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New Auckland SHAs to deliver 1800 new homes
Friday, 3 July 2015, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Two new greenfield Special Housing Areas (SHAs) that will provide up to 1800 new homes in Auckland have been announced today by Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Mayor Len Brown. “These two latest Special Housing Areas at Glenbrook ... More >>
Network for Learning board reappointments
Friday, 3 July 2015, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the reappointment of all the directors of crown company Network for Learning (N4L) whose terms expire in 2015. “Having completed their first term, the inaugural board members have all been reappointed, ... More >>
Local Government Amendment Bill – call for submissions
Friday, 3 July 2015, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Amendment Bill (No 3). The bill, currently before the Local Government and Environment Committee, would remedy a loophole in current legislation that permits candidates to serve as members on 2 or more Auckland local boards at the same time. More >>
Traders go online to manage information
Friday, 3 July 2015, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner announced today that from 6 July traders can go online to register and manage their own information and client and supplier code applications through the Trade Single Window. More >>
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to visit
Friday, 3 July 2015, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to visit New Zealand in November Prime Minister John Key welcomes today’s announcement that the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit New Zealand in November. This will be the second joint ... More >>
NZ educators among the world’s best
Friday, 3 July 2015, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s teaching profession is amongst the most highly trained, best qualified, and most experienced in the world, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. More >>
Guy: Speech to Federated Farmers 2015 Annual Conference
Friday, 3 July 2015, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you all for the opportunity to speak to your annual conference here this morning. More >>
Diabetes strategy consultation draws to a close
Friday, 3 July 2015, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says work is progressing towards a longterm strategy to help people living with diabetes better manage their health. More >>
Further boost for New Zealand Cycle Trail
Friday, 3 July 2015, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing nearly $400,000 in six new projects to enhance and maintain the quality of the New Zealand Cycle Trail, Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key announced today. More >>
Minister to attend Tongan coronation
Friday, 3 July 2015, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga will travel to Tonga today to attend the coronation of King Tupou VI. Mr Lotu-Iiga will attend the coronation in Nuku’alofa tomorrow as part of a New Zealand delegation that includes Governor-General Sir Jerry ... More >>
Bill to better support sexual violence victims underway
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
The first stage of the Government’s sexual violence reforms are underway with the passing of the first reading of the Evidence Amendment Act today, Justice Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
New Chair and Commissioners for Māori Language Commission
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Māori Development Minister is pleased to announce that Dr Wayne Ngata has been appointed as the new Toihau of the Māori Language Commission. More >>
FairWay Resolution Ltd board reappointments
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the reappointment of three directors to the board of crown company FairWay Resolution Limited. More >>
New EPA board appointments
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced the reappointment of Dr Kevin Thompson as deputy chair of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) board and the appointment two new members, Dayle Hunia and Geoffrey Thompson, to the board. More >>
Arts Access Awards winners an inspiration
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry and Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner congratulate the winners of the eighth annual Arts Access Awards for their work in providing access to the arts. More >>
Developer chosen for inner city neighbourhoods
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the appointment of a preferred development partner for an exciting new era of inner city living in Christchurch. More >>
Regeneration the focus of Chch governance
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Government
The regeneration of Christchurch will be the city’s focus for the next five years as local leadership progressively takes control of the rebuild, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Key: Plans for earthquake recovery laws
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister 2 July 2015 Speech Notes Speech to Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce function More >>
Government Welcomes Successful WTO Trade Policy Review
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser today welcomed the conclusions of the 5th World Trade Organisation Trade Policy Review of New Zealand. “Once again NZ has been highly commended by the WTO for maintaining an open and transparent trade policy regime”, says Mr Groser. More >>
Minister marks end of successful development
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today congratulates OMV on their successful completion of the Maari Growth campaign in offshore Taranaki. “OMV have announced that their drilling campaign is now completed, with the capacity of the Maari field ... More >>
