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Establishment of Legislation Design and Advisory Committee

Monday, 29 June 2015, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today announced the establishment of the Legislation Design and Advisory Committee to improve the quality and effectiveness of legislation. More >>

Appointments to Tertiary Education Commission board

Monday, 29 June 2015, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced three appointments to the Tertiary Education Commission board. More >>

New Chairs for three Crown Research Institutes

Monday, 29 June 2015, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced a number of appointments and reappointments to the boards of the seven Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), which carry out scientific research for the benefit of New Zealand. Three of the CRIs will ... More >>

New Special Housing Areas for Tauranga

Monday, 29 June 2015, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government

New Special Housing Areas for Tauranga Two Special Housing Areas (SHAs) with the potential for 210 new homes in Tauranga were approved today by Cabinet, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith has announced. “These two Special Housing Areas ... More >>

US/NZ Partnership Forum opens

Monday, 29 June 2015, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully today welcomed the start of the US/NZ Partnership Forum which is taking place in Auckland this week. More >>

Consultation begins on property bright-line test

Monday, 29 June 2015, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Revenue Minister Todd McClay today welcomed the release of detailed design proposals for the new “bright-line” test, which will require income tax to be paid on gains from the sale of residential property bought and sold within two years. More >>

It’s not too late to be immunised against the flu

Monday, 29 June 2015, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says there is still time for people to get vaccinated before the worst of the flu season arrives. More >>

Joyce to speak at Australia Major Projects Symposium

Monday, 29 June 2015, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce is in Sydney today to speak at the Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Major Projects Symposium to promote New Zealand as an investment destination. “Australia remains our biggest financial partner with investments ... More >>

Implementing Medicines New Zealand 2015 to 2020

Monday, 29 June 2015, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government

Good evening and welcome to the launch of Implementing Medicines New Zealand, the new medicines action plan. More >>

Progress on recovery from severe storm

Saturday, 27 June 2015, 10:09 am | New Zealand Government

Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says the recovery led by local authorities is well under way in regions affected by the severe storm that crossed New Zealand between 18 and 20 June. More >>

Adams: Harmful Digital Communications Bill - Third Reading

Friday, 26 June 2015, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Mr Speaker, I move, That the Harmful Digital Communications Bill be now read a third time. More >>

New Auckland maternal mental health service

Friday, 26 June 2015, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today officially opened a new maternal mental health respite and support service in Te Atatu South, Auckland. “Pregnancy and childbirth can be vulnerable times for women - at least 15 per cent will develop depression, ... More >>

Mt Albert Primary School set for lift in learning

Friday, 26 June 2015, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government

Students at Auckland’s Mt Albert Primary School are set for a lift in learning thanks to the opening of a new classroom block, says Education Minister Hekia Parata The new modern teaching spaces for staff and students at the school will support ... More >>

Community Corrections opens in Te Awamutu

Friday, 26 June 2015, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga today officially opened the refurbished Te Awamutu Community Corrections site. Mr Lotu-Iiga says the improvements will benefit staff, visitors and the community-based offenders who report there. One of the key ... More >>

English: John Howard Lecture to Menzies Research Centre

Friday, 26 June 2015, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Government

Australia has enjoyed 25 years of solid economic growth. Following the end of the mining boom, I believe you are well placed to make the necessary adjustments and continue that run of solid growth. More >>

Auckland to showcase educational excellence

Friday, 26 June 2015, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government

Auckland is to host a major international education event in November, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. Senior decision makers from education systems in at least 10 countries will gather in the city for the next Global Education Leaders’ Partnership ... More >>