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15 May, 2012

iPad app for Kiwi businesses goes online

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.

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8 May, 2012

Govt to save $60 million on mobile voice and data

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.

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2 May, 2012

Food & beverage report highlights real opportunities

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed a new report that provides wide-ranging insights into the food and beverage industry.

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24 April, 2012

MBIE to proceed from 1 July

The Government has today confirmed its plans to establish the new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on 1 July this year.

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3 April, 2012

Govt helps give Chch high-tech sector new home

The Government is investing $1.8 million over the next three years to support the development of a high-tech business hub in central Christchurch, Minister for Economic Development Steven Joyce announced today.

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22 March, 2012

NZ tech companies to benefit from Facebook investor

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced that United States investor Peter Thiel has established a New Zealand venture capital fund alongside the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund and private investors.

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22 March, 2012

Govt congratulates Business Awards winners

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has congratulated Orion Health for winning the Supreme Award at the New Zealand International Business Awards ceremony in Auckland last night.

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15 March, 2012

New Ministry to drive business growth agenda

The new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will help the Government’s business growth agenda by implementing integrated policies to build a more competitive and internationally-focused economy, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

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13 March, 2012

Business success at heart of Govt growth plan

The Government will focus on six key areas over the next three years to help companies grow and to build a more productive and competitive economy, Finance Minister Bill English and Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce say.

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3 March, 2012

Green Growth Report released

The report of the Green Growth Advisory Group was released today at the annual Bluegreens Forum at Lake Pupuke, North Shore, with 26 recommendations for the Government to consider.

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28 February, 2012

Collaboration helping recruit health ICT workers

A new project designed to attract highly skilled workers to New Zealand is a great example of collaboration between the Government and the private sector, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

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24 February, 2012

Further investment in NZ tourism

The opening of a new $10.5 million high-tech water ride in Rotorua is a further commitment to the local economy and an investment in New Zealand tourism, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

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15 February, 2012

New $70m plant shows commitment to investing in NZ

Construction of a new $70 million gas plant to supply New Zealand Steel is another strong sign of confidence in the New Zealand economy, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

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18 January, 2012

Government welcomes jobs and growth in Taranaki

The Government is welcoming a likely $250 million a year increase to exports and the 500 additional construction jobs as part of the agreement announced this afternoon by the Todd Corporation and Methanex New Zealand to increase methanol production in Taranaki.

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15 December, 2011

Govt to save $178m in legal & air travel costs

New all-of-Government contracts for air travel and external legal services will save the Government $178 million over the next six to seven years, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce announced today.

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