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South Frame public space designs revealed

Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 11:02 am | New Zealand Government

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says plans released today for the South Frame public spaces give a more visual idea of how the central city will link up using a new green-way connection. More >>

Literary sculptures installation begins

Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government

Associate Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Nicky Wagner has welcomed the addition of a literary trail to Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct. More >>

Incorporated Societies Bill out for public consultation

Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government

A draft Bill to update the law governing incorporated societies is being released today for public consultation, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith says. More >>

Significant changes made to draft Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill

Monday, 9 November 2015, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government

Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says changes made to the draft Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill are a result of extensive consultation with Māori land owners and affected stakeholders. Cabinet signed off on a number of changes to the draft ... More >>

PM to visit Viet Nam, Philippines and Malaysia

Monday, 9 November 2015, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key will travel to Viet Nam, the Philippines and Malaysia for a series of meetings aimed at boosting New Zealand’s trade, political and security links in the region. Mr Key will lead a trade delegation to Viet Nam and attend the ... More >>

New panel to advise on palliative care services

Monday, 9 November 2015, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new expert panel will provide advice to the Ministry of Health on palliative care services for adults. More >>

$1.2m for the Ultimate Waterman

Monday, 9 November 2015, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced a Major Events Development Fund (MEDF) investment of $1.2 million in the next three Ultimate Waterman events. More >>

Meth users stopping vulnerable from getting state homes

Monday, 9 November 2015, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government

P-users are delaying vulnerable people from getting access to social housing and have forced Housing New Zealand to demolish 14 contaminated homes in three years, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>

NZ welcomes Cook Islands measures to tackle tax avoidance

Monday, 9 November 2015, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Revenue Todd McClay has welcomed a decision by the Cook Islands government to implement the 'Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters Agreement' (AEOI) and says the Cooks Islands and New Zealand will play their part ... More >>

Fur seals protected in Abel Tasman National Park

Monday, 9 November 2015, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government

Two islands in Abel Tasman National Park will become specially protected areas to protect breeding colonies of New Zealand fur seals, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has announced. The decision means public access to Tonga and Pinnacle Islands ... More >>

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki

Saturday, 7 November 2015, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Government

The Crown has signed a deed of settlement with Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki at Umupuia Marae, Maraetai in Auckland, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>

Climate change action urged at Asia-Europe Ministers Meeting

Saturday, 7 November 2015, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Todd McClay Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs 6 November 2015 Associate Foreign Minister Hon Todd McClay has reiterated New Zealand’s commitment to achieving an ambitious outcome to the upcoming Paris Climate change talks at the Asia-Europe Meeting ... More >>

Groser welcomes formal intention of US to sign TPP

Friday, 6 November 2015, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Trade 6 November 2015 Media Statement Groser welcomes formal intention of US to sign TPP More >>

Warawara Forest pest control good sign for Northland

Friday, 6 November 2015, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government

A successful, community-backed 1080 operation in Northland’s Warawara Forest points the way forward for more effective pest control in the region, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>

First women’s ward at North Shore Hospital

Friday, 6 November 2015, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today helped open the first dedicated women’s inpatient ward at North Shore Hospital. “The new gynaecology ward will help to further improve the quality care being provided to women and babies at Waitemata ... More >>

Auckland home construction at 10-year high

Friday, 6 November 2015, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith has rejected data used in a media report published today on the number of homes completed in Auckland under the Housing Accord with Auckland Council, saying the pace of residential construction in Auckland is ... More >>

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