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Funding boost for emergency housing sector
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Housing 29 September 2015 Funding boost for emergency housing sector More >>
End of the line for public transport fare evaders
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says public transport users who deliberately avoid paying fares will face penalties under changes to the rules on fare evasion, which will be made to the Land Transport Act in 2016. More >>
Consultation on changing cervical screening test
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Ministry of Health is seeking views from the sector and the public on changing the cervical cancer screening test. More >>
Kermadec sanctuary a global contribution to ocean protection
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister’s announcement today at the United Nations in New York of a new Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary is a global contribution by New Zealand towards better protection of the world’s oceans, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
PM announces Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced the creation of a 620,000 km2 Ocean Sanctuary in the Kermadec region, one of the most pristine and unique environments on Earth. More >>
McCully: United Nations Sustainable Development Summit
Monday, 28 September 2015, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Government
As a Pacific country that places a high priority on the needs of small island developing states, New Zealand regards the achievement of the SDGs as a matter of fundamental importance not just a matter of statistical interest. More >>
Brownlee: NZ and Security in the Asia-Pacific Century
Monday, 28 September 2015, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
First, let me show you New Zealand's view of the World. This hemispheric view of the world is centred on Wellington, our capital city. Because we are so isolated, we are a maritime nation through necessity. Our Exclusive Economic Zone is the fourth ... More >>
Minister to visit Europe ahead of WW100 commemorations
Monday, 28 September 2015, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry will leave for Europe tomorrow to take part in a series of memorial events, visit the new Ngā Tapuwae New Zealand First World War trails and build ties for the next three years of centenary commemorations. More >>
Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards open
Monday, 28 September 2015, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
The search is underway to find some of the country’s highest achieving Pacific young people. More >>
Applications open for Settling In funding
Monday, 28 September 2015, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Not-for-profit organisations working directly with refugees and recent migrants can apply for Settling In funding from today, Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has announced. More >>
Communities doing their bit for clean rivers
Monday, 28 September 2015, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
World Rivers Day provides an opportunity to highlight the value of rivers and acknowledge the impact that community groups can have on river conservation, says Associate Conservation Minister Nicky Wagner. More >>
Minister welcomes Tuvalu Language Week
Monday, 28 September 2015, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
The importance of keeping our Pacific languages alive will be highlighted during Tuvalu Language Week, Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
Kiwi projects receive $226,000
Monday, 28 September 2015, 8:41 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has announced new funding for three groups with exciting plans to help New Zealand’s national bird thrive in the wild. More >>
Defence Minister to visit China
Saturday, 26 September 2015, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
“The New Zealand – China defence relationship has grown in recent years, and I look forward to engaging with representatives of the Chinese military on how that might continue,” Mr Brownlee says. More >>
RPAS incident being fully investigated
Saturday, 26 September 2015, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says a potential incident between a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and a commercial plane above Christchurch last night is being treated very seriously. More >>
New scallop limits for Challenger season
Friday, 25 September 2015, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has released new commercial catch limits for scallops covering the top of the South Island. The Challenger Scallop Enhancement Company is made up of commercial quota holders and will be permitted up to 25 tonnes ... More >>
Lake water quality goes online
Friday, 25 September 2015, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Lake water quality goes online Information on the water quality of lakes around the country will now be available online as part of an ongoing initiative between the Government, regional councils and the Tindall Foundation, Environment Minister ... More >>
Government seeks community input on social housing
Friday, 25 September 2015, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Treasury and the Ministry of Social Development are looking to identify further opportunities for the supply or transfer of social housing, Ministers Bill English and Paula Bennett say. “Under the Social Housing Reform Programme the Government has committed to ... More >>
Regenerate Christchurch agency confirmed
Friday, 25 September 2015, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Lianne Dalziel Mayor of Christchurch 25 September 2015 Regenerate Christchurch agency confirmed The Crown and Christchurch City Council have signalled a new era in central and local government relations with the development of a joint entity ... More >>
Five new projects to receive tourism funding
Friday, 25 September 2015, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key has announced the Government is investing in five new projects to help grow the tourism sector in New Zealand. More >>
