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Court rules changed to support information sharing
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced new information sharing rules between family and criminal courts as a part of the Government’s work to help reduce the harm caused by family violence. More >>
Red tape reduced for veterans
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Veterans will soon find it easier to claim their recreational travel concession, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss says. More >>
Key to unlocking Tauranga congestion underway
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has turned the first sod on the $45 million Maungatapu underpass project in Tauranga today, bringing the $100 million Hairini Link one step closer to completion. More >>
Appointment of Judge of the Court of Appeal
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Honourable Justice Stephen Kós has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal, Attorney General Christopher Finlayson announced today. Justice Kós graduated LLB (Hons) from Victoria University in 1981 and LLM from Cambridge University in 1985. ... More >>
Government grant for East Coast stream restoration
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
An $89,700 grant from the Community Environment Fund for the restoration of the Whangawehi stream on the Mahia Peninsula was announced today by Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith during a visit to the catchment. More >>
Fifth Children’s Team goes live in Hamilton
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has officially launched the Hamilton Children’s Team, the fifth of ten approved Teams to be rolled out across the country. More >>
New chiefs of Army and Navy announced
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the appointment of new Chiefs of the New Zealand Army and the Royal New Zealand Navy. More >>
Extra $2.6m support for storm-affected regions
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 9:23 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy and Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye have announced an extra $2.6 million of Government support for communities worst affected by the severe storm in June. More >>
Update on recovery in storm-affected regions
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 9:17 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says recovery from the severe storm in June is going well, but latest estimates show its economic impact could be around $270 million. More >>
Bids open for Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams will today release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the next stage of rolling out fast, reliable broadband to New Zealanders. More >>
Minister welcomes Queenstown research week
Monday, 31 August 2015, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today welcomed the commencement of the 2015 Queenstown Research Week. More >>
PM to attend 46th Pacific Islands Forum
Monday, 31 August 2015, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will lead a delegation to Papua New Guinea to attend the annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting being held in Port Moresby. “The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting is an opportunity for the region to come ... More >>
Progress being made in Pacific health
Monday, 31 August 2015, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
A new report on the health of Pacific people shows good progress is being made in some areas, Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
Residential property withholding tax proposed
Monday, 31 August 2015, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Public consultation begins today on the Government’s proposed residential land withholding tax with the release of a paper seeking public feedback More >>
Auckland housing consents top 1000 in July
Monday, 31 August 2015, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Building consent data released by Statistics New Zealand show 1116 homes were consented in Auckland in July, the first time in a decade that the monthly total has been over 1000, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith noted today. More >>
Regional airline competition welcomed
Monday, 31 August 2015, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have this morning welcomed increased competition in the regional aviation market. More >>
Minister welcomes Money Week 2015
Monday, 31 August 2015, 8:46 am | New Zealand Government
Empowering people to be better with money is the key focus for Money Week, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith. More >>
Tonga Language Week celebrated
Monday, 31 August 2015, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has welcomed Tonga Language Week 2015 More >>
Minister opens papakāinga near Tauranga
Saturday, 29 August 2015, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell will open six new flats at Tahuwhakatiki marae, in Mount Maunganui today. More >>
Bridges: Road Transport Forum 2015
Friday, 28 August 2015, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon and thank you for having me here - it is great to have the opportunity to speak to you today, my first such opportunity as Transport Minister. More >>
