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More targeted approach to earthquake-prone buildings
Sunday, 10 May 2015, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
More targeted approach to earthquake-prone buildings The Government is revising its policy on managing earthquake risk by better targeting regulations on buildings where location, use and type pose the greatest risk to life, Building and Housing ... More >>
PM congratulates David Cameron after UK election
Saturday, 9 May 2015, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today offered his congratulations to David Cameron on his re-election as British Prime Minister. More >>
McCully and Parliamentary delegation to visit Cooks
Friday, 8 May 2015, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully and a Parliamentary delegation will travel to the Cook Islands next week to meet with Prime Minister Puna and mark the final stages of the $20.5 million Cook Islands Solar Project. “This year we will celebrate the ... More >>
191 inner-city homes from Christchurch Housing Accord
Friday, 8 May 2015, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has signed agreements with Fletcher Living for the construction of 191 new homes at two inner-city sites as part of the Housing Accord with the Christchurch City Council, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. “Fletcher ... More >>
Official opening of the Auckland South Corrections Facility
Friday, 8 May 2015, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Tena koutou katoa Rau Rangatira ma. Tuatahi, Ko te wehi ki te Atua, me whakakororia tona ingoa I nga wa katoa. More >>
Minister opens new Auckland prison
Friday, 8 May 2015, 10:45 am | New Zealand Government
The official opening today of the Auckland South Corrections Facility marks a new era in the management of prisoners and a focus on rehabilitation, Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
$10.4m redevelopment for Ellerslie School
Friday, 8 May 2015, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Work will get under way this month as part of a $10.4 million redevelopment of Ellerslie School in Auckland, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye. Ms Kaye will visit the school this afternoon with local MP Sam Lotu-Iiga, to celebrate the start of ... More >>
New Zealand takes up a seat on WADA
Friday, 8 May 2015, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman will travel to Montreal next week to represent New Zealand and Oceania at the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) Executive Committee. “New Zealand athletes have an enviable reputation for being free of ... More >>
Flag process is structured correctly, English says
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
The process for considering the New Zealand flag is structured in the best way to give the fairest outcome, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says. More >>
Minister expresses condolences at passing of Erima Henare
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Wao-nui-a-Tāne, Ka tangi a Ngāti Hine, ka tangi te motu, Ko te pou tokomanawa o te reo kua wahangū. A tree has fallen in the great forest of Tāne Ngāti Hine mourns, and the nation mourns with them, The mainstay of the ... More >>
PM acknowledges passing of Erima Henare
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has acknowledged the sudden passing of Ngati Hine leader Erima Henare. More >>
Minister pays tribute to Ērima Henare
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Ērima, e te pou o Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. Ko koe tērā e kawe nei tō tātou reo ki tōna taumata i a koe e tū ana ki runga i ngā marae o te motu, otirā ki roto i te Whare Pāremata hoki. More >>
Climate change consultation opens
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate change consultation opens Climate Change Issues Minister Tim Groser today called for public submissions on New Zealand‘s post 2020 climate change target. In December countries will meet in Paris to establish a new climate change agreement. ... More >>
Four more Centres of Research Excellence Funded
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Four more Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs) have been selected by the Tertiary Education Commission at the end of the second round of CoREs funding. More >>
Ambassador brings new focus to threatened species
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s vulnerable native species will now have another strong voice for their protection with the announcement of the country’s first Threatened Species Ambassador. More >>
Multinational tax avoidance targeted
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Revenue, Todd McClay today welcomed the release of an officials’ issues paper that seeks feedback on suggestions for helping to ensure that non-resident investors pay an appropriate amount of tax. The focus of the issues paper is the ... More >>
$23.6m for new South Auckland mental health unit
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government has approved a new specialist mental health facility for Counties-Manukau DHB. More >>
Restorative justice part of supporting violence victims
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams has opened a two-day conference which will look at how restorative justice can be used to better support victims of family violence. More >>
Budget 2015: $6.5m boost to reduce reoffending
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
The government will invest an additional $6.5 million in 2015/16 in both new and existing initiatives to help reduce prisoner reoffending, Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
Accelerated settlements for historic claims
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley has announced that people with unresolved claims of historic abuse in state care are to be given the option of a fast-track settlement, or to continue with the normal process. Claimants who choose the new ... More >>
