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Text message reminder service goes live in District Courts

Monday, 2 November 2015, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government

A new text message reminder service is now available for those appearing in court, Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>

Caution urged this fireworks season

Monday, 2 November 2015, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government

Caution urged this fireworks season Kiwis are being encouraged to act responsibly and take care when using fireworks this year, with sales permitted from today until Guy Fawkes Day on Thursday 5 November. “Fireworks can be fun and enjoyable but ... More >>

NZ/China PhD scholarships programme

Monday, 2 November 2015, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced the resumption of a reciprocal research scholarships programme with China that will award up to 40 PhD scholarships over 2016/2017. More >>

Next Ambassador to Russia announced

Monday, 2 November 2015, 10:34 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced diplomat Ian Hill as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Moscow. He will also be accredited to Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. More >>

Education Act update gets underway

Monday, 2 November 2015, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata is urging New Zealanders to have their say on a revamp of education legislation that will help to shape the future of the education system. More >>

Immigration changes for regions into effect

Sunday, 1 November 2015, 9:27 pm | New Zealand Government

New measures designed to improve the spread of workers, skills and investment across New Zealand come into effect today. More >>

Tenancy bond system moves online

Sunday, 1 November 2015, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government

A new tenancy bond service goes online today as part of the Government’s programme of making public services more convenient and easier, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith has announced. More >>

Productivity Commission to examine urban planning rules

Sunday, 1 November 2015, 11:16 am | New Zealand Government

The Government has asked the Productivity Commission to review urban planning rules and processes, and identify the most appropriate system for land use allocation, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

MedTech Centre of Research Excellence opened in Auckland

Sunday, 1 November 2015, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government

The MedTech Centre of Research Excellence, based at the University of Auckland, has been officially opened this afternoon by Minister of Tertiary Education Skills and Employment Steven Joyce. More >>

PM congratulates All Blacks on World Cup success

Sunday, 1 November 2015, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key today congratulated the All Blacks on their historic victory in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham. More >>

EPA to consult on GMO regulations

Saturday, 31 October 2015, 6:55 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for the Environment 30 October 2015 Changes to regulations on the definition of what is and is not a genetically modified organism (GMO) are needed to maintain the workability of the law on GMOs administered by the Environmental ... More >>

Conservation Week 2015: Healthy Nature, Healthy People

Saturday, 31 October 2015, 6:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Conservation Week 2015, which begins tomorrow, is a chance to get active outdoors and look after New Zealand’s natural world, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>

New Zealand thrashes Australia

Friday, 30 October 2015, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealanders have beaten stiff competition from Australia, picking up multiple awards at a ceremony celebrating excellence in community housing this week. More >>

Hon Te Ururoa Flavell to lead business delegation to China

Friday, 30 October 2015, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Successful businesses representing New Zealand’s $42 billion-plus Māori Taniwha economy’ will be represented in a trade delegation that leaves for China and Hong Kong today. More >>

Eastern Bay of Plenty Children’s Team goes live

Friday, 30 October 2015, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Anne Tolley Minister for Social Development 30 October 2015 Media Statement Eastern Bay of Plenty Children’s Team goes live More >>

EPA to consult on GMO regulations

Friday, 30 October 2015, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government

Changes to regulations on the definition of what is and is not a genetically modified organism (GMO) are needed to maintain the workability of the law on GMOs administered by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith ... More >>

Building consents top 26,000

Friday, 30 October 2015, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government

The latest figures released today by Statistics New Zealand showing the number of building consents across the country reaching at an eight-year high have been welcomed by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith, who says the data confirms that good ... More >>