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Drought in South Island enters second year
Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Widespread drought conditions in the South Island mean the medium-scale event classification will be extended until the end of June, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>
Youth Programme recognises inspirational young People
Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Around 100 young people who have overcome significant challenges have been selected for the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) and are participating in the programme this week. More >>
Minister welcomes Chinese New Year
Monday, 18 January 2016, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says he is looking forward to celebrating Chinese New Year with communities around the country. More >>
NZ welcomes implementation of Iran nuclear deal
Monday, 18 January 2016, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Duty Minister Nikki Kaye has welcomed the next stage in the historic nuclear deal between Iran, the Five Permanent (P5) members of the United Nations Security Council, and Germany. More >>
New appointments to three CRI boards
Friday, 15 January 2016, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of three new members to the boards of the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR), the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS), and the New Zealand ... More >>
New funding round to encourage curious minds
Friday, 15 January 2016, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today launched a second round of the Unlocking Curious Minds contestable fund, offering up to $2 million for successful projects. More >>
Recreational fishing parks proposed
Tuesday, 12 January 2016, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for the Environment Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries Hon Maggie Barry Minister of Conservation 12 January 2016 Recreational fishing parks proposed in Hauraki Gulf and Marlborough Sounds as part of Marine Protected ... More >>
MPs broaden relationships in the Asia Pacific region
Tuesday, 12 January 2016, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand members of Parliament Lindsay Tisch, Poto Williams and Richard Prosser will attend the 24th Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Vancouver, Canada next week. More >>
Housing construction hits one billion dollars per month
Monday, 11 January 2016, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The growth in residential building hit an all-time record of a billion dollars of work consented in a month for the first time ever, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith noted today in response to Statistics New Zealand building consent ... More >>
NZ strongly condemns North Korean nuclear test
Thursday, 7 January 2016, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Duty Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga says the New Zealand Government strongly condemns North Korea’s claimed underground nuclear test today. More >>
Holiday road toll for 2015/16
Tuesday, 5 January 2016, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Associate Minister of Transport 5 January 2016 Holiday road toll for 2015/16 More >>
Honouring services to disability community
Sunday, 3 January 2016, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner congratulates those honoured for services to the disability community in the New Year’s Honours. More >>
2015 road toll disappointing
Sunday, 3 January 2016, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Associate Minister of Transport 1 January 2015 2015 road toll disappointing The provisional road toll for 2015 is 321, Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says. “It’s incredibility sad and disappointing to have lost so many lives on ... More >>
Minister welcomes victory against ISIL
Thursday, 31 December 2015, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed news that Iraqi troops who were trained by the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) Building Partner Capacity mission in Taji were part of the force that has retaken the city of Ramadi from Daesh (ISIL). More >>
NY Honours recognise service to education
Thursday, 31 December 2015, 8:09 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education 31 December 2015 NY Honours recognise service to education More >>
Pacific people in New Year 2016 Honours
Thursday, 31 December 2015, 8:08 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has congratulated the Pacific recipients of appointments and awards in the New Year 2016 Honours. More >>
East Frame development gets final approval
Wednesday, 23 December 2015, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee says formalising the East and North Frame development agreement between the Crown and Fletcher Residential enables the large residential build to get underway in central Christchurch. The ... More >>
Stay safe on the water these holidays
Wednesday, 23 December 2015, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is urging Kiwis to stay safe on the water this festive season. More >>
Next stage of Campylobacter strategy in place by early 2016
Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Action is being taken by the Government to achieve further reductions in Campylobacter levels in chicken, says Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
City playground a reward for families
Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the opening of the Margaret Mahy Family Playground today provides a central location for a summer of family fun in Canterbury. “The playground has been under construction since April and is now ... More >>
