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Feedback sought on Disability Action Plan
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner says the first annual update of the Disability Action Plan 2014-2018 will help government agencies work together on actions that are important to disabled people. More >>
$96.5 million for new science research programmes
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced funding for 48 new science research programmes, for a total investment of $96.5 million over the next four years. More >>
First certificate issued under new UAV rules
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss say the first certified flight of an unmanned helicopter under new aviation rules is a great example of how they can enable commercial use. More >>
Library and Information Advisory Commission Appointments
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today announced three new appointments to the Library and Information Advisory Commission (LIAC). More >>
Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today announced three new appointments to the Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library. More >>
$13.5m redevelopment for Ohope Beach School
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye visited Ohope Beach School in the Bay of Plenty this morning, to announce a $13.5 million redevelopment for the school. Ohope Beach School is one of seven schools in the Whakatane community of schools. “This ... More >>
New plan for Waimakariri residential red zones
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has directed that a Recovery Plan be prepared for the future use of the residential red zones in the Waimakariri District. More >>
Community groups receive $918,000 in War on Weeds funding
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has announced a $918,000 commitment to the War on Weeds through this year’s round of Community Conservation Partnerships Fund grants. More >>
New container terminal to boost regional growth in Whanganu
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says a new inland container terminal in Whanganui will help boost regional growth by improving transport connections for importers and exporters. More >>
New research on financial capability in schools
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 8:50 am | New Zealand Government
Hon Hekia Parata Minister of Education Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Embargoed till 5.00am, 3 September 2015 More >>
Minister welcomes Africa’s first Commonwealth Games
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has congratulated Durban, South Africa on being named host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. More >>
New rules bring double-deckers to our cities
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
New rules that allow buses, including double-deckers, to carry more people will ramp up the public transport offering in our cities, Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss say. Changes to the Vehicle Dimensions ... More >>
Parapets and facades prioritised in revised law
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
A new category of priority buildings, covering parts of unreinforced masonry like parapets and facades, is to be included in the Building Act requirements for upgrading earthquake-prone buildings following strong submissions to select committee including ... More >>
New Hospice Waikato extension opened
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today opened the new Hospice Waikato extension in Hamilton. More >>
Government committed to cycle safety
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says the Government is delivering many of the Cycling Safety Panel’s recommendations as part of its commitment to making cycling a safer, more attractive choice for personal travel. “The Government’s ... More >>
Whanganui Community Corrections opened
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today officially opened the refurbished Whanganui Community Corrections site. The $2.7 million refurbishment is part of a five-year nationwide renewal programme to make Community Corrections sites more secure ... More >>
Peter Dunne: Launch of 2015 Children’s Health Stamp
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be part of the launch of the 2015 Children’s Health Stamp. More >>
Fraud initiatives keep people out of debt traps
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
A continued focus by staff to identify overpayments to beneficiaries is reducing the number of people ending up with large debts, says Associate Social Development Minister Jo Goodhew. More >>
Dunne: Opening of Turkish Embassy Photo Exhibit on Canakkle
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government
I am delighted to have been asked to speak at the launch of this exhibition, “Çannakale: Road to Peace out of War”. More >>
Air New Zealand – Air China alliance authorised
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A new strategic alliance between Air New Zealand and Air China will make New Zealand a more attractive destination for Chinese travellers, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says. More >>
