Government provides $2.2m to heritage buildings for quake strengthening
Source: New Zealand Government
Building owners around New Zealand have benefited from the latest round of Heritage EQUIP funding with grants totalling $2,230,166.
“The Heritage EQUIP...
Kāpiti Gateway project going ahead
Source: New Zealand Government
The Kāpiti Coast is to get a new multi-purpose visitor centre that will become a community hub and tell the story...
Celebrating the life of Dame Whina Cooper
Source: New Zealand Government
Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti Kelvin Davis today joined Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, the Cooper whānau, Waipuna Marae and...
Important step for new financial conduct regime
Source: New Zealand Government
Clear requirements for ensuring customers are treated fairly by banks, insurers and other financial service providers are included in new financial...
Free school lunches served up to thousands
Source: New Zealand Government
Thousands of children have begun receiving a free lunch on every day of the school week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
The...
Investing in the tourism sector’s recovery
Source: New Zealand Government
More than $300 million in funding has been approved to protect strategic tourism businesses, drive domestic tourism through regional events and...
Government repeals discriminatory law
Source: New Zealand Government
A discriminatory law that has been a symbol of frustration for many people needing and providing care and support, has been...
New Police facilities for Whanganui
Source: New Zealand Government
Plans are underway for a brand new state-of-the-art hub for Whanganui’s justice and social agencies, following confirmation the ageing Whanganui Central...
Opening of Waitangi Museum Te Rau Aroha
Source: New Zealand Government
Opening of Waitangi Museum Te Rau Aroha
9.30am, 5 February 2020
Good morning,
Let us start with important acknowledgements.
First, this special day, in remembrance...
Coalition Govt’s investment in Customs nets record drugs haul: 3 tonnes stopped at borders...
Source: New Zealand Government
The Coalition Government’s investment in a strong border and disrupting transnational organised crime produced record results for stopping drugs in 2019,...
New international protection for frequent fliers
Source: New Zealand Government
The endangered toroa/Antipodean albatross has new international protection for its 100,000km annual migration, thanks to collaborative efforts led by New Zealand,...
Inaugural seafood awards honour sustainability
Source: New Zealand Government
Scientists and innovative fishing operators from Stewart Island and Fiordland to Nelson, Marlborough and Wellington have been honoured in the first...
