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Minister thanks CEO for outstanding contribution
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has acknowledged the outstanding contribution Geoff Dangerfield has made to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), following his resignation as Chief Executive today. In 2008, Mr Dangerfield was appointed the inaugural Chief ... More >>
Reappointments to NZ Racing Board
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Racing Minister Nathan Guy has announced the reappointment of Independent Chairperson Glenda Hughes and members Rod Croon, Greg McCarthy, Mauro Barsi, Graham Cooney and Alistair Ryan to the New Zealand Racing Board’s governing body. These appointments ... More >>
New ECan commissioner appointed
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Elizabeth Cunningham has been appointed as a commissioner at Environment Canterbury (ECan), Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Associate Local Government Minister Louise Upston announced today. “Elizabeth Cunningham has a strong background in ... More >>
Genesis decision creates renewable opportunities
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Genesis Energy’s decision to close its two remaining coal units by 2018 is a sign of the times and reflects the growth of New Zealand’s world-leading renewable energy industry, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says. “Historically coal ... More >>
Tool Blacks to test skills against world’s best
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Louise Upston has today wished New Zealand’s WorldSkills team all the best as they head to Brazil for seven days of intense competition. More >>
NZ-Viet Nam education relationship set to grow
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 8:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Education collaboration between New Zealand and Viet Nam is set to grow following the signing this afternoon of a renewed Education Co-operation Arrangement. Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Viet Nam’s Minister ... More >>
Guy: Speech to Pipfruit NZ Annual Conference
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s an exciting time for your industry which is having a really strong year. Let me give you a few highlights worth mentioning: More >>
Rangatahi the key to growing the Māori economy in Auckland
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Development Minister, Te Ururoa Flavell, welcomes the release of a report on the Māori economy in Tāmaki Makaurau. More >>
Racing Safety Development Fund open for applications
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The next round of applications for the Racing Safety Development Fund has opened today, Racing Minister Nathan Guy has announced. “The fund supports projects around the country for improving racecourse health and safety standards. In the past this ... More >>
Countdown begins to Rio Games
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman says a year out from the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games it looks like New Zealanders will have plenty to celebrate at both events. “High Performance Sport NZ tell me we are on track to achieve our ... More >>
National service to mark centenary of Chunuk Bair
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The centenary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair will be marked in Wellington this weekend with a national commemorative service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry says. On August 8, 1915, soldiers from ... More >>
Eleven straight quarters of job growth
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest labour market data shows continued job growth, with 7,000 more people employed over the last quarter and 69,000 more New Zealanders in work than a year ago. Wage growth has also been strong with the average weekly wage rising 3.2 per ... More >>
Foss to attend Chunuk Bair commemorations
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss will attend the Battle for Chunuk Bair centenary service at Gallipoli on Saturday. “Chunuk Bair holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many Kiwis,” Mr Foss says. “During the Gallipoli campaign, hundreds ... More >>
Tougher biosecurity measures at airports welcomed
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Tougher biosecurity measures at airports welcomed Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed a new package of biosecurity measures to be implemented at international airports, including more detector dogs and new x-ray machines, as a result of $27 ... More >>
MidCentral general practices more productive
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the newly expanded Productive Series is already benefiting patients and staff at MidCentral general practices. “I want to see greater integration of health services which are closer to home, and an important part of ... More >>
Launch of family violence discussion document
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
It’s a pleasure being here this morning and thank you Allan Cooke for the warm welcome. First, may I acknowledge our gracious hosts, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, for hosting us here this morning and the Family Law Section of the Law Society for ... More >>
Fresh look at family violence laws
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 8:42 am | New Zealand Government
A discussion document launched today takes a hard look at the way the law prevents and responds to family violence, and proposes a comprehensive rethink to strengthen New Zealand’s legislative response. More >>
Family violence initiatives making an impact one year on
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 8:39 am | New Zealand Government
A suite of Government initiatives has built momentum for efforts to reduce New Zealand’s horrific family violence track-record, says Justice Minister Amy Adams. More >>
PM pledges $11.7m for Cook Islands school rebuild
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will contribute up to $11.7 million towards rebuilding the Cook Islands’ national secondary school to mark 50 years of our association, Prime Minister John Key says. More >>
More hands-on support for rural communities
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy say around 100 more people will be trained to help farming families across the country access the support they need. The commitment is the first part of the one-off $500,000 ... More >>
