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Manawatū-Whanganui growth study announced
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today announced a new growth study to help increase investment opportunities, employment and incomes in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. More >>
Mates & Dates will help prevent sexual violence
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins is welcoming ACC’s new Mates & Dates school-based pilot programme promoting healthy relationships to help prevent sexual and dating violence. More >>
NZ students financially savvy
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
Many New Zealand students are among the most financially literate, and score higher than the OECD on average, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. More >>
Enhancing New Zealand – Japan cooperation
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
The Prime Minister of New Zealand Rt Hon John Key and the Prime Minister of Japan His Excellency Shinzo Abe met in Auckland on 7 July 2014. Prime Minister Key welcomed Prime Minister Abe on his official visit to New Zealand and appreciated Japan’s ... More >>
Communities to benefit from $210 million of Lottery Grants
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister and Presiding Member of the Lottery Grants Board Hon Peter Dunne announced today over $210 million generated from Lottery profits will be available to support a wide range of local and national projects this year. More >>
NZ joins initiative for free trade in environmental good
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade and Climate Change Minister Tim Groser has welcomed the formal launch of international negotiations on the liberalisation of environmental goods. The negotiations were launched overnight by a group of members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at ... More >>
Labour playing catch up again
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Gerry Brownlee says that once again, Labour is playing catch up with the Government. “The Labour Party’s latest announcement on insurance shows yet again they have not done their homework, and ... More >>
Better access to Cambodia and the Philippines
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says Cabinet approval of two new air services agreements will make it easier for New Zealanders to travel and do business in Cambodia and the Philippines. More >>
Open data future becoming a reality
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information Minister Michael Woodhouse today released the 2014 Report on Agency Adoption of the Declaration on Open and Transparent Government . More >>
Sixth meeting of Quintet of Attorneys-General
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson is attending the sixth annual Quintet meeting of Attorneys-General, being held in London this week. The Quintet is an annual meeting of the Attorneys-General of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and ... More >>
Company incubator network expands
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s nationwide network of business incubators is being expanded, with the introduction of a new type of technology-focused incubator designed to get more high-growth start-ups off the ground, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce ... More >>
Next steps to modernise parental leave
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Labour Minister Simon Bridges today released a discussion document seeking feedback on the Government’s proposals to enhance and modernise parental leave. “One of the Government’s key priorities is to support families and children. More >>
NZ concerned by violence in Gaza and Israel
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says New Zealand is greatly concerned at the recent escalation of violence in Gaza and Israel, and in particular the deaths of civilians. More >>
Strong interest in 3K to Christchurch
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says in its very first week, 50 people have taken up the Government’s 3K to Christchurch offer. More >>
Consultation opens on infant formula proposals
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the opening of consultation on measures that aim to ensure the robustness of the government’s assurance system for infant formula exports. “In June last year I announced a work plan to further protect ... More >>
Only a few weeks left to get funded flu vaccines
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is reminding people eligible for a free flu vaccine to get in before the annual immunisation programme ends on 31 July. More >>
Construction begins on State highway 3 Vickers to City
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Construction begins on State highway 3 Vickers to City improvements Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee joined fellow dignitaries today in turning the first sod to mark the official start of construction on the State highway 3 Vickers to City improvements. ... More >>
Billion dollar value in Census
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
A just published report estimates the census will deliver about $1billion in benefits during the next 25 years, Statistics Minister Nicky Wagner says. More >>
Navy seeks tanker replacement for Endeavour
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government has given approval for the NZDF to seek a replacement for the naval tanker HMNZS Endeavour. More >>
Feedback sought on Responsible Lending Code
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
9 July 2014 Feedback sought on Responsible Lending Code Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss is inviting feedback on the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Act’s Responsible Lending Code. “Rewriting our consumer credit laws was a giant ... More >>
