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$22m upgrade for North Canterbury schools
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing more than $22 million in the redevelopment of four schools across North Canterbury, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says. More >>
Two major EQC repair milestones reached
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister responsible for the Earthquake Commission (EQC) Gerry Brownlee says the fourth anniversary of the first Canterbury Earthquake has coincided with the reaching of two significant milestones by the organisation. More >>
$22m upgrade for North Canterbury schools
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing more than $22 million in the redevelopment of four schools across North Canterbury, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says. More >>
NZ observers join Fiji Election Mission
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully today announced that New Zealand will contribute a five person team to the Multinational Observer Group for the Fiji election. “New Zealand is strongly supportive of Fiji’s election preparations and return to democratic ... More >>
Challenge boosts protection of biological heritage
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today launched the Sustainable Seas Ko Ngā Moana Whakauka National Science Challenge and confirmed initial funding of $31.3 million over five years. The Sustainable Seas Challenge is the fourth National ... More >>
Cash dog numbers boosted at the border
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Senior Customs Officer Andrew Baker and Xaria Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says the addition of two cash detector dogs at the border, Rajax and Xaria, will increase Customs’ capability to stop illegal movements of money. Seven Customs dogs are ... More >>
Cricket World Cup visa period announced
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced a 10-week window will apply to the Trans-Tasman visa agreement for the 2015 Cricket World Cup. More >>
Govt contributes $2m to rebuilt Stadium Southland
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced the Government will contribute $2 million to Stadium Southland, fulfilling an undertaking he made when he officially opened the rebuilt facility in May this year. More >>
New service will improve intestinal failure care
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced a new National Intestinal Failure service, costing $1 million over three years, will be established to improve the quality of care for patients suffering with intestinal failure. More >>
New Science Challenge to build a better NZ
Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced a new initiative to develop better housing and urban environments as part of its programme of National Science Challenges. More >>
Govt supports Gisborne study of fish spawning sites
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced government funding of $65,000 towards a Gisborne District Council project to identify spawning sites for native fish species in the region. More >>
Govt boost for Otago freshwater project
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced funding of $125,000 to support an Otago Regional Council study to measure nitrogen leaching in the iconic Lakes catchments of Hawea, Wanaka and Wakatipu. More >>
Govt backing for Waikato freshwater project
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced funding of $135,000 towards a project run by Waikato Regional Council to better understand and overcome the barriers farmers face in reducing contaminants running off their land into water ways. More >>
$150,000 for Marlborough freshwater project
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will provide $150,000 to support the set-up of an e-planning system to enable efficient water allocation in Marlborough, Environment Minister Amy Adams announced today. More >>
Govt funding for West Coast freshwater project
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced government funding of $190,000 for the West Coast Regional Council to trial two computer software tools which support good decision-making on water use. More >>
Funding for Northland, Auckland, Waikato freshwater project
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced Government funding of $115,000 towards a project to improve regional council understanding of soil loss into water ways. More >>
Māori Battalion’s legacy to be preserved
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
The history of the legendary 28th Māori Battalion will be further preserved as part of a project to record the histories of the Battalion’s A, B and D companies, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. More >>
Labour once again late on passport issue
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne said the ‘announcement’ by Labour ’s Trevor Mallard that if elected, a Labour-led government would restore passports to 10 year validity clearly shows how inattentive Mr Mallard is on this issue. More >>
McCully welcomes Chinese counterpart
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will host his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, for a working visit to New Zealand from 4-5 September. More >>
Turia: Pasifika Trades Training Awards Presentation
Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister for Tertiary Education Skills & Employment 2 September 2014 SPEECH Pasifika Trades Training Awards Presentation Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology - Te Puna Wānaka More >>
