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21 months of consecutive guest night growth
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Key figures released today show tourism is continuing to boom in almost every part of the country, Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
First wāhine Māori MPs honoured in Parliament today
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell is delighted to unveil the portraits of two remarkable wāhine Māori who helped change the political and social landscape of Aotearoa. The photographs of Hon Iriaka Rātana and Hon Whetū Tirikātene-Sullivan ... More >>
Speech to Open Selby House Dental Hub
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Speech to Open Selby House Dental Hub 175 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington 12.15pm Thursday 11th February 2016 Kia ora tātau, good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you Virginia and Bee Healthy Dental Service for inviting me to open the Selby ... More >>
$9m redevelopment for Thorndon School, Wellington
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
One of the capital’s oldest schools, Thorndon School in central Wellington, will undergo a $9 million redevelopment, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. Thorndon School spans three centuries, having been first established in 1852. ... More >>
Kiwi scientists secure preferential access to Synchrotron
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced a three-year investment of $2.8 million in the Australian Synchrotron, the largest piece of scientific infrastructure in the Southern Hemisphere, to secure preferential access for Kiwi scientists. More >>
New Special Housing Areas to deliver 4500 more homes
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
New Special Housing Areas to deliver 4500 more homes for Auckland Fourteen new Special Housing Areas that will provide more than 4500 new homes across Auckland were announced today by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Mayor Len Brown. “This ... More >>
NZ pledges $500,000 to help Pacific address Zika
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will provide $500,000 to help the Pacific region to counter the spread of the Zika. More >>
New initiative to help at-risk kids succeed
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today launched a new initiative aimed at supporting at-risk students to stay and succeed at school. More >>
Force Fit and Occupation Outlook win international awards
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Government today received two international awards for the mobile apps ‘Force Fit’ and ‘Occupation Outlook.’ More >>
More children benefiting from free GP visits
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new data shows free GP visits for under 13s is making it easier for families to get the care their children need. More >>
International crime cooperation laws report welcomed
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams has today tabled the Law Commission’s report on modernising New Zealand’s Extradition and Mutual Assistance laws. More >>
Registrations open for TPP roadshows
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay announced today the Government will be running nation-wide roadshows on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). “The roadshows are for interested members of the public to learn more about this important trade agreement, and to ... More >>
Digital medical certificates make system simpler
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Digital medical certificates make system simpler Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley say 72 per cent of all medical certificates for Work and Income clients are now being lodged electronically. “There’s been ... More >>
Aviation and maritime safety strengthened
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss today announced the introduction of random testing in the commercial aviation and maritime sectors to help tackle drug and alcohol impairment. More >>
New PGP programme to boost wool industry
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries 10 February 2016 Media Statement New PGP programme to boost wool industry Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed a new Primary Growth Partnership programme aimed at lifting the profitability ... More >>
Chinese New Year celebration at Parliament
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga will this evening host an event at Parliament to celebrate the 2016 Chinese New Year. More >>
Govt’s urban cycleways providing more choice
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Govt’s urban cycleways providing more choice Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the thousands of Kiwis taking part in Go by Bike Day across the country today demonstrates the importance of the Government’s Urban Cycleways Programme. Speaking ... More >>
Patents Bill passes first reading
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Paul Goldsmith today welcomed the next step in establishing a single trans-Tasman patent attorney regime following the first reading of the Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment ... More >>
Prime Minister’s Statement to Parliament
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is continuing to implement its plan to build a faster-growing economy with more jobs and rising incomes, and to support New Zealanders and their families. More >>
Minister marks Safer Internet Day
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The start of the school year is a good opportunity for parents to remind their children of the harmful effects of cyberbullying and staying safe online, says Communications Minister Amy Adams. More >>
