Steven Joyce
'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
Joyce's comments trigger dividend debate
Power Play - In trying to detract from Labour's housing policy, Steven Joyce put discussion about the rights or wrongs of taking dividends front and centre.
Is a 'post-truth' era upon us?
The government has shrugged off events and evidence contradicting claims made by ministers recently, frustrating many journalists. But are we really in a "post-truth" period where the facts don't… Video, Audio
Government responds to RBNZ housing speech
The Minister for Economic Development, Steven Joyce, responds to the Reserve Bank's comment that surging immigration is helping fuel the Auckland property market, and its suggestion the Government… Audio
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce
For decades successive governments have been promising to pull New Zealand up the value chain and reduce our reliance of primary exports. Why hasn't it happened yet and what's the role of science… Audio
Economy in for shock if immigration figures drastically cut
The Economic Development Minister, Steven Joyce, says adjustments to immigration settings are being made constantly, but slashing numbers would harm the economy. Audio