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B4 School Checks on track to reach target
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the latest data shows the B4 School Check programme is well on track to reach more than 56,000 children across New Zealand by the end of the financial year. More >>
Skilled interns hired for local communities
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Ten community groups will receive the services of a skilled professional free of charge for up to a year, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew announced today. More >>
People focussed research priorities released
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Geospatial research and development will focus more on what people actually need, thanks to the new Geospatial Research and Development Priorities and Opportunities document, Land Information Minister Louise Upston said today. More >>
Research to improve student outcomes
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says six new research projects granted funding for the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative will benefit teachers and students for years to come. Ms Parata has congratulated this year’s recipients of the fund, ... More >>
Appointment of Judge of the High Court
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland Queen’s Counsel Paul Davison has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. More >>
Minister welcomes NZ-Korea FTA Entry-Into-Force
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today’s announcement that the New Zealand-Korea Free Trade Agreement would enter into force on 20 December 2015. More >>
A Year in the House to celebrate
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee says there is much to celebrate in the Government’s busy and productive legislative year, which ended with Parliament’s adjournment this afternoon. More >>
Saudi Arabia Abattoir Good to Go But Chathams Gets Nothing
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The government is paying for a $2.6 million abattoir in Saudi Arabia, but refuses to build one in the Chatham Islands, says New Zealand First. More >>
New Chatham Islands fish factory a major boost
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The opening of a new $3 million fish processing plant in the Chatham Islands yesterday is a major economic boost for the community, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
ACC Board reappointment
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the reappointment of James Miller as a member of the Accident Compensation Corporation Board. More >>
Minister supports Corrections’ decision
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says he supports Corrections’ decision not to renew Serco’s contract to manage Mount Eden Corrections Facility. More >>
New Polytechnic for Bay of Plenty region
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today announced his intention to establish a new polytechnic in the Bay of Plenty that will better service the tertiary education needs of the Bay of Plenty region. More >>
Data allows Govt to identify and protect at-risk youth
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Data allows Govt to identify and protect at-risk youth The Government is making good progress in providing better social services by publically releasing data which will assist its agencies – and the social sector - understand the needs of the ... More >>
UFB delivers early Christmas present to businesses
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 11:12 am | New Zealand Government
The Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative has been rolled out to at least 200,000 businesses across New Zealand – ahead of schedule and within budget. More >>
Nursing graduates finding jobs sooner
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says more than half the country's nurses graduating in November have found jobs before they know their final exam results through the system which matches graduates with employers. More >>
Discussion opens on vehicle size and weight
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Craig Foss Associate Minister of Transport 9 December 2015 Discussion opens on vehicle size and weight Changes to a Transport Rule regulating the size and weight of vehicles could allow truck and bus companies to import newer, safer, more innovative ... More >>
Bus Interchange arrangements praised
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Gerry Brownlee Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery 9 December 2015 Media Statement Bus Interchange arrangements praised Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is pleased that good governance arrangements have been recognised ... More >>
Warmer, safer homes bill unanimously supported
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 8:22 am | New Zealand Government
A Government Bill to require insulation and smoke alarms in all rental properties and to increase enforcement of housing standards received unanimous support in Parliament on its first reading, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith said today. More >>
PM’s Pacific Youth Award winners announced
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 8:21 am | New Zealand Government
The achievements of some of the country’s most talented young Pacific people have been recognised at the Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards at Parliament this afternoon. More >>
Bill tackles offshore property speculators and online GST
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 8:19 am | New Zealand Government
A bill that will see offshore property speculators pay a withholding tax on profits from property transactions under the ‘Bright-line test’, and GST applied to online purchases of services and intangibles from overseas suppliers has passed its first ... More >>
