Gisborne and Hawke's Bay are two of the five regions that will get a cut of the money allocated to the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF). They claim an immediate $9.2mil boost for tourism and forestry opportunities.
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Rangatahi push for 40,000 new jobs in Bay of Plenty
A regional growth organisation called Bay of Connections is looking to create 40,000 new jobs by 2050. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says the move coincides with the new Provincial Growth fund, which he says will support initiatives like Bay of Connections.
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Forestry worker safety top priority for Shane Jones
The Minister of Forestry Shane Jones says worker safety will be an absolute priority in realising the government's plan of planting one billion trees.
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National's tactics a "wake-up call" for PM- Shane Jones
New Zealand's Parliament is officially open and with the chaos at the election of the new Speaker of the House yesterday, New Zealand First's Shane Jones says it’s a reminder to the Prime Minister to be wary of the opposition's tactics.
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Māori Ministers and their portfolio allocations
The allocation of portfolios to Māori MPs has been announced today, with Nanaia Mahuta and Kelvin Davis to take prominent ministerial roles.
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Shane Jones a top option should Winston Peters step down- Richard Prosser, NZ First
While MPs remain tight-lipped about whether an announcement is expected today for who will form the next government, outgoing New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser floated three names tipped to potentially replace Winston Peters should he step down from his party's leadership.
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Post-election Peters isn't holding back, throwing shade at Te Ururoa Flavell
NZ First MP Winston Peters has labelled Māori Party Co-Leader Te Ururoa Flavell's politics 'trash' following the party's loss at the election. But Te Ururoa Flavell says Winston's desire to remove references to the treaty will be disastrous for Māori.
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Māori Development portfolio ineffective outside Cabinet- Roihana Nuri
A political commentator predicts a Māori Development portfolio under a National-NZ First coalition will be tokenistic. The Māori Development portfolio has sat outside of cabinet since 2008.
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Capital Kākahu- Tai Hauāuru & Māori List MPs
Can mild-mannered Adrian Rurawhe fend off league legend Howie Tamati in the style stakes?
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Māori Party backing for Māori seats to remain
The Māori Party is urging Māori not to vote for New Zealand First, their reaction to Winston Peters latest bid to abolish the Māori seats.
