First stage of Waterview Shared Path opens
The first stage of the $25 million Waterview Shared Path is now open, opening another key link in Auckland’s growing walking and cycling network, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says....
Marking World Hepatitis Day
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says World Hepatitis Day is an opportunity to focus on what more can be done to diagnose and treat hepatitis B and C. “Today marks...
Nearly 200 transitional housing places up and running in Christchurch
Up to 800 Christchurch families and households a year are set to benefit from the Government’s new approach to transitional housing, Social Housing Minister Amy Adams today announced. This...
308 new social houses for Christchurch
More social housing is on its way across Greater Christchurch as the Government invests more for those in need, Social Housing and Housing New Zealand Minister Amy Adams has...
Counter-terrorism talks come at important time
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee will today arrive in Indonesia to attend a meeting on foreign terrorist fighters and cross-border terrorism. The sub-regional meeting – co-hosted by Indonesia and Australia...
New Zealand’s ICT sector stronger than ever
Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges says the 2017 ICT Sector report demonstrates the strength of New Zealand’s technology sector.The report was launched in Wellington this evening alongside the opening of...
Blessing marks start of Justice move to Precinct
Cantabrians will soon have access to some of the most modern and efficient justice and emergency services in the country with Christchurch’s Justice and Emergency Services Precinct nearing completion....
Inquiry commences into State sector productivity
Finance Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s issues paper for its new inquiry into measuring and improving the productivity and efficiency of core public...
Major redevelopment for Wainuiomata High School
Around $12 million will be invested to redevelop Wainuiomata High School, Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Associate Minister of Education Tim Macindoe announced today. “This investment recognises that Wainuiomata...
New initiatives bring iwi and Ministry together
Minister for Children Anne Tolley says the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki is working with iwi to strengthen whānau connections and improve children and whānau participation in decision-making....