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Graduate nurses finding jobs sooner
Monday, 24 August 2015, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says more graduate nurses are finding jobs sooner according to the latest figures from the nationwide system which places graduates into the workforce. More >>
Women who’ve got a trade have got it made
Monday, 24 August 2015, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Louise Upston is highlighting the importance of encouraging women to consider a career in trades during Got a Trade Week. More >>
10 year passports will be delivered early
Monday, 24 August 2015, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today welcomed the Government Administration Select Committee report on 10 year adult passports and the proposed implementation date of 30 November 2015. More >>
HomeStart off to successful start
Sunday, 23 August 2015, 7:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The number of first home buyers accessing Government support for making a deposit on a house has doubled since the Government’s new KiwiSaver HomeStart package took effect on 1 April this year, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith said in ... More >>
Increased focus on rural depression
Sunday, 23 August 2015, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have today announced increased training for rural health professionals and community leaders to tackle depression in rural communities. More >>
Groser to Kuala Lumpur for regional trade talks
Friday, 21 August 2015, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser travels to Malaysia tonight for a series of meetings including the third Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministerial Meeting, the annual East Asia Summit Economic Ministers’ Meeting, and ASEAN Economic Ministers’ ... More >>
Final section of Western Ring Route a boost
Friday, 21 August 2015, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says plans for the northern-most link of Auckland’s Western Ring Route reflect the Government’s commitment to improving public transport in our biggest city. More >>
NZ’s largest snow sport event gets underway
Friday, 21 August 2015, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcome today’s opening of the fourth Winter Games New Zealand in Queenstown. More >>
Young-Cooper named as new Housing NZ Chair
Friday, 21 August 2015, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing New Zealand Minister Bill English has announced the appointment of Adrienne Young-Cooper as the Chair of Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC). More >>
Record 3 million visitors to New Zealand
Friday, 21 August 2015, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key is delighted with today’s figures showing a record three million visitors came to New Zealand in the past year. More >>
$9.9m Westmere School redevelopment completed
Friday, 21 August 2015, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye will visit Westmere School in Auckland this afternoon to mark the completion of a $9.9 million redevelopment. More >>
Foss welcomes reduction in licence wait times
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is welcoming a significant reduction in wait times for sitting the restricted and full driver licence tests. More >>
Stronger air services between NZ and Cambodia
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the signing of an open skies air services agreement with Cambodia will provide improved air links between our two countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully signed the agreement for New Zealand on ... More >>
Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council appointments
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nikki Kaye has announced the reappointment of Chair Mark Gilbert and three new appointments which will ensure diverse representation on the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council. The Council represents the motorcycling community and advises ... More >>
Solid, sustainable growth as economy adjusts
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Non-dairy export industries can expect a significant boost in returns in the wake of the fall in the value of the New Zealand dollar over the past year, Finance Minister Bill English says. “New Zealand has notched up eleven consecutive quarters of employment ... More >>
Speech to New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon. Thank you Jim for that warm welcome and for the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development’s hosting of this event. Your invitation to address the Building Nations Symposium 2015 is both welcome and opportune. More >>
Bus Interchange building now complete
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says he’s very pleased to announce the second and final stage of Christchurch’s new $53 million Bus Interchange is now complete and open to the public. More >>
Commerce appointments announced
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 11:50 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced two reappointments to the Takeovers Panel and three reappointments to the Disciplinary Committee under the Financial Advisers Act. More >>
Broadband rollout supporting regional growth
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
High speed broadband and mobile connectivity is supporting regional growth and innovation across New Zealand, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Communications Minister Amy Adams say. The Ministers have released the latest regional broadband ... More >>
Tertiary Education Institution council members reappointed
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced 15 reappointments to six Tertiary Education Institution councils. These include appointments to three newly-reconstituted university councils, and three leadership positions ... More >>
