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Speech to ASEM Foreign Ministers Meeting
Friday, 6 November 2015, 8:16 am | New Zealand Government
HRH the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Madame Chair – EU Representative and Vice President, Mogherini, Ministers, and delegates. More >>
Another step forward for Child Hardship Bill
Friday, 6 November 2015, 7:32 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the Support for Children in Hardship Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament. More >>
New Zealand releases TPP text
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 9:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the release of the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). More >>
Minister leads whakatō mauri ceremony in Shanghai
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 9:23 pm | New Zealand Government
A pounamu carrying the spirit of Aotearoa will be unveiled at the New Zealand Consulate-General in Shanghai to support its new premises. More >>
$53.5m in Marsden funding for NZ researchers
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science and Innovation 5 November 2015 $53.5m in Marsden funding for NZ researchers More >>
Extra targeted support into employment
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra targeted support into employment Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says an additional 40,000 places for work focused case management are being made available for beneficiaries this year, following a funding boost of $8.5 million in Budget ... More >>
New initiatives improve cancer services
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says new initiatives are underway to streamline cancer care and deliver better faster services to patients. More >>
Social housing changes to house people sooner
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Social housing changes to house people sooner Changes to discourage people from refusing reasonable social housing offers will help house vulnerable New Zealanders sooner, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says. “Some people on the social ... More >>
Forestry joins GIA biosecurity agreement
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
The forestry industry has become the sixth industry group to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) biosecurity partnership, Primary Industries Ministers Nathan Guy and Jo Goodhew have announced today. More >>
Conservation innovation award for wasp bait
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
An award-winning New Zealand-designed wasp bait could make a significant difference in the fight against the costly pests, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Minister wishes students the best for exams
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has wished students well on the eve of NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship examinations. More >>
Corrections initiatives aim to curb drink-driving
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections is piloting a new programme aimed at stopping repeat drink-drive offending, says Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. More >>
$26m redevelopment for Takapuna Grammar School, Auckland
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Nikki Kaye Associate Minister of Education 5 November 2015 $26m redevelopment for Takapuna Grammar School, Auckland More >>
New Haywards Interchange a milestone for Wellington
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
New Haywards Interchange a milestone for Wellington Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the start of construction of the Haywards Interchange project is an important milestone for the Wellington region. Mr Bridges joined Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy ... More >>
Bill cracking down on organised crime passes into law
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s organised crime and corruption laws are now stronger with the passing of the Organised Crime and Anti-corruption Legislation Bill today, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Qingdao to Showcase Māori Seafood Companies
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Successful Māori companies representing New Zealand’s $1.3 billion seafood export industry will be on display at the China Fisheries and Seafood Expo in Qingdao today. More >>
Volunteer Managers: The Power Behind Volunteers
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Tomorrow is International Volunteer Managers’ Day, a time to recognise and thank the work of New Zealand’s volunteer managers says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Rutherford Foundation Trust 2015 Awards
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Steven Joyce Minister of Science and Innovation 4 November 2015 Rutherford Foundation Trust 2015 Awards More >>
Foreign Minister on leave following surgery
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister McCully is recuperating in Auckland and is expected to make a full recovery. Responsibility for the Foreign Affairs portfolio will be transferred to the Prime Minister in the interim to allow Minister McCully to focus on his recovery. More >>
Unemployment rises 0.1 per cent
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS) has reflected the softening of the economy in the first half of the year, with an increase in unemployment from 5.9 to 6.0 per cent. More >>
