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Kiwi released on Motutapu Island
Sunday, 17 April 2016, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Maggie Barry Minister of Conservation 17 April 2016 Media Statement Kiwi released on Motutapu Island More >>
Speech: Flavell - Next steps for Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill
Friday, 15 April 2016, 9:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Te Ururoa Flavell Minita Whanaketanga Māori Minister for Māori Development 14 April 2016 Media Statement Speech: Next steps for Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill At hui earlier this year, I gave an undertaking to carefully consider the Waitangi Tribunal ... More >>
New chapter for Ngātikahu ki Whangaroa
Friday, 15 April 2016, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
The Ngatikahu ki Whangaroa Settlement Bill passed its first reading in Parliament yesterday, signalling a new chapter in the 15-year endeavour by the iwi to seek redress for Treaty of Waitangi breaches by the Crown. More >>
Commerce Commission cross-appointment
Friday, 15 April 2016, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison and New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith welcome the cross-appointment of New Zealand Commerce Commission (NZCC) Deputy Chair Susan Begg to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ... More >>
McCully to New York and Europe
Friday, 15 April 2016, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully travels to New York this weekend for UN Security Council related meetings, and will then travel to the UK, Germany and France. More >>
Crown and Tauranga Moana Iwi advance reconciliation journey
Friday, 15 April 2016, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says the Treaty Settlement Claims Bills of Tauranga Moana iwi are a testament to the tribes’ determination to work together. More >>
Minister opens new health centre in Kaikoura
Friday, 15 April 2016, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today officially opened the new purpose built health centre Kaikoura Health Te Hā o Te Ora. “This state-of-the-art $13.4 million facility enables Canterbury DHB to deliver on its vision of a more integrated health system ... More >>
$16.8m West Rolleston school officially opens
Friday, 15 April 2016, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The new $16.8 million West Rolleston Primary School is a welcome addition to the thriving greater Christchurch schooling network says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye, who officially opened the school today. The region’s newest school ... More >>
New Climate Change Ambassador appointed
Friday, 15 April 2016, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett announced today that New Zealand’s next Climate Change Ambassador will be Mark Sinclair. More >>
Views sought on proposed Racing Act changes
Friday, 15 April 2016, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Nathan Guy is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the Racing Act designed to ensure returns from betting continue to support New Zealand racing and sport organisations. More >>
$6.9m for new Sustainable Farming Fund projects
Friday, 15 April 2016, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 15 April 2016 $6.9m for new Sustainable Farming Fund projects More >>
Minister welcomes Waikato mental health report
Friday, 15 April 2016, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes today’s report by the Ministry of Health’s Director of Mental Health into Waikato DHB’s mental health services. More >>
Dunne to attend UN Special Session on Drug Policy
Friday, 15 April 2016, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne is travelling to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem (UNGASS), which takes place over 19-21 April. More >>
New UHT milk plant for Canterbury
Friday, 15 April 2016, 11:04 am | New Zealand Government
The official opening of Westland Milk Products’ new UHT plant in Rolleston is a significant boost for the Canterbury dairy industry and is a sign of the continuing shift to value-added products, says Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Canterbury University QuakeCoRE welcomed
Friday, 15 April 2016, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today welcomed the opening of Canterbury University’s QuakeCore: Centre for Earthquake Resilience. More >>
$9m upgrade for Halswell Residential College, Christchurch
Friday, 15 April 2016, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye has marked the start of Halswell Residential College’s $9 million redevelopment at a soil-turning ceremony today More >>
Regenerate Christchurch board confirmed
Friday, 15 April 2016, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Gerry Brownlee says the four Ministerial appointees to the board of Regenerate Christchurch bring an impressive range of skills and experience working in greater Christchurch. More >>
Marking 100 years since the first Anzac Day
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Anzac Day 2016 is an opportunity for all New Zealanders to remember the sacrifice of previous generations and reflect on this formative time in our nation’s history, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Ture Whenua Māori Bill progresses to the House
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell will introduce Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill into Parliament. His decision comes after giving full consideration to the Waitangi Tribunal report released in March and taking extensive advice. More >>
Resort College opens for young Northlanders
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today opened the QRC Tai Tokerau Resort College, a new tourism and hospitality management training campus in Northland that will provide training and job opportunities for local young people in the fast-growing ... More >>
