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Food Safety Arrangement signed with Viet Nam
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Food Safety 19 March 2015 Media Statement Food Safety Arrangement signed with Viet Nam More >>
NZ and Viet Nam agree ambitious trade target
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Viet Nam have agreed an ambitious target of doubling two-way goods and service trade to around $2.2 billion by 2020, Prime Minister John Key has announced. More >>
NZ’s consistent economic growth continues
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 11:20 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s economy continues to perform consistently well with another quarter of solid growth reported today, Finance Minister Bill English says. Statistics New Zealand today released gross domestic product figures for the December quarter showing ... More >>
Housing development on Riccarton Racecourse proposed
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Special legislation is being proposed to amend the Christchurch Racecourse Reserve Act 1878 to enable a new housing development on Yaldhurst and Steadmans Roads in Riccarton, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
NZ aid flight to Tanna
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says a New Zealand C-130 Hercules aircraft has travelled to Tanna Island this afternoon with relief supplies and the Vanuatu Prime Minister on board. More >>
Feedback sought on ECan’s future governance
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Associate Local Government Minister Louise Upston have today announced the Government’s proposal for a mixed-model governance structure for Environment Canterbury (ECan). More >>
New Gallipoli app launched
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has welcomed the release of a free smartphone and tablet app which offers a new way to explore the Gallipoli campaign. More >>
Voluntary out-of-home care to be reviewed
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner says the Government wants to hear from families, children and service providers involved with supporting disabled children, as part of a review of the system for voluntary out-of-home placements. More >>
Big reduction in young mums on benefit
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the number of young mothers requiring a benefit has almost halved since 2009, meaning better lives for these families and fewer long-term beneficiaries. More >>
Youth accessing primary mental health services
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says more mental health services are being offered to young people through their GP or primary care provider. “We know the importance of making mental health services for young people accessible and relevant to their ... More >>
Safer journeys a step closer for Northland drivers
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Work to improve the safety standard of a dangerous section of road in Northland has begun as part of a nationwide programme to improve regional roads. More >>
Minister thanks all involved in cyclone response
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye has thanked everyone involved in preparing for and responding to the effects of Cyclone Pam in New Zealand. More >>
Prisoner learning places to nearly double
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
A huge increase in prisoner education aims to help prisoners get jobs on release and reduce their risk of reoffending. Educational achievement is important to help prisoners take part in and benefit from employment, rehabilitation and reintegration ... More >>
Bill for new MPs pay setting process passed
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 8:10 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament has tonight passed a law which will see MPs pay move in line with changes to public sector salaries, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse says. More >>
NZ On Air celebrates 25 years
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 8:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Amy Adams Minister of Broadcasting 17 March 2015 Media statement NZ On Air celebrates 25 years More >>
Speech at opening of Te Kooti Rangatahi
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me to attend the launch of Te Kooti Rangatahi o Tauranga Moana at Hairini Marae. While crime and the numbers of people appearing in our criminal courts are at their lowest levels since 1978, the reduction has not been as great ... More >>
Foss welcomes agreement for rental vehicle code
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss is welcoming a move by the rental vehicle industry to establish a Code of Best Practice to educate visiting drivers and improve safety for all road users. About 25 rental vehicle companies met in Auckland yesterday ... More >>
PM to attend Gallipoli Anzac Day commemorations
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key is to lead a New Zealand delegation at the centenary commemorations of the ANZAC landings in Gallipoli, Turkey. More >>
Prince Harry to visit New Zealand
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the news of a planned official visit to New Zealand by Prince Harry, the grandson and fourth-in-line to Queen Elizabeth II. More >>
Government issues Responsible Lending Code
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith today announced the release of the Responsible Lending Code. “We know that most lenders are already following responsible lending practises with their customers. However, a percentage of lenders ... More >>
