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NZTE International Growth Fund changes following evaluation
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Trade Minister Tim Groser today announced changes designed to strengthen government investment in developing New Zealand’s export sector via the International Growth Fund. The Fund invests up to $30 million ... More >>
Budget 2015: $98m for more elective surgery
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
An extra $98 million will be invested in Budget 2015 to provide more New Zealanders with timely elective surgery, and to improve the prevention and treatment of orthopaedic conditions, Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says. “Access to elective surgery ... More >>
Next steps in social housing reform announced
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Tauranga and Invercargill have been selected as the first regions for the proposed transfer of Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) houses to registered Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Ministers Bill English and Paula Bennett say. More >>
Strong Job Growth Continues
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The latest Household Labour Force Survey shows ongoing job growth in the New Zealand economy, while a record labour market participation rate kept the unemployment level steady at 5.8% in the March quarter. Today’s HLFS shows the number of people employed ... More >>
Minister congratulates top scholars
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has congratulated Joshua Hansen on being awarded this year’s Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence. More >>
Targeted discounts for SuperGold Card holders
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Minister Maggie Barry says the latest SuperGold business recruitment campaign has achieved its aim of signing up more health professionals and lawyers. More >>
Former principal appointed to key role
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
Former principal appointed to key role Highly-regarded educationalist and experienced school leader Prue Kelly, the former principal of Wellington High School, has been appointed to a key role overseeing appointments for new teacher and principal positions ... More >>
Better pension portability for Islands
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 9:57 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley welcomed the progress of a bill to extend access to New Zealand Superannuation and the Veteran’s Pension to those living in the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau after it passed its second reading. "This ... More >>
Full speed ahead for broadband deployment
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Communications Minister Amy Adams today announced a 23 per cent increase in the number of end users connecting to Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) over the first three months of 2015. More >>
Animal Welfare Amendment Bill passes final reading
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 11:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Animal Welfare Amendment Bill passes final reading Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the unanimous support for the Animal Welfare Amendment Bill during its third and final reading in Parliament today. “This bill will strengthen the ... More >>
More powers for Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to give the Human Rights Commission greater flexibility in dealing with emerging human rights issues passed its second reading in Parliament today. More >>
Minister welcomes reports on Whānau Ora
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Whānau Ora Hon Te Ururoa Flavell welcomes the Office of Auditor General’s report on Phase One (2010-2014) of Whānau Ora tabled in Parliament today. More >>
Permanent Forum on International Pharmaceutical Crime
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Greetings, greetings, greetings to all and every one of you. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to New Zealand and thank you for making the lengthy journey to be here. New Zealand’s Ministry ... More >>
NZ human rights report submitted to UN
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams has submitted the Government’s latest report to the United Nations on civil and political rights in New Zealand. More >>
Speaker reinforces NZ's commitment to the Fiji Parliament
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon David Carter, will lead a delegation from the New Zealand Parliament next week to reinforce our commitment to the Parliament of Fiji. Accompanying the Speaker will be the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade ... More >>
Budget 2015: $32m for workplace compliance
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Investing $32 million of new operating expenditure in employment relations services over the next four years will help strengthen compliance with minimum employment standards, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse says. More >>
Budget 2015: $32m for workplace compliance
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Investing $32 million of new operating expenditure in employment relations services over the next four years will help strengthen compliance with minimum employment standards, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse says. More >>
Property report shows rugby field-sized results
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 11:44 am | New Zealand Government
Coordination between agencies has seen the Crown continue to reduce its property footprint and pay less for office space, State Services Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Defence White Paper public consultation begins
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee welcomes the beginning of the public consultation process for the 2015 Defence White Paper, calling for New Zealanders to seize this opportunity to influence defence policy. More >>
New leadership roles support better cancer care
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 9:58 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says two new sector-based cancer leadership roles will ensure patients receive even better support and care. Clare Greensmith has been appointed National Lead for the cancer psychological and social support workforce ... More >>
