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Government committed to better local services
Monday, 14 December 2015, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The government remains committed to introducing legislation that will enable co-operation across councils, Local Government Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
Housing Accord for Selwyn signed
Monday, 14 December 2015, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
A Selwyn Housing Accord aimed at improving the affordability of housing and availability of land was signed today by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Mayor Kelvin Coe. More >>
Government and Salvation Army dedicate new housing site
Monday, 14 December 2015, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett and Salvation Army Territorial Commander Commissioner Robert Donaldson have dedicated a new social housing site in Royal Oak, Auckland. More >>
Law Commission reports back on two work programmes
Monday, 14 December 2015, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams has welcomed two Law Commission reports on how the justice system responds to victims of sexual violence and on the use of classified and security-sensitive information in civil court proceedings. More >>
New contracts help SMEs grow
Monday, 14 December 2015, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has committed to a further five and a half years of support to help small businesses grow through its Regional Business Partner programme, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Small Business Minister Craig Foss announced today. More >>
Minister praises action against people smuggling
Monday, 14 December 2015, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse is praising a Joint Period of Action carried out by New Zealand and seven other countries to deter people smuggling and trafficking in persons. More >>
New affordable homes for Christchurch
Monday, 14 December 2015, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for Building and Housing 14 December 2015 New affordable homes for Christchurch More >>
Small passenger service consultation paper released
Monday, 14 December 2015, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Ministers today released a consultation paper that looks at options for new rules for passenger services such as taxis, private hires, shuttles, and ridesharing. More >>
More funding to tackle nits
Monday, 14 December 2015, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
More funding to tackle nits Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says that the Nitbusters programme, which provides free head lice treatment to families in low decile schools, is to continue in 2016. Funding of $1.1 million is being provided ... More >>
$12.3m to redevelop two Wellington schools
Monday, 14 December 2015, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $12.3 million to redevelop two more Wellington schools, Newtown School and Ngaio School, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Nikki's News: December 2015
Monday, 14 December 2015, 9:07 am | New Zealand Government
Projections indicate there will be an extra 107,000 school students in Auckland over the next 30 years. More >>
Australia New Zealand Defence Ministers meet
Monday, 14 December 2015, 8:12 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee will host the Australian Defence Minister, Senator Marise Payne in Christchurch today. The Ministers will discuss a range of regional and international security issues, including international efforts to counter Da’esh ... More >>
NZ leads declaration on carbon markets at Paris conference
Sunday, 13 December 2015, 8:19 pm | New Zealand Government
A New Zealand inspired Ministerial Declaration on carbon markets was launched by countries at the historic climate change conference in Paris today. More >>
New vet exchange programme with China
Sunday, 13 December 2015, 7:32 pm | New Zealand Government
A new veterinary exchange programme with China will help build closer relations in the equine industries, says Primary Industries and Racing Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
New public private partnership for schools
Sunday, 13 December 2015, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government intends to build and maintain six new schools around New Zealand using a public private partnership (PPP), Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Chinese kauri dieback partnership welcomed
Sunday, 13 December 2015, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Maggie Barry Minister of Conservation 13 December 2015 Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed a new partnership which will help inform Chinese New Zealanders and Chinese tourists about the threat of kauri dieback disease. More >>
Historic Climate Change Deal Struck
Sunday, 13 December 2015, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser welcomes the conclusion of a new global agreement at the Paris conference on climate change. More >>
Agreement in principle signed with Ngaati Hinerangi
Saturday, 12 December 2015, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed an agreement in principle with Ngaati Hinerangi to settle its historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Kiwis show strong interest in future flag
Saturday, 12 December 2015, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says the preliminary results of the first referendum to decide on the future of the New Zealand flag show strong public interest. More >>
Addressing skills shortages in dairy farming
Friday, 11 December 2015, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce and Minister for Social Development Anne Tolley have welcomed the launch of the Canterbury Farm Capability Society Group Employment and Training Scheme for farm workers. More >>
