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New cycleways better connecting the Western Bay
Friday, 11 March 2016, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Another link in the Western Bay of Plenty’s cycling network is now complete with further projects about to get underway, Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced. More >>
New wood products partnership launched
Friday, 11 March 2016, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The formal launch today of the Specialty Wood Products Research Partnership, marks a new chapter for the forestry sector in New Zealand, Associate Primary Industries Minister, Jo Goodhew says. More >>
Celebrating New Zealand’s top foster carers
Friday, 11 March 2016, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says 10 of the country’s foster care families have been celebrated at an awards ceremony at Government House. More >>
Well-rounded education favoured
Friday, 11 March 2016, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says public consultation over the Education Act shows New Zealanders want their kids to receive a well-rounded education that equips them to play a full part in the modern world. Ms Parata today released a summary ... More >>
Largest roading project in Waikato’s history underway
Friday, 11 March 2016, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key and Transport Minister Simon Bridges today turned the sod on the $973 million Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway, signalling the start of the largest roading project in the Waikato’s history. More >>
New Zealand/South Australia school exchange
Friday, 11 March 2016, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
A new exchange programme will give New Zealand principals the chance to lead schools in South Australia, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today at this year’s first National Cross-Sector Forum in Wellington. More >>
Tauranga fully-fibred and rearing to go
Friday, 11 March 2016, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Tauranga is the fifteenth urban area where the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) is finished, announced Communications Minister Amy Adams today. “At the end of January, almost a quarter of the 54,600 homes and businesses in Tauranga which could ... More >>
McCully: Address to Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the opportunity to address you today and to share New Zealand’s perspective on some of the pressing issues facing our region and the world. More >>
He Pire Whaiwhai Hītori, He Ture Whai Mana
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
He Pire Whaiwhai Hītori, He Ture Whai Mana (Historic Bill One Step Closer to Law) More >>
Appointments to Maritime New Zealand board
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has announced the appointment of Janice Fredric and Blair O’Keeffe to the board of Maritime New Zealand. More >>
Zero-hour contracts gone, PPL extended
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill which will eliminate zero-hour contracts, extend paid parental leave (PPL) and help stamp out worker exploitation passed its third reading today, announced Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse. “The passing of this ... More >>
Crankworx bringing millions to Rotorua
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
An international mountain biking event backed by the Government is underway and expected to inject millions into the Rotorua economy. More >>
Smallest kiwi takes flight
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
An unprecedented number of New Zealand’s smallest kiwi species will be on the move next week, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
$300m contract for Acute Services Building
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman attended today’s signing of the construction contract for Christchurch Hospital’s new Acute Services Building. More >>
New code of practice for international education providers
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
New code of practice for international education providers Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has announced a new code of practice for education providers that will strengthen the care of international students in New Zealand. More >>
Kiwi women encouraged to participate in local body elections
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Local Government Louise Upston is urging New Zealand women to get more involved in this year’s local body elections. More >>
Child protection policies widened
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Anne Tolley Minister for Social Development 10 March 2016 Child protection policies widened Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that more services will soon be required to adopt child protection policies. Under the Vulnerable Children Act ... More >>
Nominations for 2016 Youth Awards open today
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Nominations are now open for the 2016 Youth Awards, which celebrate young people who’ve achieved outstanding results, and those who’ve made a significant contribution to supporting young people, says Youth Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
$37.8 million Health IT research partnership
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced that the Government will invest $14 million over seven years in a $37.8 million public-provider research partnership to promote precision-driven healthcare. More >>
Minister welcomes back Pasifika Festival
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has welcomed back the Pasifika Festival to its spiritual home at Auckland’s Western Springs this year. More >>
