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Govt works to bring forward East-West Connection

Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government today announced its intention to streamline the consent process for the East-West Connection roading project in Auckland in order to bring forward its construction. More >>

Government to move forward on City Rail Link

Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government

The Government will work with Auckland Council to bring forward the start date of the City Rail Link (CRL), Associate Finance Minister Steven Joyce and Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced today. More >>

Prime Minister's Speech to Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Good afternoon. It’s great to see so many of you here today. I want to start by acknowledging Mayor Len Brown, the Auckland Council and the Chamber of Commerce – all strong advocates for this city. More >>

Backgrounder [21/1/16]: Medical Cannabis in New Zealand

Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government

In light of recent and increasing commentary on the use, access to and funding of cannabis based medical products, attached is a fact sheet on the definition, current availability, status and authorisation process around the use of these products for ... More >>

New Science Challenge to boost land productivity

Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 8:45 am | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today launched the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge, which aims to enhance primary sector production and productivity while maintaining and improving land and water quality. More >>

Ngā Taonga archive steps into digital age

Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government

Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed the launch of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision’s new website, which makes archive film and audio recordings available to all New Zealanders. More >>

Use of open data on the rise

Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Government

New figures show another 7,650 users registered to download free government data from the Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) Data Service in 2015, boosting the service’s total number of registered users to more than 20,000. More >>

New Zealand releases final TPP text

Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay today announced that New Zealand has released the legally verified TPP text, in its capacity as Depositary of the Agreement. More >>

Workplace vocational education on the rise

Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 11:30 am | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed a report which shows apprentice numbers and completion rates are both up, following the major industry training reforms of 2012/13. More >>

McClay releases TPP National Interest Analysis

Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay today announced the early release of the National Interest Analysis (NIA) for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). More >>

Ensuring access to social housing is fair and reasonable

Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government

Changes announced last year to discourage people from refusing reasonable social housing offers come into effect from today. “Too many people have been refusing offers of social housing properties without a good reason and this is delaying others ... More >>

More students completing qualifications in STEM subjects

Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 8:35 am | New Zealand Government

Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment 25 January 2016 Media Statement More students completing qualifications in STEM subjects More >>

Record numbers of people switching electricity retailers

Friday, 22 January 2016, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government

Record numbers of people switching electricity retailers Last year saw the highest number of people switch electricity retailers since 2011, says Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges. In 2015, 419,000 consumers switched providers, compared to ... More >>

Number on social housing register continues to decline

Friday, 22 January 2016, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government

The December 2015 Social Housing Register shows that better understanding applicant’s particular needs is housing more vulnerable people, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>

More than 100,000 SmartGate users in one week

Friday, 22 January 2016, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government

Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says SmartGate reached a new record during its busiest holiday period with 100,941 passengers using it in the second week of January. More >>

Setting the record straight on TPP and Treaty

Thursday, 21 January 2016, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Todd McClay today released a new TPP factsheet outlining how TPP specifically recognises the Treaty of Waitangi, as well as other areas of significance for Māori including opportunities for Māori exporters. “There is a lot of misinformation ... More >>