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New Zealand Rugby 2015 Awards
Friday, 11 December 2015, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister for Sport and Recreation 11 December 2015 New Zealand Rugby 2015 Awards Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman will tonight mark the success of New Zealand rugby at the 2015 NZ Rugby Union Awards. “I’d like ... More >>
New staff and dogs to strengthen biosecurity
Friday, 11 December 2015, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s biosecurity frontline will be further strengthened with the graduation of 57 staff today, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
McClay to attend 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi
Friday, 11 December 2015, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
This will be Mr McClay’s first duty as Trade Minister, a portfolio change which takes effect on Monday. More >>
Acting District Court Judges appointed
Friday, 11 December 2015, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Two acting District Court Judges have been appointed, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. More >>
Student loan rush before holiday season
Friday, 11 December 2015, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister Jo Goodhew is congratulating the 63,728 tertiary students who have applied for their 2016 Student Loans and Allowances. “Peak season used to result in lengthy application hold up’s for students,” Mrs Goodhew says. ... More >>
Investment in young technology leaders
Friday, 11 December 2015, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced $25,000 of funding for the OMG Tech Youth Leadership Training Programme. “This investment will help foster 20 young leaders from decile 1 and 2 schools to empower other young people in their communities to ... More >>
Funding gears up for the New Zealand Cycle Trail
Friday, 11 December 2015, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key has announced the Government is investing almost $530,000 in 10 new projects that will contribute to enhancing and maintaining the quality of the New Zealand Cycle Trail. More >>
New Zealand to gain from training aircraft engineers
Friday, 11 December 2015, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss welcomes a new civil aviation rule, enabling New Zealand aircraft maintenance training organisations to more easily train overseas aircraft engineers. More >>
Project Taranaki Mounga investment welcomed
Friday, 11 December 2015, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed the launch of Project Taranaki Mounga, a major new partnership which has the potential to change the face of conservation in New Zealand. More >>
Government consults on disclosure for fundraisers
Friday, 11 December 2015, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today released a consultation document seeking comment on whether businesses fundraising for charities should divulge certain information to the donating public. “There is currently nothing in legislation ... More >>
$8.5m redevelopment for Kelburn Normal School, Wellington
Friday, 11 December 2015, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government
The Government will invest $8.5 million redeveloping Kelburn Normal School in Wellington, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today More >>
Celebrating New Zealand’s sports media
Friday, 11 December 2015, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman paid tribute last night to New Zealand’s top sports journalists and photographers at the annual Sir Terry McLean Sports Journalism Awards in Auckland. More >>
The Someday Awards an inspiration
Friday, 11 December 2015, 8:26 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has congratulated the young winners of the 9th annual The Outlook for Someday film challenge. More >>
Adams: Our plan to keep New Zealand Cyber Secure
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government
You are here because we share a common belief – that cyber security is a critical issue for New Zealand. More >>
Cyber security credentials scheme proposed for SMEs
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Small Business 10 December 2015 Media statement Cyber security credentials scheme proposed for SMEs More >>
New interagency plan to tackle cybercrime
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Agencies are taking steps to ensure an effective response to the growing problem of cybercrime with the establishment of a new interagency cybercrime plan. More >>
Cyber Security Strategy safeguards NZ economy
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Ensuring New Zealanders are safe, resilient and prosperous online is at the heart of the Government’s refreshed national Cyber Security Strategy launched today. More >>
Student winners promoting primary sector careers
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has congratulated students fromPalmerston North Girls’ High School for winning the Enterprising Primary Industries Career (EPIC) Challenge today. More >>
Encouraging Trends in Child Oral Health
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the Ministry of Health’s update of key New Zealand Health Survey results, released today. More >>
AOG procurement contracts to save $699m
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
All-of-Government procurement contracts are now estimated to be saving $699 million for participating government agencies and taxpayers, an increase on June’s forecast figure of $415 million, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
