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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 >>
Minister welcomes New Zealand Sign Language Week
Monday, 9 May 2016, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner encourages all New Zealanders to take part in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week to celebrate one of the country’s official languages and its role in developing a strong Deaf community. More >>
Budget 2016: Battle for our Birds
Monday, 9 May 2016, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
The largest pest control operation in New Zealand’s history will be launched this winter in response to a pest plague which threatens vulnerable native wildlife, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
$1 million for ASB Theatre in Blenheim
Friday, 6 May 2016, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The ASB Theatre in Blenheim will receive $1 million from the Government to assist with its development, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced. More >>
Police Minister to attend London Anti-Corruption Summit
Friday, 6 May 2016, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister, Judith Collins will represent the Prime Minister at the London Anti-Corruption Summit being hosted by UK Prime Minister David Cameron on 12 May 2016. More >>
Local Government - Iwi in positive discussion
Friday, 6 May 2016, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Local Government Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says Maori involvement with local government is being actively discussed by iwi leaders and councils. More >>
McCully to New York for UN meetings
Friday, 6 May 2016, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully travels to New York next week for meetings of the United Nations General Assembly and the United Nations Security Council. “The United Nations General Assembly has called for a high-level debate on the peace and security ... More >>
Nominations open for school boards
Friday, 6 May 2016, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata is encouraging parents and others in the community to put themselves forward for School Board of Trustee elections now that nominations have opened. More >>
Junior High school opened in Hamilton
Friday, 6 May 2016, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today welcomed the official opening of Rototuna Junior High School in Hamilton. The school, which caters for Year 7 to 10 students, opened its doors at the beginning of the year with the largest-ever first day intake of ... More >>
New Palmerston North cycleway will enhance city connections
Friday, 6 May 2016, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
A new shared cycle pathway in Palmerston North will enhance connections between the city’s residential, employment and educational areas, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
More books for visually impaired a step closer
Friday, 6 May 2016, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith says submissions are overwhelmingly supportive of New Zealand joining an international treaty that will make more published works available to people with a print disability. More >>
Corrections to acknowledge Mother’s Day on Sunday
Friday, 6 May 2016, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Children visiting their mothers in prison on Mother’s Day this Sunday can look forward to a special day, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says. More >>
ECan to transition to fully elected council
Friday, 6 May 2016, 8:31 am | New Zealand Government
Legislation paving the way for a two-stage transition of Environment Canterbury back to an elected council passed its third reading in Parliament today. More >>
Low-alcohol sales Bill passes first reading
Friday, 6 May 2016, 8:28 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill to make minor technical changes to New Zealand’s alcohol legislation has passed its first reading in Parliament with unanimous support. “Since the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act in 2012, we’re already seeing fewer alcohol ... More >>
Trade Minister welcomes Tribunal TPP report
Friday, 6 May 2016, 8:24 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the Waitangi Tribunal’s Report on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement which found no breach of the Treaty of Waitangi. More >>
Improved court facilities for Waitakere
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Amy Adams says recent refurbishments and upgrades to the Waitakere District Court will improve court facilities and services for the people of Waitakere. More >>
New Zealand’s top student named
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has congratulated former Rutherford College student Oxana Repina on being awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence at the NZQA Top Scholar Awards at Parliament today. More >>
Govt driving the switch to electric vehicles
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today announced an ambitious and wide ranging package of measures to increase the uptake of electric vehicles in New Zealand. More >>
Regional Culture and Heritage Fund launched
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
A multi-million dollar fund to support regional cultural centres has been launched and opened for applications today by Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry. More >>
