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NZ boosts cyclone aid to $3.5 million

Monday, 23 March 2015, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will contribute a further $1 million to the Cyclone Pam response and will also help transport Fiji disaster response personnel to Vanuatu by RNZAF C-130 Hercules. More >>

Trade Minister welcomes signing of NZ-Korea FTA

Monday, 23 March 2015, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Trade Minister Tim Groser today signed the New Zealand Korea Free Trade Agreement with his Korean counterpart Yoon Sang-jick. “Improving access to international markets through free trade agreements is a key component of the Government’s Business ... More >>

NZ signs Free Trade Agreement with Korea

Monday, 23 March 2015, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Korea opens a new chapter in the two countries’ relationship. More >>

Youth in isolated communities benefit from fund

Monday, 23 March 2015, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government

Youth Minister Nikki Kaye is pleased to announce the first round of initiatives funded under the $20,000 Isolated Communities Fund. “This is about supporting the development of young people aged 12 to 24 living in offshore communities such as Great Barrier ... More >>

PM extends condolences at passing of Lee Kuan Yew

Monday, 23 March 2015, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has expressed his sincere condolences to the people of Singapore following the death of the nation’s first Prime Minster, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. More >>

Plant a tree for International Forest Day

Saturday, 21 March 2015, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Minister for Primary Industries Jo Goodhew marked United Nations International Day of Forests at the Methven A&P show today, by planting a maple tree with industry representatives. More >>

Transcript PM's Post-Cabinet Press Conference: 9 March 2015

Friday, 20 March 2015, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Government

OK. Good afternoon. So as I mentioned here last week, Cabinet has decided to legislate under urgency to remove the Remuneration Authoritys discretion in setting MPs' pay. More >>

Joint statement on NZ-Viet Nam Partnership

Friday, 20 March 2015, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Government

Joint statement on enhancing the Comprehensive Partnership between the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and New Zealand More >>

PM acknowledges passing of Malcolm Fraser

Friday, 20 March 2015, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key has today acknowledged the passing of former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser. “Mr Fraser served Australia with distinction over his many years in office and made a significant contribution to the strengthening of ... More >>

New $3.1m block opens at St Thomas’s School

Friday, 20 March 2015, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye was delighted to open a new 12 classroom block at St Thomas’s School in Kohimarama, Auckland this afternoon. “In February last year I announced a $3 million project to replace old classrooms and create more ... More >>

McCully welcomes Lithuanian Foreign Minister

Friday, 20 March 2015, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Government

McCully welcomes Lithuanian Foreign Minister Foreign Minister Murray McCully today welcomed a visit to New Zealand by Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Linas Linkevičius. “Lithuania is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council ... More >>

New inquirer appointed for Bain case

Friday, 20 March 2015, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Government

A senior retired Australian judge has been appointed to head up the inquiry into David Bain’s compensation claim, Justice Minister Amy Adams announced today. More >>

Foss welcomes visit by Canakkale Governor

Friday, 20 March 2015, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Craig Foss says Ahmet Cinar, Governor of Turkey’s Canakkale Province, will visit New Zealand next week. Canakkale Province includes the Gallipoli Peninsula, where 2000 New Zealanders will attend commemorations next ... More >>

Ultra-Fast Broadband a boost to Blenheim

Friday, 20 March 2015, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

Communications Minister Amy Adams today announced the completion of the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) service in Blenheim. “Around 12,500 homes, schools, businesses and health facilities can now access fast and efficient internet. The ... More >>

Speech to Annual Electives Forum, Wellington

Friday, 20 March 2015, 10:20 am | New Zealand Government

Thank you Clare. It’s great to be here today to open the 2015 Electives Forum. I’d like to acknowledge the other speakers addressing you today, including Andrew Connolly who will be up next. The theme of this Forum “supporting quality, sustainability ... More >>

Race Relations Day - Big Change Starts Small

Friday, 20 March 2015, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government

This year’s Race Relations Day gives all New Zealanders the chance to contribute to positive race relations and human rights, Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-liga says. The theme this year is Big Change Starts Small. “We can all do ... More >>

Commercial limits for southern blue whiting changing

Thursday, 19 March 2015, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced changes to commercial fishing limits in two areas as part of the annual fisheries sustainability review. “From 1 April 2015 the total allowable catch for the southern blue whiting stock at the ... More >>