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Minister meets with Finland’s education experts
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata is delighted with the reception that the collaborative Communities of Learning model received at the Global Education Industry Summit in Helsinki, as well as with having had the opportunity to meet with a number of experts ... More >>
Opening Community Housing Aotearoa’s 2015 Conference
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Ladies and Gentlemen. It’s a pleasure to be here this morning and to open Community Housing Aotearoa’s 2015 Conference. More >>
Online tax filing results in big savings
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
The increase in customers filing tax online has meant big savings in postage and printing. More >>
Parata: Global Education Industry Summit, Helsinki
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for the invitation to participate in this summit and for the opportunity to share New Zealand’s recent investments, progress, and experience with the ongoing development of our education system; in particular with transformative partnerships ... More >>
Proposed social housing transfers proceed to next phase
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
The proposed transfer of approximately 1,500 Housing NZ Corporation houses and tenancies in Tauranga and Invercargill to registered Community Housing Providers will shortly move to the next stage, Ministers Bill English and Paula Bennett say. More >>
Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive urban cycleway begins
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has turned the first sod of a major urban cycleway that will connect Auckland’s eastern suburbs with the city centre. More >>
Report reinforces importance of biodiversity
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says the Environment Aotearoa report released today has given New Zealand a measurable and robust benchmark for environmental performance and conservation goals. More >>
Citizen Science backed with environment grant
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Citizen Science backed with environment grant The Government is providing a grant of $130,000 from the Community Environment Fund to support an initiative by the New Zealand Landcare Trust to support citizen participation in scientific research on ... More >>
Consultation on Contract and Commercial Law Bill begins
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking submissions on an exposure draft of the Contract and Commercial Law Bill, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. Eleven contract and commercial statutes, some dating back to 1908, have been revised and consolidated ... More >>
Follow-up OAG report shows strong biosecurity progress
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Follow-up OAG report shows strong biosecurity progress Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed a report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) showing the Ministry for Primary Industries has made very good progress in biosecurity responses ... More >>
Young ethnic leaders gather at Parliament
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
The first group of graduates from a government initiative to nurture future ethnic leaders will gather at Parliament tomorrow. More >>
More women in management and science
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Louise Upston has welcomed a new report released by Statistics New Zealand showing women are now almost as likely as men to work in managerial roles. More >>
Customs to welcome yachties for summer
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says Customs officers are on patrol for the yacht season, and this year expect to welcome between 600 and 700 small craft to our shores during the warmer months. More >>
Govt welcomes latest Productivity Commission report
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government welcomes today’s release of the Productivity Commission’s Using Land for Housing report which sets out a number of recommendations for improving planning and development systems, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Arrest in Filipino dairy workers case welcomed
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse welcomes the arrest of a dual Filipino / New Zealand national on suspicion of facilitating fraud involving multiple work visa applications submitted by Filipino nationals in the dairy industry. More >>
Environment Aotearoa 2015 report welcomed
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Publication of the first comprehensive, independent and nationwide set of statistics on the environment today is an important step in strengthening the integrity of New Zealand’s clean green brand, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Statistics ... More >>
Shifting ACC to a greater focus on injury prevention
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning. It’s great to be here today, with so many of you who have been contributing over a long period of time to ensure fewer New Zealanders lose their lives or are seriously injured in accidents. More >>
Southern Corridor Improvements project gets underway
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has turned the sod for the next of the Government's Accelerated Transport Infrastructure Improvements projects being built in Auckland, the Southern Corridor Improvements Project. More >>
ACC partners with Safekids Aotearoa
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nikki Kaye says a new Safekids Aotearoa campaign supported by ACC will help reduce New Zealand’s high rate of children’s driveway deaths and injuries. More >>
Innovation encouraged through tax bill
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay says the Government’s aims to broaden New Zealand's economic base means ensuring that the tax system does not discourage innovation. More >>
