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NewZAID July 2011

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Development stories

New water supply for South Tarawa communities with installation of rainwater harvesting systems

The Rainwater Harvesting Project aims to provide better access to safe drinking water through the installation of rainwater capture and storage systems on large public buildings.

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Media Releases

New Zealand to ramp up support for tourism and education in Tonga

Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, has announced New Zealand will make substantial contributions to the development of Tonga’s tourism and education sectors, as part of a Joint Commitment for Development agreed and signed with the Tongan Government.

Cook Islands pearl industry to be revived with New Zealand's support

New Zealand will contribute to the revitalisation of the Cook Islands pearl industry as part of a three year programme funded through the New Zealand Aid Programme.

New Zealand and Samoa sign joint development agreement

Foreign Minister Murray McCully and Samoan Prime Minister Hon Tuilaepa have signed an agreement which sets out the priorities for New Zealand’s aid and development effort in Samoa.

Tourism holds the key to growth in Niue

While in Niue in July Foreign Minister Murray McCully reiterated New Zealand commitment to working closely with government, private sector, and community partners in Niue to help realise the island’s full tourism potential.

New Zealand to provide $2 million to battle humanitarian crisis in Africa

New Zealand will provide a total of NZ$2 million in response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa due to severe drought. Several New Zealand NGOs have established public appeals to support the humanitarian effort in Africa. Visit www.ndrf.org.nz for details of aid agencies appeals.