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Sustainable forest management report to be launched
Saturday, 5 September 2015, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew leaves for South Africa today to attend the XIV World Forestry Congress. More >>
Students dig deep to get results
Friday, 4 September 2015, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have today congratulated students from Rutherford College and Green Bay High School for winning the Waterview Connection Schools Challenge. More >>
High school student triumphs at science awards
Friday, 4 September 2015, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has congratulated Orewa College’s Jennifer Palmer on becoming the first school student to take top honours at the Sir Paul Callaghan EUREKA! Awards. Jennifer, a year 12 student, won the $10,000 Premier Award for a ... More >>
New Auckland premises for Framework Trust
Friday, 4 September 2015, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Government
4 September 2015 New Auckland premises for Framework Trust Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today opened the new premises for Framework Trust in Otahuhu, Auckland. Framework is a not-for-profit organisation contracted by the Ministry of Health to ... More >>
Reports shows success of Whānau Ora approach
Friday, 4 September 2015, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
An analysis of research and monitoring results from the first four years of Whanau Ora (2010-2014) indicates positive gains for whānau when their needs are placed at the centre of service delivery. The results are captured in a report, ‘Understanding ... More >>
Trade Minister to co-chair UAE-NZ Joint Economic Commission
Friday, 4 September 2015, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser departs Saturday 5 September for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, with meetings planned to strengthen the wider trade and economic relationship in both countries and to promote the finalisation of a free trade agreement ... More >>
Minister to attend APEC Ministerial Meeting
Friday, 4 September 2015, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith will travel to the Philippines tomorrow to represent the New Zealand Government at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Meeting on structural reform. More >>
$120k to fund social enterprise projects for young people
Friday, 4 September 2015, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that a further $120,000 is available to young entrepreneurs under the Opportunities for Young People fund. “This funding will go to young people to support projects they’ve developed that are aimed at ... More >>
Family violence review submissions closing soon
Friday, 4 September 2015, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders have two more weeks to have their say about how we can strengthen our family violence laws, Justice Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
Marking International Day of Charity tomorrow
Friday, 4 September 2015, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew is encouraging New Zealanders to support International Day of Charity tomorrow by looking at the array of charitable opportunities available. “New Zealanders are recognised for their generosity and ... More >>
Minister praises huge progress since 2010
Friday, 4 September 2015, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
On the fifth anniversary of the first major earthquake to hit Christchurch, Education Minister Hekia Parata has paid tribute to the work of everyone involved in education in greater Christchurch. “The huge progress since the 4 September 2010 earthquake ... More >>
NZ electricity market well-placed to drive innovation
Friday, 4 September 2015, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says it’s encouraging an experts’ electricity forum has endorsed the Government’s market-led approach to regulating the electricity sector More >>
New video to help push Healthy Families NZ
Friday, 4 September 2015, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes the launch of the Healthy Families NZ video, encouraging people in their communities to take action against the rising rate of preventable chronic disease. More >>
Parents confident in ECE services
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
A survey showing that 85 per cent of parents are satisfied with their children’s early childhood education service overall is a testament to the hard work of teachers and parents, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. More >>
Solicitor-General to Step Down
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC has thanked Solicitor-General Michael Heron QC for three years of outstanding service to the Crown, following Mr Heron’s decision to step down from the role. More >>
Safer ePharmacy system for Midland’s patients
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new hospital ePharmacy system in the Midland region is improving patient safety and reducing medicines waste. More >>
Debt remission changes get green light
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay announced today that Cabinet has given its approval to a set of proposals intended to address the current inequitable situation where debt remission between related parties can, under certain circumstances, result in ... More >>
Crown land agreement to boost social housing
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Crown land agreement to boost social housing Ensuring housing developed on Crown land in Auckland includes provision for social housing will ensure more vulnerable New Zealanders can get access to warm, modern properties, Social Housing Minister ... More >>
Oil and gas Block Offer 2016 consultation begins
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Simon Bridges Minister of Energy and Resources 3 September 2015 Oil and gas Block Offer 2016 consultation begins More >>
Crown-iwi agreement on Auckland housing programme
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Agreement has been reached with Auckland iwi which will facilitate progress on the Government’s programme to develop housing on Crown-owned land, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
