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Todd McClay: Address to Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, 28 April 2016, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure to be here today to talk to you about trade. I do so at an interesting time, for the prevailing consensus in New Zealand on trade is subject to more debate than it has been for many years. More >>
Govt acknowledges Genesis commitment to removing coal units
Thursday, 28 April 2016, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has acknowledged Genesis Energy’s continuing commitment to phasing out its two remaining coal units by 2022. More >>
Community Organisation Grants Scheme opens
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Local community groups can now apply for grants under the Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS), which is open for applications from today. More >>
Three Regional Research Institutes shortlisted
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced that three proposals to establish new Regional Research Institutes (RRIs) have been shortlisted and that applicants will now enter the business case development stage of the selection process. More >>
Minister hosts ethnic communities forum
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga is meeting with the Filipino community in Winton today (27 April). More >>
2016 Afforestation Grant Scheme now open
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The second funding round for the Afforestation Growth Scheme (AGS) opens today and comes at an important time for forestry, Associate Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew announced today. More >>
New PGP Investment Advisory Panel Chair announced
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed John Parker as the new Chair of the Primary Growth Partnership’s independent Investment Advisory Panel (IAP). More >>
Network for Learning board reappointment
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Jack Matthews has been reappointed as a director of Network for Learning Ltd (N4L) for a full three-year term, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. Ms Kaye also announced the retirement of Martin Wylie, who has served on the board ... More >>
Permanent name suppression figures halved
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 10:06 am | New Zealand Government
The number of defendants gaining permanent name suppression has dropped significantly since the Government tightened the rules, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
$278m upgrade for popular Coromandel route
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $278 million to upgrade State Highway 2 between Pokeno and the SH25 intersection, Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced today. More >>
New Zealand hosts Trans-Tasman crime and safety meeting
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Ministers from across Australia and New Zealand will meet to discuss Trans-Tasman cooperation on topics from family violence to natural disasters. More >>
New institute building NZ’s geospatial future
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
A new research institute based at the University of Canterbury will boost New Zealand’s geospatial research capability, and help improve the social, environmental and cultural well-being of New Zealand, says Land Information Minister Louise Upston. More >>
Specialist referral outcomes by DHB
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the first release of preliminary DHB data from the National Patient Flow project. More >>
Ngati Whatua O Kaipara MOU opens door for housing
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has welcomed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed today between Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara, the Hobsonville Land Company and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment for housing developments in north-west Auckland (MBIE), ... More >>
Minister recognises World Intellectual Property Day
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today acknowledged World Intellectual Property Day, an international initiative celebrating the role intellectual property plays in fostering human innovation and creativity. More >>
$9.4m upgrade for Riverhead School, Auckland
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
Riverhead School in North-West Auckland will benefit from a $9.4 million upgrade, which will see the construction of a new two-storey classroom block and a new administration building, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Sign Language projects receive $1m
Sunday, 24 April 2016, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Sign Language projects receive $1m Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner today congratulated 24 successful applicants who received just over $1 million worth of grants from the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Fund. “I am thrilled to see such ... More >>
Successful trip to China concludes
Saturday, 23 April 2016, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Successful trip to China concludes Primary Industries Nathan Guy has concluded a successful trip to China as part of a delegation led by Prime Minister John Key with Trade Minister Todd McClay and New Zealand businesses. “This visit has reinforced ... More >>
New Zealand signs historic climate deal
Saturday, 23 April 2016, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
A historic global climate change agreement has been signed today on behalf of New Zealand by Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett. More >>
Speech: Bennett - Paris Climate Change Agreement
Saturday, 23 April 2016, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
National Statement on the Signing of the Paris Climate Change Agreement (Delivered Friday 22 April 2016, Eastern Standard Time, New York City) Tihei mauri ora! E ngā mana E ngā reo E ngā rangatira o ngā hau e wha Tenā koutou, tenā koutou, tenā ... More >>
