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James Cook Research Fellowships awarded
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the recipients of this year’s James Cook Research Fellowships, which are awarded to researchers recognised for leadership and sustained excellence in their field. More >>
McClay welcomes sensible outcome for Solid Energy
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the decision by a majority of Solid Energy’s creditors to adopt the proposed deed of company arrangement. More >>
Feedback sought on GST rule fixes
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the release today of an issues paper that provides options to improve the way certain GST-related rules operate in practice. More >>
New A+ sustainability standard for aquaculture
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
A new sustainability standards programme is helping promote and maximise the value of New Zealand aquaculture products, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. The A+ Environmental Sustainability Management Framework was officially launched ... More >>
New school for Western East Cape
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A new Year 1-13 school will be opened in the Western East Cape next year to provide better educational opportunities for the young people of Te Whānau-a-Apanui says Education Minister Hekia Parata. More >>
Bill passed to resolve land issues
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Louise Upston Minister for Land Information 17 September 2015 Bill passed to resolve land issues More >>
Ministers decline overseas purchase of Lochinver Station
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 11:05 am | New Zealand Government
An overseas company’s application to purchase Lochinver Station has been declined because the benefits to New Zealand are not substantial and identifiable, Ministers Paula Bennett and Louise Upston say. More >>
$5.5m projects see new classrooms open at Auckland schools
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye has welcomed the opening of new state-of-the-art classrooms at Auckland’s Mount Albert Grammar School and Sylvia Park School (Tamaki). More >>
Online tool helps food businesses understand new regulations
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 9:49 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Food Safety 17 September 2015 Online tool helps food businesses understand new regulations More >>
Govt invests $1.5 million to promote new air service
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 8:34 am | New Zealand Government
Rt Hon John Key Prime Minister 17 September 2015 Govt invests $1.5 million to promote new air service More >>
National Science Challenge for technological innovation
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has launched the Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge, confirming initial funding of $32.92 million. More >>
Suffrage Day raises profile of inspiring leaders
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 8:09 am | New Zealand Government
A toolkit of resources for women looking to achieve their leadership goals has today been launched by Minister for Women Louise Upston. More >>
Museum to bring more art to Christchurch city
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Nicky Wagner says a proposed new museum, hosting the Ravenscar Collections of art, sculpture and antiquities will bring visitors to Christchurch city. More >>
NZ welcomes reconciliation moves in Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed the Sri Lankan Government’s announcement it will establish a Truth & Reconciliation Commission to help the country recover from its decades-long civil war. More >>
Partnership approach to visiting drivers’ safety
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is welcoming the multi-agency approach to increasing safety for visitors on our roads after meetings with mayors and other members of the Visiting Drivers project group. More >>
Changes to commercial fishing catch limits
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced changes to commercial fishing limits in two areas as part of the annual fisheries sustainability review. Catch limits for some gurnard, stargazer and rig stocks in the South Island have been increased ... More >>
Refinements to Auckland Unitary Plan process announced
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill will be introduced to Parliament to give the Auckland Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel more flexibility and help it meet its statutory deadline, Environment and Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown announced ... More >>
Museum to bring more art to Christchurch city
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Nicky Wagner says a proposed new museum, hosting the Ravenscar Collections of art, sculpture and antiquities will bring visitors to Christchurch city. More >>
Registrations of Interest Sought
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says work is progressing well on the development and delivery of the new Local Mobility Action Teams. The Government invested $6 million in Budget 2015 to create community based multi-disciplinary early intervention teams ... More >>
Tourism fund opens for fourth round
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key has today announced the opening of the fourth funding round of the Tourism Growth Partnership. More >>
