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Wellington region achieves ECE target early

Friday, 18 March 2016, 10:59 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata today congratulated the Wellington region on becoming one of the first three in the country to achieve the Government’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) participation target. More >>

Champions for positive ageing

Friday, 18 March 2016, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government

Outstanding advocates for an age-friendly society will become SuperSeniors Champions under a new programme launched today by Seniors Minister Maggie Barry. More >>

TPP labour outcomes best gains in any FTA

Friday, 18 March 2016, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement outcomes for labour matters are the most comprehensive New Zealand has ever achieved in a free trade agreement (FTA). More >>

Changes to Health Advisory Committees

Friday, 18 March 2016, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced changes to the current health advisory committees and entities. More >>

NZ in the running for innovative pizza delivery trial

Friday, 18 March 2016, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government

The Government is working with Domino’s to explore the possibility of testing a driverless pizza delivery unit in New Zealand, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>

Geographical indications law a step closer

Friday, 18 March 2016, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government

A proposed new law that will enable wine and spirit makers to register the geographical origins of their products is a step closer says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>

Adjustments to commercial fishing limits

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced changes to fishing limits in four areas as part of the annual fisheries sustainability review, including for crayfish, scallops and surf clams. More >>

Minister welcomes Polyfest celebration

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says the ASB Polyfest, now underway in Auckland, is a wonderful reflection of New Zealand’s growing diversity. Polyfest celebrates its 41st anniversary this week and is expected to attract around 9000 ... More >>

Berhampore centre strengthens community

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett has today opened the Centennial Community Centre, which she hopes will become the heart of Berhampore as well as the refurbished Centennial Flats it is located in. More >>

New Board line-up to lead fire services sector

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government

Internal Affairs Minister Hon Peter Dunne today announced a new line-up for the Board of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission to lead significant reform of the fire services sector. More >>

NZ concerned at Israeli land appropriations

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has described the most recent Israeli appropriation of land in the occupied Palestinian territories as deeply unhelpful. More >>

Shortlist announced for transfer of social houses

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government has requested formal proposals from four respondents looking to purchase and manage social houses in Tauranga and Invercargill, Ministers Bill English and Paula Bennett say More >>

First houses opened at Chch affordable housing development

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government

First houses opened at Chch affordable housing development The first completed houses at the Awatea housing development in Christchurch were opened this morning by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith, who welcomed today’s milestone as further progress ... More >>

New Zealand economy continues to grow

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government

The New Zealand economy notched up another quarter of solid growth, showing that the government’s responsible and consistent economic programme continues to deliver results, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

Weak environment Bill fails parliamentary vote

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government

The failure of Labour’s Environmental Protection Authority Amendment Bill to secure a parliamentary majority at its second reading today is an appropriate end to a weak Bill that would have undermined sound environmental decision making, Environment ... More >>

McCully welcomes UAE Foreign Minister

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully today welcomed the start of an official visit to New Zealand by the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. More >>

Government welcomes Forest Safety Charter

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government

Today’s launch of the Forest Industry Safety Council (FISC) Charter is an important milestone for improved health and safety outcomes and operational excellence in the forestry industry, says Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse. More >>