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24 May, 2012

$326m boost for science, innovation, and research

Budget 2012 delivers on the Government’s commitment to building a more competitive and productive economy, with $250 million of new operating funding and $76.1 million in capital funding over four years for science, innovation, and research.

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24 May, 2012

Tertiary savings fund new investment

Budget 2012 rebalances the Government’s $4.3 billion investment in tertiary education between expenditure on student support and investment in tuition and research, says Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce.

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24 May, 2012

$159m to strengthen higher-level tertiary education

Budget 2012 commits $158.9 million over four years to invest in engineering, science, and research-led learning in our tertiary institutions, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.

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24 May, 2012

3,000 more Youth Guarantee places funded

Budget 2012 continues the Government’s support for foundation training for young people, with 3,000 more places funded over the next four years under the Youth Guarantee Scheme.

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24 May, 2012

$29.5m to stimulate competitive innovation in tertiary sector

Budget 2012 commits $29.5 million operating spending over four years for Private Training Establishments (PTEs), to create a fairer funding system that rewards competitive innovation across the tertiary sector.

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24 May, 2012

Two MED funds cancelled

Two Ministry of Economic Development funds with ambiguous aims are being cancelled, with savings returned to the Government, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

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23 May, 2012

Govt uni investment up 13.5% in four years

The Government has increased its investment in New Zealand’s universities by 13.5 per cent over the past four years, latest figures from the Tertiary Education Commission show.

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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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10 May, 2012

Draft education renewal programme for greater Christchurch released

The Education and Tertiary Education Ministers have today released a draft programme to guide the renewal of the education network in greater Christchurch following the Canterbury earthquakes.

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8 May, 2012

MoU to boost international student numbers

A Memorandum of Understanding signed by Immigration New Zealand and Education New Zealand will improve visa processing times for international students wanting to study in New Zealand.

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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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4 May, 2012

Govt welcomes Transmission Gully draft decision

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.

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3 May, 2012

Speech notes: Investing in tertiary education in 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.

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3 May, 2012

HLFS underlines gradual job growth

The Household Labour Force Survey released today underlines the gradual, steady growth in the number of jobs, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment 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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19 April, 2012

Closing remarks to the International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education

First, can I say what an absolute privilege it is to be asked to provide the concluding remarks to this wonderful event: the International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education.

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13 April, 2012

Joyce to visit Oman, Qatar & Saudi Arabia

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce will today travel to the Gulf states of Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to raise New Zealand’s profile as a destination for international students and to support education companies seeking to grow their business in the region.

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12 April, 2012

Govt backs emerging Kiwi researchers

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced the results of a review into the Rutherford Discovery Fellowships. Following feedback from the sector, changes have been made which will help ensure young researchers are supported in establishing their careers in New Zealand.

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11 April, 2012

Marsden Fund Council convenors appointed

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of three new convenors to the Marsden Fund Council.

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11 April, 2012

Exhibition shows importance of science to NZ

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce is encouraging the public to visit the Science in the City exhibition which opens tomorrow on Auckland’s waterfront.

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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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29 March, 2012

Govt boosts international education support for Chch

The Government is boosting its support for the Christchurch international education sector with a dedicated $5 million fund that will promote the city overseas as an education destination over the next four years, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce announced today.

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29 March, 2012

Student Allowance parental income threshold frozen in 2012

Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce has announced today that there will be no increase to the student allowance parental income threshold this year.

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28 March, 2012

International student numbers show impact of Chch quakes

Christchurch’s earthquakes have had a big impact on the number of international students studying in the city with a 37% drop in 2011, latest figures from the Education Ministry show.

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24 March, 2012

Govt pays tribute to Sir Paul Callaghan

Acting Prime Minister Bill English and Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce say they are deeply saddened by the news that Sir Paul Callaghan has died in Wellington.

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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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20 March, 2012

New university council appointments made

Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce today announced three new appointments to the councils of the University of Auckland and Victoria University.

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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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