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Extra support for Whanganui
Monday, 22 June 2015, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has announced extra support for Whanganui after extensive flooding over the weekend. More >>
Government support for communities affected by storm
Monday, 22 June 2015, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says the government will contribute significant support to areas affected by the severe storm over the past five days. “In situations like this, the government has a range of funding and resource mechanisms to support ... More >>
New Masterton Needle Exchange Premises
Monday, 22 June 2015, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon. It is my privilege to be here today to celebrate the opening of The Drugs, Health and Development Project Trust’s (DHDP) new Masterton premises. I would like to thank Bill Logan, Chair of DHDP, for inviting me to speak this afternoon. More >>
Lending a hand to kiwis on Limestone Island
Monday, 22 June 2015, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew is celebrating National Volunteer Week today on Limestone Island (also referred to as Matakohe Island) where the kiwi population continues to flourish. More >>
Prosecutions a major blow for IUU fishing in Southern Ocean
Monday, 22 June 2015, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today hailed the action taken by Spain against those responsible for illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing as giant step forward in the fight to protect the Southern Ocean. More >>
Volunteers supporting Cook Islands culture
Monday, 22 June 2015, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
The volunteers behind a project to improve the lives of Cook Islanders living in Auckland have been recognised for their work this National Volunteer Week. More >>
Young and old volunteering for conservation
Monday, 22 June 2015, 9:48 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Conservation 21 June 2015 Media Statement Young and old volunteering for conservation More >>
Minister to host forum for ethnic communities
Monday, 22 June 2015, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga will hold an evening community forum for residents of north Wellington tomorrow. "The forums will give us opportunities to discuss the issues and challenges facing our ethnic communities," Mr Lotu-Iiga ... More >>
Taranaki, Wanganui, Rangitikei update
Sunday, 21 June 2015, 11:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says states of local emergency were declared in Taranaki, Wanganui and Rangitikei yesterday to enable people to be evacuated to safety. More >>
SMEs focus for Connect Smart Week
Sunday, 21 June 2015, 11:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams says the second annual Connect Smart Awareness Week is a reminder to be vigilant about online security. More >>
Time to thank New Zealand’s largest work force
Sunday, 21 June 2015, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew is congratulating New Zealand’s largest workforce this week, the volunteer community, as National Volunteer Week kicks off. More >>
Wanganui state of local emergency declared
Saturday, 20 June 2015, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye acknowledges Wanganui District Council declaring a state of local emergency this afternoon before flooding threatens homes. “I have spoken with Mayor Annette Main and offered support if needed,” says Ms Kaye. “The ... More >>
FIFA U20 World Cup draws to a close
Friday, 19 June 2015, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman says this weekend’s final of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup marks the end of a great three weeks of football. “The FIFA U-20 World Cup draws to a close this weekend with Brazil taking on Serbia at ... More >>
High Tech Studio opens for Dunedin students
Friday, 19 June 2015, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
High Tech Studio opens for Dunedin students Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew officially opened the new High Tech Youth Network studio today at Dunedin’s Carisbrook School. “This state of the art facility opens up a tremendous range ... More >>
New Zealand submits report on children’s rights
Friday, 19 June 2015, 11:18 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has today released New Zealand’s Fifth Periodic Report under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. More >>
Report constructively points to next steps in water reform
Friday, 19 June 2015, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has welcomed the two reports released today from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on managing New Zealand’s freshwater reforms More >>
Appointment of Judges of the High Court
Friday, 19 June 2015, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
Christchurch Queen’s Counsel Nicholas Davidson and Auckland Barrister and Solicitor Rebecca Anne Edwards have been appointed Judges of the High Court, AttorneyGeneral Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
UFB rollout hits halfway mark
Friday, 19 June 2015, 10:37 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams today announced that the build programme for the first stage of the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative has now reached the midway point. More >>
Damaging claims have no basis
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 9:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Māori Development Minister questions the integrity of Labour’s Broadcasting Spokesperson Clare Curran who has attempted to stitch together a “scandal”. More >>
$376k for international education growth
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has announced $376,325 of co-funding for ten new growth initiatives for the international education sector. More >>
