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R&D growing in Kiwi firms

Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the news that New Zealand companies are investing more in research and development, according to a Statistics New Zealand survey released today. More >>

Guy attending OECD Agricultural conference

Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy will depart for Paris today to attend the OECD’s Committee of Agriculture Ministerial meeting. More >>

Minister attends launch of vegetable garden initiative

Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Judith Collins has today attended the launch of a new initiative; Seedlings, Grow, Cook and Eat that will see prisoners in self-care units growing their own seasonal vegetables and using them to cook basic nutritious meals at Spring ... More >>

New Zealand’s links to Philippines strengthened

Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Simon Bridges says a new Auckland-Manila air service will create the first non-stop link between New Zealand and the Philippines. More >>

ACC to sponsor TVNZ coverage of 2016 Paralympic Games

Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government

As broadcast sponsor of TVNZ’s live, free-to-air coverage of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, ACC will help inspire all Kiwis, including those living with a disability and those recovering from a serious accident, says ACC Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>

TPP good for environment and trade

Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government

The Environment chapter of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement offers real benefits for both New Zealand’s environment and trade, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Trade Minister Todd McClay said today. More >>

Kiwibank to remain 100 per cent Govt owned

Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government

NZ Post’s proposal for the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and the NZ Super Fund (NZSF) to purchase part of Kiwibank will ensure the bank remains wholly owned by the Government, Ministers Bill English and Todd McClay say. Kiwibank is currently ... More >>

Appointments to Lottery Distribution Committees

Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government

Internal Affairs Minister Hon Peter Dunne today announced 32 appointments across 15 Lottery Distribution Committees. There are 13 new members and 19 reappointments. “Distribution committees fund a range of great projects and programmes and make ... More >>

New Zealand Sign Language celebrates 10th anniversary

Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner says New Zealand can be proud of its achievements in supporting the Deaf community as it prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of the adoption of New Zealand Sign Language as an official language. More >>

GMO regulations clarified

Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government

Minor amendments to regulations on the definition of what is and is not a genetically modified organism (GMO) have been approved by Cabinet, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith said today. More >>

Dairy forum focuses on challenges and opportunities

Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government

The outlook for the wider dairy sector including support available for farmers were the focus of an event near Morrinsville attended by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today. More >>

Crown acknowledges its role in te reo Māori struggle

Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government

The Māori Development Minister will move an amendment to the Māori Language (Te Reo Māori) Bill today to acknowledge that the Crown’s past policies and practices concerning the Māori language have had a detrimental effect on generations of iwi ... More >>

Canterbury Skills & Employment Hub extended for two years

Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government

The Canterbury Skills and Employment Hub which matches job seekers with employers will stay open until June 2018 to continue helping employers in the region meet their skills needs says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce ... More >>

Whio Forever partnership extended

Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed a renewed commitment to supporting New Zealand’s own white-water rafting duck, the whio, announced today. More >>

Govt broadband programmes triple NZ internet speeds

Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government

Two independent reports have found New Zealand’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) and Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) programmes continue to deliver faster internet speeds, says Communications Minister Amy Adams. “In 2008, average broadband speeds were ... More >>

NZ nominates Helen Clark for UN Secretary-General

Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government

Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 5 April 2016 NZ nominates Helen Clark for UN Secretary-General Prime Minister John Key has today announced the New Zealand Government is nominating Helen Clark for the position of the United Nations Secretary-General. “Having served ... More >>

Medical cannabis product approved for use

Monday, 4 April 2016, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government

Medical cannabis product approved for use Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has today approved the use of a non-pharmaceutical grade cannabis-based product, following an application from the patient’s treating consultant. The product applied ... More >>