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McClay welcomes new WTO IT Agreement
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations on the expansion of the World Trade Organisation Information Technology Agreement (ITA) in Nairobi, Kenya. More >>
Nasty Christmas present for seniors
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government's decision to cap the funding to regional councils for free bus trips for over 65 year olds is a nasty Christmas present from John Key, Labour’s Senior Citizens spokesperson Ruth Dyson says. More >>
West Coast visitor safety measures completed
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
West Coast visitor safety measures completed Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is welcoming the completion of additional road safety measures on the West Coast ahead of the busy summer holiday period. NZ Transport agency contractors this week ... More >>
New Zealand meets Kyoto climate target
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Three reports released today show New Zealand met its target for reducing emissions under the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol and is on track to meet its 2020 target, Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Tourism, manufacturing drive economic growth
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Solid economic growth in recent months confirms the Government’s programme of economic management is on track to deliver more jobs and ongoing wage rises for New Zealanders, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
$17.6 million in additional funding for Corrections
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has announced the government will provide additional funding of $17.6 million to the Department of Corrections. “The funding will address cost pressures from the greater than expected prison population growth and enhancements ... More >>
New immunisation resource for primary care
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new resource will support midwifes, nurses and doctors to inform parents about infant immunisation. More >>
Fetal Alcohol Consultation Opens
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Consultation has opened today on a discussion paper by the Ministry of Health on actions to address Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The public are invited to make submissions to the Ministry until February 26, 2016. More >>
Scheme to increase safety of family violence victims
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister of Justice Hon Judith Collins Minister of Police 17 December 2015 Disclosure scheme to increase safety of family violence victims More >>
Second Sign Language funding round open
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
The next round of the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Fund opens for applications today, Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner has announced. More >>
Additional Auckland Unitary Plan Panel Members
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Conservation 16 December 2015 Media Statement Additional Auckland Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel members appointed More >>
New safe house to help family violence victims
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
A new safe house in Hamilton will help women and children escaping from family violence start to get back on their feet, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Call for submissions on NZ-EU FTA
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister, Todd McClay, today issued a call for public submissions on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between New Zealand and the European Union (EU). More >>
1080 report shows poison being used responsibly
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest report by the Environmental Protection Authority on the use of 1080 in New Zealand provides further reassurance to the public that the poison is safe and is being used responsibly, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. “1080 is a ... More >>
Bridge of Remembrance upgrade to begin
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Nicky Wagner is delighted work will soon begin to enhance Christchurch’s iconic Bridge of Remembrance. “Today I have released images showing the new design for the bridge and its surrounds, which ... More >>
Proposal to terminate agreement of partnership school
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has advised the Ngā Parirau Mātauranga Charitable Trust that she proposes to terminate the agreement under which it runs a partnership school at Whangaruru. Ms Parata, who met with the board on Tuesday, says a specialist ... More >>
Positive report shows improvements in civil defence
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
An assessment of local government civil defence organisations shows their capabilities continue to improve across New Zealand, says Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
Interest in new health plan for older people
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 1000 people have so far made their voices heard in the development of a new national Health of Older People Strategy, says Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. More >>
$5.1m allocated to more anti-drug initiatives
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced over $5 million worth of assets seized from criminals will be invested in anti-drug initiatives. More >>
Visitors flock to Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Thousands of visitors have taken the chance to experience the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington since it opened in April this year, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
