New Zealand Government

GOVERNMENT 2:33PM
Young people to take on Parliament Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the names of the Youth Members of Parliament and Youth Press Gallery, as well as the topics they’ll be discussing at Youth Parliament 2013. By Nikki Kaye
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GOVERNMENT 4:32PM
Development contributions review in response to housing cost concerns The Government is looking at changes to the way Councils charge for new sections and other developments by today releasing a discussion paper as part of its work on housing affordability and local government reform. By Nick Smith
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GOVERNMENT 4:57PM
Crown signs Social Development Accord with Te Hiku Iwi The Crown today signed a Social Development Accord with Te Hiku o Te Ika as part of the iwi Treaty Settlement. By Paula Bennett
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GOVERNMENT 7:07PM
Prime Ministers Key and Gillard to meet in Queenstown Prime Minister John Key will host Australian counterpart Julia Gillard in Queenstown this coming weekend for the annual New Zealand – Australia Prime Ministers’ talks. By John Key
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GOVERNMENT 3:20PM
$21m of new funding to benefit research partnerships The Government will invest $21 million over a maximum of seven years to support research that will benefit two of New Zealand’s primary industries Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. By Steven Joyce
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GOVERNMENT 5:47PM
PM congratulates new Speaker of the House Prime Minister John Key today congratulated newly-elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon David Carter. By John Key
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GOVERNMENT 5:16PM
More New Zealanders using online government services More New Zealanders are choosing to interact with government agencies online says Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain. By Chris Tremain
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GOVERNMENT 5:11PM
National's new whips announced Prime Minister John Key has announced the election of National’s new whips following the National Party Caucus this morning. By John Key
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GOVERNMENT 3:27PM
Strong agenda to encourage investment, jobs The Government is pressing ahead with a wide range of measures to build a more productive and competitive economy, Prime Minister John Key says. By John Key
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GOVERNMENT 4:53PM
Federated Farmers welcomes Cabinet reshuffle The announcement that the Hon. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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GOVERNMENT 3:06PM
PM announces changes to Cabinet line-up Prime Minister John Key today announced a series of changes to the National-led Government’s Cabinet, refreshing a Ministerial team which is firmly focused on delivering results for New Zealanders. By John Key
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GOVERNMENT 2:56PM
Former deputy PM appointed to Bay of Connections BAY OF PLENTY — Former Deputy Prime Minister, Sir Michael Cullen is one of two new appointments to the Bay of Connections Governance Group. By Bay of Plenty Regional Council
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GOVERNMENT 2:53PM
PM supports Tim Groser's WTO bid Prime Minister John Key said the Government has nominated Trade Minister Tim Groser for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. By John Key
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GOVERNMENT 3:23PM
NZ welcomes Commonwealth Charter Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today welcomed the adoption of a Commonwealth Charter - a document that sets out the history, objectives, values, and principles of the Commonwealth. By Murray McCully
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GOVERNMENT 2:22PM
New members appointed to EECA Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has announced three appointments to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. By Phil Heatley
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GOVERNMENT 5:48PM
New member for ACC Board ACC Minister Judith Collins today announced changes to the ACC Board with the appointment of a new member, James Miller, and the resignation of a current member, Jane Huria. By Judith Collins
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GOVERNMENT 3:48PM
New Crown directors announced Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced the appointment of three new Crown company directors. By Steven Joyce
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GOVERNMENT 4:08PM
Online authentication service Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain says from today New Zealanders who need officially-verified documents for use in most countries can get them issued electronically. By Chris Tremain
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GOVERNMENT 2:44PM
Engineering Associates Board Appointments Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced three appointments to the Engineering Associates Registration Board. By Maurice Williamson
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GOVERNMENT 4:17PM
Fresh Start reforms delivering positive results The Government’s Fresh Start reforms are having a positive impact on youth offending, Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows says. By Chester Borrows
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GOVERNMENT 9:40AM
"Rebuild Christchurch" Encourages Public to Have Their Say on Transport Plan CHRISTCHURCH — "The right direction for the rebuild and revitalisation of the CBD." That's how Deon Swiggs of Rebuild Christchurch is describing the tone of feedback the organisation has received regarding the CCDU's transport plan proposed for the city. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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GOVERNMENT 3:30PM
Local government efficiency taskforce report released The report of the Local Government Efficiency Taskforce released today is an essential building block of the Government’s reform programme, says Local Government Minister David Carter. By David Carter
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