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Honouring outstanding young people in care
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley today congratulated the 19 young recipients of the 2014 William Wallace awards. More >>
Celebrating New Zealand’s sports volunteers
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Celebrating New Zealand’s sports volunteers Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman says it is important to recognise the role of sports volunteers as part of celebrating International Volunteer Day on Friday. More >>
New $2 million fund to grow young entrepreneurs
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today launched the ‘Youth Enterprise Fund’, aimed at helping today’s young people become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. “The fund is part of the Government’s 2014 Budget announcement of $2.5 million of new funding ... More >>
Technology helping disabled people
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Nicky Wagner says the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an opportunity to celebrate New Zealand’s work with disabled people and look forward to what we can achieve in the future. More >>
IRD doubles number of fraudsters caught
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay says Inland Revenue has doubled the number of people caught committing tax fraud in 2014, compared to the previous year. “We have long signalled that we will not tolerate people trying to rip off the system. We have ... More >>
2014 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the winners of New Zealand’s most prestigious annual science awards. “The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes recognise researchers of the highest quality who are working on projects that ... More >>
Plain English Tax Panel disestablished
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Plain English Tax Panel disestablished Revenue Minister Todd McClay has today announced that the Rewrite Advisory Panel of public and private sector tax experts has been disestablished. The Rewrite Advisory Panel comprised representatives from the New ... More >>
Ten year anniversary for Gas Industry Company
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has congratulated the Gas Industry Company (GIC) on ten years of successful operation as a regulator in the downstream gas sector in New Zealand. “The GIC has worked closely with industry and Government to support ... More >>
New Chancellor elected at Victoria University
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Neville Jordan, CNZM, was elected Chancellor of Victoria University for 2015 at a meeting of the University Council held yesterday. More >>
PM welcomes report back of security Bill
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the report back of the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill, which has been strengthened by the select committee process. More >>
Minister congratulates Dunedin as UNESCO City of Literature
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has congratulated Dunedin on becoming the first New Zealand city to be internationally recognised as a UNESCO City of Literature. More >>
Minister welcomes oil announcement
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has welcomed the news that a new oil well has gone into production in Taranaki. “OMV announced overnight that the development well MR-8A has successfully started production and is expected to produce about 4,500 ... More >>
New Ambassador to Chile announced
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 9:59 am | New Zealand Government
New Ambassador to Chile announced Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced diplomat Jacqui Caine as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Chile. “Chile is New Zealand's longest standing friend in Latin America and there is growing commercial ... More >>
Minister takes up last opportunity to see Alice
Monday, 1 December 2014, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today took one of the last opportunities to visit Alice, the world’s tenth largest tunnel boring machine, that is building the twin road tunnels at Waterview, and will soon disappear back underground to complete the ... More >>
$1.7 million for research to improve student outcomes
Monday, 1 December 2014, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
$1.7 million for research to improve student outcomes Education Minister Hekia Parata has welcomed funding of $1.7 million from the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) for research projects to improve educational outcomes for students. Eight ... More >>
Start of summer brings yachts to Kiwi shores
Monday, 1 December 2014, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says the warmer months bring international yachts to New Zealand shores, and Customs is prepared for a big season ahead. “The yacht arrival season has started and it’s wonderful that every year more than 600 yachts ... More >>
New name for Women’s Ministry
Monday, 1 December 2014, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Women Louise Upston has announced a name change for the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, which will represent the Ministry’s work in a more modern way. More >>
Overseas student loans collection hits $150m
Monday, 1 December 2014, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Overseas student loans collection hits $150m The Government initiative aimed at encouraging overseas student loan debtors to start repaying their loans has now netted $150 million in additional payments, and the pace of collection is picking up. More >>
One year anniversary of trade deal marked
Monday, 1 December 2014, 10:00 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Trade Minister Tim Groser have welcomed the one year anniversary today of the Economic Cooperation Agreement between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu on ... More >>
Timber exports scheme cuts greenhouse gases
Monday, 1 December 2014, 9:10 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister for Primary Industries Jo Goodhew has welcomed the implementation of a programme that allows timber products to be exported to Australia without chemical treatment. More >>
