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Another $138 million for Christchurch schools
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye say almost $140m is to be spent on the next wave of schools to be repaired and rebuilt in Christchurch. More >>
Joan Withers appointed new chair of TVNZ
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams today announced the appointment of Joan Withers as the Chair of Television New Zealand (TVNZ). “Ms Withers is a highly experienced director, having held several challenging and high profile positions in some of New ... More >>
Confirmed negative Ebola test for health worker
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the healthcare worker who recently returned from Sierra Leone has been officially cleared of having Ebola following a second negative test result. “It is great news that the second test has come back negative,” ... More >>
Magna Carta essay competition launched
Monday, 16 March 2015, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson has today launched the Magna Carta 800 Essay Competition for New Zealand students to recognise the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta. More >>
PM welcomes visit of Viet Nam Prime Minister
Monday, 16 March 2015, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has announced a two-day visit to New Zealand by Viet Nam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. Prime Minister Dung and a delegation of more than 100 senior ministers and business leaders will arrive in Auckland on Thursday for ... More >>
PM to visit Korea and Japan
Monday, 16 March 2015, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will visit Korea next week to mark the signing of the New Zealand-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Prime Minister Key and President Park Geun-hye of Korea will witness the signing of the agreement on March 23 by Trade Ministers ... More >>
New Waitemata Harbour crossing future-proofed
Monday, 16 March 2015, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Transport, Simon Bridges, has taken steps to future-proof the route for an additional Waitemata Harbour crossing in view of the rapid growth Auckland is set to undergo in the next 20 years. More >>
Pam funding lifted to $2.5m
Sunday, 15 March 2015, 6:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Pam funding lifted to $2.5m Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced an additional $1.5 million in Cyclone Pam relief, on top of the $1 million contributed yesterday. He also announced two more NZ Defence Force (NZDF) relief flights will ... More >>
Great response to Conservation Board call
Sunday, 15 March 2015, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Conservation Minister Nicky Wagner today welcomed the interest shown in community conservation through the large number of nominations for Conservation Boards in 2015. More >>
Affected areas should prepare for severe weather
Sunday, 15 March 2015, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says communities in the northeast of the North Island from Cape Reinga to Hawkes Bay, and outer islands such as the Chatham Islands, should make sure they’re prepared for the possible impact of Cyclone Pam. “I’ve ... More >>
Christchurch short-term housing response underway
Sunday, 15 March 2015, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Housing 15 March 2015 Media Statement Christchurch short-term housing response underway Vulnerable families and single people in need of housing in Christchurch will be better supported by a new short-term housing service, ... More >>
Negative Ebola test result for healthcare worker
Sunday, 15 March 2015, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman Minister of Health 15 March 2015 Media Statement Negative Ebola test result for healthcare worker Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the healthcare worker who recently returned from Sierra Leone has tested negative for ... More >>
Rangatahi Court opens in Tauranga
Sunday, 15 March 2015, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Māori Development and Whānau Ora Minister Te Ururoa Flavell applauds the local Māori community and the judiciary for establishing a Kooti Rangatahi in Tauranga. More >>
Minister sends message of support to Pacific
Sunday, 15 March 2015, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Pacific Peoples Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has offered his sympathy and support to Pacific Island nations in the wake of the destruction Cyclone Pam has wrought More >>
NZ funds $1 million to cyclone-hit Pacific neighbours
Saturday, 14 March 2015, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 14 March 2015 Media Statement NZ funds $1 million to cyclone-hit Pacific neighbours The New Zealand government has announced an initial contribution of $1 million to assist Pacific nations hit by ... More >>
Returned healthcare worker in stable condition
Saturday, 14 March 2015, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the healthcare worker who recently returned from Sierra Leone is in a stable condition in Christchurch Hospital. More >>
Innovative new youth court for Tauranga
Saturday, 14 March 2015, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
A new youth court for Tauranga will place a stronger focus on addressing offending by young Māori says Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Returned healthcare worker being tested to rule out Ebola
Friday, 13 March 2015, 8:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Returned healthcare worker being tested to rule out Ebola Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says New Zealand is well placed to respond to a patient who needs to be tested to rule out the Ebola virus. “The patient has recently been in Sierra Leone as ... More >>
Address to NZIBC India Business Summit, Auckland
Friday, 13 March 2015, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
As we have already heard today, New Zealand and India have much in common and we enjoy a long and warm relationship. More >>
McClay to travel to Singapore and Australia
Friday, 13 March 2015, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Government
McClay to travel to Singapore and Australia Revenue, SOE and Associate Trade and Foreign Affairs Minister, Todd McClay will travel to Singapore and Australia from16-21 March to help foster ties and grow New Zealand’s technology sector. In Singapore, ... More >>
