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New Zealand Government works in partnership with the event sector to support New Zealand’s growing reputation as an
attractive destination for major events of global significance.

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View the strategy and how we attract, retain, grow and deliver major events to achieve a greater contribution to New Zealand’s growth. 
 

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World Masters Games 2017 Announced

Shown below are (from left to right) Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key, International Masters Games Association President Kai Holm, Auckland Mayor Len Brown and Minister of Economic Development Steven Joyce at the ceremony in Auckland announcing that New Zealand will host the World Masters Games in Auckland in 2017. Read more...

[image] world masters games 2017 announcement.

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iPad app for Kiwi businesses goes online
15 May 2012

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today launched two new online products – including an iPad app for business – as part of the Government’s plan for delivering better public services.

Govt to save $60 million on mobile voice and data
8 May 2012

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

The government is expected to save around $60 million over the next five years after signing all-of-government procurement contracts for mobile voice and data services, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

Govt welcomes Transmission Gully draft decision
4 May 2012

Steven Joyce | Transport

Acting Transport Minister Steven Joyce today welcomed the draft approval of Transmission Gully by an independent Board of Inquiry under the Government’s national consenting process with the Environmental Protection Authority.

Speech notes: Investing in tertiary education in Budget 2012
3 May 2012

Steven Joyce | Budget 2012

In Budget 2012 the Government will be focused on rebalancing our overall spend in tertiary education between expenditure on student support and investment in tuition and research.

Signing with US will bring further co-operation
2 May 2012

Maurice Williamson | Customs

Today’s signing of a joint statement with the United States signals the start of a two-year work programme to ensure trade and travel with the United States is secure and efficient, Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says.