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Asian diversity welcome in Auckland
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Ethnic Communities Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has welcomed a new report which details the overwhelmingly positive influence Auckland’s increasing Asian population is having on the city. The “Asian Auckland: The Multiple Meanings of Diversity” ... More >>
Funding for LED road lighting conversion accelerated
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 9:08 am | New Zealand Government
Urban streets will soon be lined with safer, cheaper, more efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lighting thanks to an accelerated funding model, Transport and Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says. At yesterday's Road Lighting Conference in ... More >>
Change to MPs remuneration setting process
Monday, 9 March 2015, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Michael Woodhouse today announced Cabinet’s decision to change the process for how the Remuneration Authority reviews MPs pay. More >>
McCully to Europe for CMAG Meeting
Monday, 9 March 2015, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully travels to Paris today to meet with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and then to London for a meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG). More >>
58th Session UN Comm. on Narcotic Drugs, Vienna, Austria
Monday, 9 March 2015, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be back in Vienna this year for what is a particularly important stage in the build up to the UN General Assembly Special Session in 2016. This is my 5th Visit to participate in the CND, signifying the importance to which New Zealand ... More >>
NZ tops OECD for fibre growth connections
Monday, 9 March 2015, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Fibre growth connections in New Zealand have tripled in the last year, putting us first of all 34 countries in the OECD, says Communications Minister Amy Adams. More >>
Te Matatini showcases outstanding kapa haka
Monday, 9 March 2015, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has congratulated Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival organisers for another outstanding celebration of Māori traditional performing arts. More >>
Largest ever private land protection announced
Sunday, 8 March 2015, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says today’s opening of the Mahu Whenua covenants under New Zealand's largest ever private land protection agreement, is a significant gift to the nation. More >>
Largest ever private land protection announced
Sunday, 8 March 2015, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says today’s opening of the Mahu Whenua covenants under New Zealand's largest ever private land protection agreement, is a significant gift to the nation. More >>
Pacific languages celebrated this year
Sunday, 8 March 2015, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Kia orana, Mālo ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula, Fakatalofa atu, Namaste and Kia ora More >>
Minister to discuss women’s equality at UN
Sunday, 8 March 2015, 11:39 am | New Zealand Government
Gender equality and the empowerment of women will take centre stage at the United Nations in New York this week with New Zealand having a strong voice in discussions. More >>
International Women’s Day a time to celebrate
Sunday, 8 March 2015, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Increased participation in the workforce, a decline in the gender pay gap and changes to flexible working arrangements are just a few reasons to celebrate tomorrow’s International Women’s Day. More >>
Goodhew: Surrender of Parengarenga Lease
Friday, 6 March 2015, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Ko ahau te Minita Tuarua o Manatū Ahu Matua i te haepapa mo nga ngaherehere. More >>
NZ encouraged to follow Northland lead
Friday, 6 March 2015, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says Northland is leading the charge in capitalising on its abundant energy resources and hopes the rest of the country will be encouraged to follow its example. Mr Bridges visited successful energy-related ... More >>
Speech at International Women’s Day Breakfast
Friday, 6 March 2015, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
E aku rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou. [Distinguished guests. It is a great honour to greet you all at this important event today]. More >>
Agreement in principle signed with Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Friday, 6 March 2015, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed an agreement in principle with Ngāti Tūwharetoa towards settling their historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. Ngāti Tūwharetoa is a large iwi of around ... More >>
Todd McClay: ATAINZ Tax Conference
Friday, 6 March 2015, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for inviting me here today. It is always a pleasure to address tax professionals. More >>
New immunisation videos for older children
Friday, 6 March 2015, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes new online resources on immunisation for older children. “These new immunisation videos produced by the Ministry of Health give students and their parents the information they need to best protect their health,” ... More >>
Moody’s reaffirms NZ’s top Aaa credit rating
Friday, 6 March 2015, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Leading credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed New Zealand’s Aaa sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook, noting the strength of the economy and improving government finances. More >>
Productive discussions on Queenstown’s tourism workforce
Friday, 6 March 2015, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Sustainable workforce solutions were at the centre of discussions between Government Ministers and tourism industry representatives in Queenstown today. Streamlined immigration rules were announced last month as a short term solution to help employers in Queenstown ... More >>
