Rolleston College officially open
Education Minister Hekia Parata has today officially opened the new Rolleston College in Christchurch. Ms Parata says she was delighted to celebrate the milestone with the Rolleston community. “Today is...
First Encounters 250 commemoration launched
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced a national commemoration to mark the 250th anniversary of the first encounters between Māori and Europeans. In October 2019, First Encounters...
Prisoners refurbish 50 Red Zone homes
A Christchurch family in need will have a new home and prisoners from Rolleston Prison have gained life-changing skills, says Corrections Minister Louise Upston. The Minister visited the Rolleston Prison...
Excise regulations better for alcohol producers
Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says new regulations that take effect on 1 February 2017 will streamline the collection of excise and reduce costs for businesses. “Alcohol manufacturers have told us the current...
School year begins for over 765,000 Kiwi kids
Education Minister Hekia Parata wishes children and young people well as they prepare to head to school from Monday. “A new school year presents new possibilities and challenges. I hope...
Speech at UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2017
I am pleased I could speak to you today on behalf of my colleague Hon Chris Finlayson who overseas. I was delighted to be asked to host you at Parliament....
Strong start to summer tourism spending
Nearly every region across New Zealand experienced strong growth in tourism spending this summer, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. According to the Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates released by the Ministry...
$190k to encourage 900 young volunteers
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye today announced investments totalling around $190,000 to encourage more than 900 young people into volunteering opportunities which benefit them and their communities. “This funding will support...
$270k to inspire young women into tech sector careers
An investment of over $270,000 in the technology mentoring programme Shadow Tech Days will help it inspire more young women into technology related careers, Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced today....
Support for Otago conservation work
Four ambitious conservation projects in Otago have received $263,000 in support from the DOC Community Fund, Conservation Ministers Maggie Barry and Nicky Wagner have announced. The projects range...