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$500k ‘financial literacy’ recipients announced
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye is pleased to announce that 12 successful applicants will receive a total of $500,000 over three years, to deliver initiatives for youth supported by the Financial Literacy Fund. More >>
Government focused on surplus in 2014/15
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government believes an OBEGAL surplus is achievable this financial year, despite Treasury’s latest forecast today predicting a $572 million deficit (0.2 per cent of GDP) for the year to 30 June 2015, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Canterbury accommodation help extended
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley announced today that the Temporary Accommodation Assistance (TAA) programme for Canterbury quake victims would be extended. More >>
Minister visiting Fiji to renew Defence ties
Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 11:06 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee will visit Fiji today in an initial move towards rebuilding defence co-operation and engagement between New Zealand and Fiji. More >>
Southern Student Attracted to Hawke’s Bay Lifestyle
Monday, 15 December 2014, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
From Southland, Melissa Whitefield is so taken with her life in Hawke’s Bay that she aims to settle here once she finishes her studies. More >>
Minister welcomes new anti-doping rules
Monday, 15 December 2014, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman welcomes new sports anti-doping rules designed to be tougher on real cheats which come into effect in the new year. More >>
Oamaru becomes South Island’s first fully-fibred town
Monday, 15 December 2014, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
More than 6200 households, schools, businesses and health facilities in Oamaru can now connect to Ultra-fast Broadband, Communications Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>
Keep food poisoning at bay this summer
Monday, 15 December 2014, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
As summer weather approaches and we look to pull the barbeque out of the shed, Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew reminds New Zealanders to remember basic food safety rules. “New Zealand produces some of the safest food in the world, but it is still common ... More >>
313 kids benefit from Extraordinary Care fund
Monday, 15 December 2014, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
More than 300 children and young people have benefited from the first round of the Extraordinary Care Fund, Social Development Minister Anne Tolley confirmed today. More >>
Adams: NZ On Air 25th Anniversary Event
Friday, 12 December 2014, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
I am very pleased to be here today to help celebrate this milestone for NZ On Air. More >>
Minister congratulates Rugby Awards winners
Friday, 12 December 2014, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman paid tribute last night to New Zealand’s top rugby players and administrators at the annual New Zealand Rugby Union awards. More >>
Minister welcomes Pacific broadcasting news
Friday, 12 December 2014, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Peoples Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has welcomed the announcement of successful applicants to deliver Pacific programmes for TVNZ. More >>
Approach gives disabled people more choice
Friday, 12 December 2014, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Nicky Wagner says the Christchurch and Waikato demonstrations of Enabling Good Lives mean more disabled people and their families have greater choice and control over the support they receive. More >>
Ethnic youth shine in leadership programme
Friday, 12 December 2014, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has congratulated a group of young ethnic New Zealanders who have completed a programme aimed at building future public sector leaders. More >>
Minister welcomes cycle safety report
Friday, 12 December 2014, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the Cycling Safety Panel’s final report, which has 35 recommendations for central and local government. More >>
Budgeting Services get $2 million boost
Friday, 12 December 2014, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says new government investment of $2 million will bolster community budgeting services. More >>
Drone operators need to play by the rules
Friday, 12 December 2014, 10:29 am | New Zealand Government
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is currently updating Civil Aviation Rules to better manage the safety risks of the use of remotely piloted aircraft (or drones), says Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss. More >>
Appointment of Judge of the High Court
Friday, 12 December 2014, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Auckland Queen’s Counsel Anne Hinton has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Minister congratulates Rugby Awards winners
Friday, 12 December 2014, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman paid tribute last night to New Zealand’s top rugby players and administrators at the annual New Zealand Rugby Union awards. More >>
PM welcomes new Air NZ route to Sth America
Friday, 12 December 2014, 9:36 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key has welcomed Air New Zealand’s announcement today that they are opening up a new route to South America. More >>
