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17 June, 2013

Opposition determined to manufacture a crisis

The Opposition’s so-called ‘Manufacturing Crisis’ inquiry remains nothing more than a failed political stunt with a bunch of re-tread solutions and a lack of knowledge of the measures the Government is already implementing, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

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17 June, 2013

Joyce visiting EU to boost science, education links

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce arrives in Europe tonight to strengthen New Zealand’s science, innovation and international education links with the European Union.

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14 June, 2013

Timeframe extended for final Convention Centre agreement

The Government and SkyCity Entertainment Group have extended the timeframe for negotiation of the final agreement to design, build and operate the $402 million New Zealand International Convention Centre.

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13 June, 2013

NZ has potential to become a fruit bowl for Asia

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today released a new report showing opportunities for further growth in the New Zealand fresh fruit sector, including into Asia.

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10 June, 2013

Three successful years of Primary Growth Partnership marked

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have marked three years of the Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) at a function at Parliament tonight.

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6 June, 2013

Increase for heavy engineering research

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has agreed to an increase in the Heavy Engineering Research levy, to support innovation in the heavy engineering sector.

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4 June, 2013

Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 5

Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 5 of the schools’ payroll.

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4 June, 2013

Ministerial Inquiry report into Novopay released

Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the report of the Ministerial Inquiry into the schools’ payroll service, Novopay.

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31 May, 2013

Govt boosts investment in commercialising research

More than $15 million over three years is being invested in turning New Zealand researchers’ bright ideas into commercial ventures.

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30 May, 2013

New NZTE board appointment

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Trade Minister Tim Groser today announced the appointment of Jennifer Kerr to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board.

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30 May, 2013

Callaghan Innovation R&D Student Grants now open

Innovative New Zealand businesses are invited to apply for funding to hire students as part of the Government’s R&D Student Grants scheme.

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30 May, 2013

Māori Economic Development Advisory Board Established

The Ministers of Economic Development and Maori Affairs have appointed a five member Advisory Board to assist in the implementation of the recently adopted Māori Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, He Kai Kei Aku Ringa.

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29 May, 2013

New advertising services contract for Govt announced

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is in the process of finalising contracts with 37 advertising agencies that will make up the All-of-Government advertising services, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce announced today.

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27 May, 2013

Colombian Vice Minister of Education visits NZ

Colombia’s Vice Minister of Education is visiting New Zealand with a delegation of senior government and business representatives for talks to build education connections between the two countries.

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24 May, 2013

Govt releases PwC report on Pay Period 4

Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce today released the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report on complaints and notifications in regards to Pay Period 4 of the schools’ payroll.

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23 May, 2013

Denniston mine decision good news for jobs & growth

The decision today by Conservation Minister Nick Smith to approve the access agreement for Bathurst Resources’ Escarpment Mine near Westport is good news for jobs and economic growth on the West Coast, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges say.

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19 May, 2013

Budget 2013: $2m for ‘New Zealand Story’ project

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced $2 million in new funding to launch the New Zealand Story project – an initiative to help New Zealand companies gain a competitive advantage from the use of the New Zealand brand in international markets.Budget 2013: $2m for ‘New Zealand Story’ project

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17 May, 2013

Budget focuses on export growth

Budget 2013 is investing in growing New Zealand’s exports markets and boosting our overseas profile and international competiveness, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

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17 May, 2013

Budget 2013: Marsden Fund recognised with $20m increase

Budget 2013 has recognised the importance of the Marsden Fund to New Zealand’s science and innovation system with a funding increase of $20 million over four years.

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16 May, 2013

Lifting student loan repayments from overseas-based borrowers

Budget 2013 will target overseas-based student loan borrowers with new initiatives to increase repayments and reduce defaulting, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne say.

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16 May, 2013

Budget 2013: Investing $200m in science, innovation & research

Budget 2013 delivers on the Government’s commitment to building a more competitive and productive economy with $200 million of new funding over the next four years for science and innovation, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says.

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16 May, 2013

Over $130m to strengthen higher-level tertiary education

Budget 2013 commits over $130 million over four years in new funding for investment in tertiary education, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.

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16 May, 2013

Focusing student support on younger learners

Budget 2013 focuses on providing the maximum possible level of support for students in the early years of tertiary study and those from low-income families, while ensuring the system is sustainable for taxpayers.

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16 May, 2013

$130m boost for Kiwi R&D and start-ups

Budget 2013 is investing nearly $130 million into Callaghan Innovation to encourage businesses to invest more in research and development, and to support new start-ups.

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16 May, 2013

$40m to boost international education

Budget 2013 invests $40 million over the next four years in marketing and promoting New Zealand’s international education industry, as the country targets doubling the value of international education to $5 billion by 2025.

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15 May, 2013

Tertiary sector continues strong financial performance

New Zealand’s tertiary sector continued to sustain a strong financial performance in 2012 reflecting the increasing size of the Government’s investment, latest figures from the Tertiary Education Commission show.

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13 May, 2013

Govt & SkyCity agree to $402m Convention Centre

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the Government and SkyCity have signed a Heads of Agreement to build a $402 million international-standard convention centre in Auckland.

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9 May, 2013

Budget 2013: Expansion of Māori and Pasifika trades training

A major expansion of Māori and Pasifika Trades Training to 3,000 places as part of Budget 2013 was announced today by Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce, and Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Tariana Turia.

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9 May, 2013

Overseas-based borrowers paying, but not enough

The latest student loan statistics show that the gap between the repayment rates of New Zealand-based borrowers and overseas-based borrowers continues to grow, despite overall lifts in the number of people paying off their loans.

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9 May, 2013

HLFS shows encouraging job growth

The drop in the unemployment rate from 6.9 per cent to 6.2 per cent in the March quarter is encouraging news, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.

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