Steven Joyce
Retirement commissioner wants higher pension age
The Retirement Commissioner is pushing for the age of eligibilty for 67 years over time. And she's using superheroes to get her message across. Audio
Joyce to meet with quake-affected business owners
Steven Joyce flies to Kaikoura to address locals about the future of their businesses. Audio
Fresh faces likely in English cabinet
New Zealand's new Finance Minister will be Steven Joyce. The man who will take over as Prime Minister, Bill English, signalled he would ditch the Finance portfolio he's held for eight years and give… Audio
Southland reveals plan to attract 10,000 people to the region
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has launched a new strategy and a cash injection to get thousands more people to move to Southland. Audio
Halving in number of Indian student visas worry for industry
A drop by half in the number of study visas for Indian students is being called catastrophic and there are warnings that this could drive some private tertiary schools out of business. But the… Audio
'Catastrophic' drop in Indian student visas
The number of Indian students getting study visas to come here has halved, and private tertiary institutions say the fall may drive some out of business.
Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce responds
The Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Steven Joyce says workers in Christchurch will be able to move north to repair roads and buildings damaged in the Kaikoura quake. Audio
Defence HQ's floor damaged by quake
The NZDF's Wellington office suffered serious floor damage in last week's earthquake, the building's owner has confirmed.
Govt told priority for Kaikoura is to help reopen harbour
The economic development minister Steven Joyce visited Kaikoura today and extended an eight-week government business support package to the town's largest employers. Audio
Kaikōura's big businesses to now get quake help
Large businesses will now be included in Kaikōura's earthquake recovery package, Steven Joyce says.
Govt to review its business support package before Xmas
Steven Joyce says the Government will review its eight-week support package to small businesses affected by the quake as new information comes to hand. He promises the Government will stand behind… Audio
Govt announces subsidy for quake-hit businesses
The government has announced an eight week subsidy package to help small businesses keep staff on, in the aftermath of Monday's 7.8 earthquake. Video, Audio
Govt says Labour misses the mark with new job policy
The Government says the Labour Party has missed the mark with its new job policy. Audio
Trans-Tasman labour force could solve constuction shortages
The construction industry's come up with a plan to smooth out the boom and bust cycle for employers and workers - and that's to pool construction workers with Australia. NZ needs to fill an extra 49… Audio
Come in, Major Tom - NZ sorts out space industry laws
Parliament starts the process of regulating the space industry as Rocket Lab expects to lift off before the end of the year from it launch site in Mahia. Audio
Greens won't field a candidate in the probable by-election
Act has labelled Labour and the Greens hypocrites as they look to collarborate ahead of the possible Mt Roskill by-election Audio
Government to crack down on more tertiary institutions
More tertiary institutes are facing a Government crackdown for falling short of quality assurance rules, following the retesting of almost 400 IANZ students. Audio
Govt improving care for foreign students
As complaints emerge about Indian students facing serious problems, the Government is moving to better protect foreign students. Audio
Govt improving care for foreign students
The Government says it's moving to improve the care of foreign students in Auckland. Members of the city's Indian community have been complaining serious problems for a growing number of Indian… Audio
Steven Joyce discusses Indian students' plea
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce responds to the pleas of Indian students who wish to stay in New Zealand after the immigration agent they used in India committed fraud. Video, Audio
