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Govt funding to expand Porirua recycling operation
Tuesday, 12 August 2014, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced funding of $150,000 to support the expansion of a community-based recycling operation in Porirua. More >>
Focus on level crossings for Rail Safety Week
Tuesday, 12 August 2014, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Rail Safety Week is a reminder for all drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to stay alert around level crossings, says Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse at today’s Rail Safety Week launch. “A near miss can also be seen as a near hit. ... More >>
$2.88 million for 12 community projects
Tuesday, 12 August 2014, 9:29 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has announced that 12 projects have been selected for this year’s Community Development Scheme. More >>
Labour spending up to $17.9 billion
Monday, 11 August 2014, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Updated figures today show that Labour’s election-year spending spree is now up to almost $17.9 billion over four years – and counting, Associate Finance Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Justice Flagship projects take shape
Monday, 11 August 2014, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
The roll out of the Flagship Programme to reduce crime and re-offending in Papakura, Hamilton and the East Coast is making excellent progress, Justice Minister Judith Collins announced today. Ms Collins visited both the Papakura and Hamilton projects ... More >>
New growth grants to boost R&D in NZ
Monday, 11 August 2014, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Research and Development (R&D) Growth Grants expected to be worth more than $41m over three years have been approved for 23 high tech companies by Callaghan Innovation, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
National to extend payment cards to more young beneficiaries
Monday, 11 August 2014, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
A re-elected National Government would extend payment cards, money management, and intensive support and guidance to all teen parents and many 18 and 19 year old beneficiaries. More >>
Air NZ alliance opens gateway to ASEAN region
Monday, 11 August 2014, 8:59 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has welcomed regulatory approval for the alliance between Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines, describing the initiative as “a game changer” in his meeting with Foreign Ministers from the Association of Southeast ... More >>
Promising everything to everybody
Sunday, 10 August 2014, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister, Tony Ryall has described Labour’s health policy announcement as desperate electioneering in a last ditch effort to turn around their failing support. “Labour is promising everything to everybody, with this latest $250 million on ... More >>
Labour getting desperate with the chequebook
Sunday, 10 August 2014, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
A desperate Labour Party is making promises the country simply couldn't afford as it tries to buy its way into contention at the election, Associate Finance Minister Steven Joyce says "We are hardly out of the starting blocks for this election ... More >>
Further momentum on Northern Corridor RoNS
Sunday, 10 August 2014, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed another milestone for the Wellington Northern Corridor Road of National Significance, as momentum builds towards creating a modern, safe and efficient transport lifeline north of the capital. “The NZ Transport ... More >>
Deed of Settlement signed with Te Atiawa
Sunday, 10 August 2014, 10:58 am | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed a deed of settlement for the historical Treaty claims of Te Atiawa at Rangiātea Complex in New Plymouth, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced on Saturday. More >>
Govt funding for Tasman water sediment project
Friday, 8 August 2014, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced funding of $120,000 for a project run by Tasman District Council to control erosion and sediment going into waterways. More >>
Construction begins on merged Lyttelton Primary School
Friday, 8 August 2014, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Construction work is beginning on the first new merged school in the Christchurch Schools Rebuild Programme, following a sod turning event at the site yesterday, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. More >>
Labour’s ACC policy treats employers asbottomless money box
Friday, 8 August 2014, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Labour Party’s promises today of changes to the ACC scheme are unfair and put the whole scheme at risk says ACC Minister Judith Collins. More >>
New remote control technology for forestry could save lives
Friday, 8 August 2014, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew says the results from a trial using remote control technology in tree felling, which could save lives in forestry harvesting operations, show promising results. More >>
Development Contributions Commissioners appointed
Friday, 8 August 2014, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga Associate Minister of Local Government 8 August 2014 Media Statement Development Contributions Commissioners appointed More >>
Major Events Fund invests in Winter Games NZ
Friday, 8 August 2014, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the Major Events Fund is investing $1.5 million in Winter Games New Zealand 2015 and $1.25 million in Winter Games New Zealand 2017. More >>
Gisborne Intermediate undergoes $2.3m upgrade
Friday, 8 August 2014, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The first phase of weathertightness repairs to Gisborne Intermediate School is now complete, Associate Minister of Education Nikki Kaye says. The $2.3 million project is being carried out in three phases as part of the Ministry of Education’s Building ... More >>
Mountain bike park defies gravity in Rotorua
Friday, 8 August 2014, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Tourism Todd McClay emphasised the importance of the Government’s Tourism Growth Partnership as he helped launch Skyline’s Rotorua Mountain Bike Gravity Park today. More >>
