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McClay to attend ADB Annual Meeting in Kazakhstan
Friday, 2 May 2014, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue and Associate Tourism Minister Todd McClay has left for Kazakhstan to attend the Asian Development Bank’s Annual Meeting, the OECD Ministerial Council meeting in Paris, and tourism meetings in London. The Annual Meeting is the major annual ... More >>
Exports and technology lead changing economy
Friday, 2 May 2014, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
Exports and technology lead changing economy Many key business sectors in New Zealand are evolving rapidly in response to the opportunities of the global economy and the digitisation of economic and social activities, according to two new Government reports ... More >>
Additional $20m to help fight rheumatic fever
Friday, 2 May 2014, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
The Government has announced free drop-in sore-throat clinics will be expanded to target a further 90,000 children and young people who are at risk of getting rheumatic fever. “Budget 2014 will invest an extra $20 million over the next four years to ... More >>
PM accepts resignation of Maurice Williamson
Thursday, 1 May 2014, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced he has accepted the resignation of Maurice Williamson as a Minister. More >>
18th Annual EMA Occupational Health and Safety Conference
Thursday, 1 May 2014, 10:46 am | New Zealand Government
In August 2013, the Government announced the most significant reform of New Zealand’s workplace health and safety system in more than 20 years. Our reform package ‘Working Safer – a blueprint for health and safety at work’ marks a turning point in New ... More >>
New bridges opened to improve access to Heaphy Track
Thursday, 1 May 2014, 10:13 am | New Zealand Government
New bridges opened to improve access to Heaphy Track Three new road bridges on the Collingwood Bainham Main Road costing $630,000 were opened this morning by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith to provide all-weather access to the Heaphy Track. More >>
Companies approved for infant formula exporting to China
Thursday, 1 May 2014, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Five New Zealand manufacturers have been approved for exporting infant formula to China, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye have announced today. “These manufacturers represent around 90% of our infant formula ... More >>
New High Commissioner for Kiribati
Thursday, 1 May 2014, 9:25 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced Don Higgins as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to Kiribati. “New Zealand and Kiribati have a strong relationship and we work closely in areas of trade and investment, fisheries cooperation, and ... More >>
Leading Justice Symposium builds on vision
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins says feedback from New Zealand’s first Leading Justice Symposium yesterday reinforced New Zealand’s chance to lead the way with innovative justice and crime prevention measures. More >>
Request for Proposal next step towards Transformation
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Inland Revenue’s Business Transformation has taken another step towards making tax compliance easier for New Zealanders and their businesses with the release of a Request for Proposal for a design provider, says Revenue Minister Todd McClay. ... More >>
Calling young New Zealanders qui parlent Français
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced that applications are now open for four young French-speaking New Zealanders to represent New Zealand on 14 July at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris. More >>
Building consent figures at seven-year high
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed the release of the latest building consent figures from Statistics New Zealand, saying the record seven-year high for March 2014 shows the Government’s policies are continuing to deliver results. More >>
Goodhew visits Starship for Immunisation Week
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has celebrated Immunisation Week by attending an immunisation clinic at Starship Hospital this morning. “The theme of this year’s Immunisation Week is on time, every time. More >>
Broadcasting appointments announced
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting appointments announced Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss has today announced new appointments and reappointments to the Boards of Television New Zealand Ltd (TVNZ) and Radio New Zealand Ltd (RNZ). Julia Raue is being appointed to the Board of TVNZ ... More >>
IDI to deliver more timely access to tax data
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Statistics Minister Maurice Williamson today announced a change to Statistics New Zealand’s Integrated Data Infrastructure platform that will give approved researchers more timely access to tax data. More >>
RNZAF Orion to return to NZ after MH370 search
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 10:21 am | New Zealand Government
RNZAF Orion to return to NZ after MH370 search Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the New Zealand P-3K2 Orion involved in the international search effort for missing Malaysian Airlines plane MH370 will arrive back in New Zealand on Thursday. ... More >>
Budget 2014: Sexual violence services get funding boost
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 9:51 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett and Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew have today announced $10.4 million in new operating funding to support sexual violence services over the next two years. “This funding boost in Budget 2014 will provide ... More >>
Congratulations to Good Egg Award winners
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has congratulated the Department of Education, CQ Hotels Wellington and The Warehouse on winning the three top “Good Business Egg” awards at the Business and Community Share (BACS) Awards last evening ... More >>
Construction begins on Central Plains Water scheme
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the official start of construction on the Central Plains Water irrigation scheme in Canterbury, which has the potential to create up to $1.4 billion in new economic activity. More >>
Minister launches new scanners at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall today launched two new scanners at the Tom McCormack suite in Hawke’s Bay Hospital which will greatly improve diagnostic services for local patients. More >>
