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Special Education Update findings released
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today released the findings of 156 Special Education Update engagement forums held by the Ministry of Education with over 3,650 people across New Zealand, including parents, families and educators. More >>
Gallantry awards mark courage and service
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has paid tribute to the courage and high standards of service exhibited by New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel who have been recognised in the Special Honours List released today, and also those who have received ... More >>
Science Challenge invests $7m in advanced food research
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 8:56 am | New Zealand Government
Seven science and business teams have been awarded National Science Challenge funding worth $7 million to transform current knowledge of high-value foods, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
Extra $12m for two Auckland schools to address roll growth
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Government
The scope of redevelopments already planned for two Auckland schools has been expanded prior to work starting, to accommodate further roll growth, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
Joint Statement by John Key and Angela Merkel
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Joint Press Statement by Prime Minister John Key and Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel on the Occasion of Prime Minister John Key’s Visit to Germany on 1 December 2015 More >>
Expanded powers for DOC rangers under new bill
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Protection of New Zealand’s vulnerable native wildlife from smuggling, poaching and hunting will be modernised and improved by a bill introduced to Parliament today, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Foss welcomes $25 million boost for visiting driver safety
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is welcoming the NZ Transport Agency’s $25 million boost to visiting driver safety initiatives. “For more than six months the Government and Visiting Driver Signature Project (VDSP) partners have been continuously ... More >>
3K to Work launched across New Zealand
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the successful 3K to Christchurch employment initiative has now been expanded to other regions to assist job seekers to relocate for full-time employment. Since the $3,000 incentive payment was introduced under ... More >>
Extra $12m for two Auckland schools to address roll growth
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The scope of redevelopments already planned for two Auckland schools has been expanded prior to work starting, to accommodate further roll growth, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. “An extra $6.8 million will be invested in the Waterview ... More >>
NZ ratifies UN Convention Against Corruption
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has reinforced its commitment to combating corruption by ratifying the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Cancer nurse coordinators play key role
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 10:15 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says an evaluation of the cancer nurse coordinator initiative shows overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients and their families. More >>
NZ-German joint project wins recognition
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 9:16 am | New Zealand Government
A pioneering Kiwi-German artificial limb project has been recognised by Europe’s largest applied research institution, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
PM meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 8:57 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key and Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel had a productive meeting in Berlin today. “The relationship between our two countries has grown significantly over the last 12 months,” says Mr Key. “It was great to meet with Federal Chancellor ... More >>
VorTech drone wins C-Prize competition
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s screen and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industries stand to benefit from technology developed by VorTech, the winner of Callaghan Innovation’s inaugural C-PRIZE competition, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce said today. More >>
Horticulture export act to be updated
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has introduced a bill to update and futureproof the New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority Act 1987. “The proposed changes in the bill will update the export framework and enable New Zealand industries to be ... More >>
EQC Minister welcomes Auditor General’s report
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission (EQC) Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the Auditor General’s report released today highlighting the progress being made with the Canterbury Home Repair Programme (CHRP), and the continued benefits it is ... More >>
Clinician joins Southern Partnership Group
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced that Dr Margaret Wilsher has been appointed to the Southern Partnership Group. More >>
Medical students’ borrowing limits extended
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has today announced changes to student loan borrowing for long undergraduate programmes in medicine, optometry, dentistry and veterinary science. More >>
New phase begins for residential red zones
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
New phase begins for residential red zones Today marks the start of a new phase in Christchurch’s earthquake recovery, with responsibility for around 8,000 residential red zone properties transferring from the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority ... More >>
Bennett says ¡Hola! to Argentina
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Promoting New Zealand as an outstanding tourist destination and stronger ties between nations is the focus of Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett’s visit to Argentina this week. More >>
