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Great Walk to memorialise 29 Pike Miners
Sunday, 15 November 2015, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
A 45-kilometre Great Walk is to be constructed through the Paparoa National Park and the Park extended by 3971 hectares to include the Pike River area as a memorial to the 29 men killed in the 2010 mining disaster, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith ... More >>
Mobility Action Teams a step closer
Sunday, 15 November 2015, 11:45 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says health providers have shown strong interest in the development of the new Local Mobility Action Teams. More >>
Deed of Settlement signed with Rangitāne o Manawatū
Saturday, 14 November 2015, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed a deed of settlement with Rangitāne o Manawatū settling the iwi’s outstanding historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Completion of 100th house at first SHA celebrated
Saturday, 14 November 2015, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
The completion of the 100th house at the Waimahia Inlet housing development in Auckland was welcomed this afternoon by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith, who says the project is symbolic of the Government’s progress on housing. More >>
Joyce makes second visit to Viet Nam
Saturday, 14 November 2015, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Joyce makes second visit to Viet Nam Economic Development and Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has left for Viet Nam today to advance New Zealand’s bilateral relationship and discuss trade opportunities. Mr Joyce ... More >>
Government condemns attacks in Paris
Saturday, 14 November 2015, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has condemned the attacks in Paris and expressed condolences to the people and government of France. More >>
Trade Minister travels to Philippines for APEC
Saturday, 14 November 2015, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser will depart today for the Philippines to attend the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting. More >>
Dunne to attend D5 conference in Estonia
Friday, 13 November 2015, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne will represent New Zealand at the meeting of the D5 Digital Leaders’ Summit in Tallinn, Estonia 18-20 November 2015. More >>
Whanganui launches eighth Children’s Team
Friday, 13 November 2015, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has officially launched the Whanganui Children’s Team, which will support 400 vulnerable children from Whanganui, Waiouru, Taihape and Bulls in the first two years More >>
Firearms recovered as police disrupt gang activity
Friday, 13 November 2015, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Police today executed a series of search warrants in Tokoroa acting on information received from the public relating to the illegal possession of firearms. More >>
Speech to 137th Annual UFBA Conference
Friday, 13 November 2015, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Firstly I would like to start by acknowledging the following people from the UFBA here today: More >>
Over $20m saved on AoG Telecommunications contract
Friday, 13 November 2015, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne have announced a list of twelve telecommunications providers who have been selected to provide telecommunications and managed security services to Government. More >>
Minister welcomes major upgrade of Otahuhu Station
Friday, 13 November 2015, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says a major upgrade of the Otahuhu Station will provide better bus and rail connections to support the roll-out of a new public transport network for south Auckland. More >>
Chief Electoral Officer to step down
Friday, 13 November 2015, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced that a new Chief Electoral Officer is to be sought following the expiry of Robert Peden's five-year term. More >>
Largest ever investment for NZ school
Friday, 13 November 2015, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
The largest-ever school investment in New Zealand has been announced today, with the Government set to invest around $75 million redeveloping Auckland’s Western Springs College, and around $4 million upgrading TAPAC, the Auckland Performing Arts ... More >>
Closer air connections between NZ and Viet Nam
Friday, 13 November 2015, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key has welcomed today’s announcement by Air New Zealand that it will fly direct between Auckland and Ho Chi Minh City. More >>
Bright-line Bill passes third reading
Friday, 13 November 2015, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay says the passing of the bright-line legislation in Parliament today is an important tool to ensure property speculators pay their fair share of tax. More >>
Investment Bank legislation passes third reading
Thursday, 12 November 2015, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Bill English today welcomed the passing of the International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill, which enables New Zealand to become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. More >>
Welcome progress in LVV review
Thursday, 12 November 2015, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Welcome progress in LVV review Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is welcoming progress on the Low Volume Vehicle (LVV) certification review, with some changes already underway. “This review is about making the certification process for scratch-built ... More >>
Former quarry site now available for housing
Thursday, 12 November 2015, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The decision by a panel of commissioners appointed by Auckland Council to allow new houses to be built on a disused quarry site in Mount Eden has been welcomed today by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith. “The rezoning of the former land ... More >>
