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Retired High Court judge to review Pora claim
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
A leading former High Court judge has been appointed to assess Teina Pora’s compensation claim, Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced. Hon Rodney Hansen CNZM QC, a retired Judge of the High Court of New Zealand, has been appointed to conduct the inquiry ... More >>
Tool for forestry exporters to combat illegal logging
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today launched a new tool for exporters of New Zealand-grown forestry products to help combat illegal logging of tropical forests, Associate Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew says. More >>
Youth organisations receive $45k services for young people
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that four organisations will receive a total of around $45,000 of ‘services for young people’ funding, to help them deliver a range of youth development programmes. “This is one-off funding to established ... More >>
Housing Accord on target at midpoint
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Accord on target at midpoint Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Mayor Len Brown have today welcomed the release of the latest Auckland Housing Accord monitoring report, which marks the halfway point of the three-year agreement ... More >>
Strategy to improve results in social services
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Strategy to improve results in social services Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says a new long-term strategy for social service investment will deliver better results for at-risk children, young people and adults, along with more effective ... More >>
Smith/Traynor Inquiry time frame extended
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government Inquiry into the escape of Phillip John Smith / Traynor has been extended by two months, State Services Minister Paula Bennett says. “When the inquiry was announced in November 2014 I made it clear the six month period proposed for ... More >>
Saving our kiwi
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
A fresh approach to saving the kiwi from extinction has been launched today thanks to a new $11.2 million investment from Budget 2015, Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says. More >>
Minister to host forum for ethnic communities
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga will hold an evening community forum for residents of West Auckland tomorrow. More >>
McClay visits European capitals to talk Trade
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Revenue and Associate Trade Minister, Todd McClay has concluded a European lobbying mission by signing a tax agreement in Paris to focus on tax avoidance by multinationals. More >>
Budget 2015: Funding boost enhances weather forecasting
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Government
An operating funding increase that will grow to just over $5 million a year by 2018/19 will allow MetService to become more resilient, Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss say. More >>
Budget 2015: Support to grow New Zealand exports
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra Budget funding will help exporters take full advantage of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and avoid the risk of costly delays at overseas borders, Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says. “Exports to China and ASEAN countries have increased significantly ... More >>
New hospital based social worker to help mums
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 1:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes a new domestic violence social worker role which will be based at Auckland DHB’s National Women’s Hospital. “We’re committed to giving new mums and their babies the best possible care,” says Dr ... More >>
Iraq thanks NZ for training contribution
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Senior Iraqi officials have conveyed thanks to Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee for New Zealand’s deployment of military personnel to help build the capacity of the Iraqi security forces. Mr Brownlee has just left Iraq after visiting New Zealand ... More >>
Low trust clients prove to be trustworthy
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Low trust clients prove to be trustworthy Associate Social Development Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the continuing success of the government’s welfare fraud initiatives. “One of the key initiatives is close monitoring of low-trust clients ... More >>
First seven Hi-tech start-ups from new tech incubators
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the first seven innovative start-ups receiving repayable grants from the new technology incubators funded through Callaghan Innovation. More >>
One month to go to put forth UFB & RBI bids
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Local authorities have four more weeks to get their submissions in for phase two of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) and Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI), Communications Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
Changes made to disability support services
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Good progress has been made in implementing the recommendations of a major review of disability support services, Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
New FMA appointments announced
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced three new appointments to the Financial Markets Authority Board. “I am pleased to announce that the Governor-General has appointed Campbell Stuart, William Stevens and Mark ... More >>
New consumer credit laws to come into force this week
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 9:32 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Paul Goldsmith welcomes new rules that will better protect borrowers taking effect from Saturday 6 June. “A new era in consumer lending begins this Saturday where all lenders must meet responsible lending ... More >>
Finalists announced for 2015 Green Ribbon Awards
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Conservation Minister Maggie Barry today announced the finalists for the 2015 Green Ribbon Awards, which will this year mark 25 years of honouring New Zealand’s environmental leaders. More >>
