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Ngāti Porou Accord strengthens Crown relationship
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Crown has signed an Accord with Ngāti Porou in Gisborne, formalising the government’s ongoing commitment to the iwi, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson said today. More >>
New Defence trucks delivered to units
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the first batch of new Medium-Heavy Operational Vehicles have been delivered to NZDF units. More >>
Changes to alcohol laws have immediate effect
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley says that Police reported significantly fewer serious assaults and public disorder offences after changes to alcohol laws came into full effect at the end of last year. Maximum trading hours, new infringement offences ... More >>
New Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security appointed
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced the appointment of Cheryl Gwyn as Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. More >>
New East Coast study lays out economic opportunities
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 10:50 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today released a study of the East Coast region’s economic potential over the next 30 years. More >>
EU/NZ renewable energy Mission to the Pacific
Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
EU/NZ renewable energy Mission to the Pacific Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and the European Commissioner for Development Mr Andris Piebalgs depart tomorrow on a renewable energy mission to four Pacific states “New Zealand and the European ... More >>
Performing Arts Precinct designation partially lifted
Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Christchurch City Council’s decision to spend $127.5 million fixing the Town Hall means not all the land currently designated for the city’s Performing Arts Precinct is required, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
Easter road toll a reminder to take care on roads
Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse is urging motorists to take care over the rest of the extended break. More >>
Key Notes - Rebuild gaining momentum
Sunday, 20 April 2014, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Every time I visit Canterbury I am struck by the changes I see and inspired by the resolve of the region's people. Today was no different. More >>
Woodhouse to attend Anzac Day in Gallipoli
Saturday, 19 April 2014, 2:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Woodhouse to attend Anzac Day in Gallipoli Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse will travel to Turkey next week to attend the 99th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. During his visit, Mr Woodhouse will meet with his Australian and Turkish ... More >>
Inaugural Game Animal Council appointed
Saturday, 19 April 2014, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Associate Minister Peter Dunne today announced the appointment of 11 members to the inaugural Game Animal Council. “The new Game Animal Council is about giving hunters of deer, tahr, chamois and pigs an active ... More >>
Inaugural Game Animal Council appointed
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Associate Minister Peter Dunne today announced the appointment of 11 members to the inaugural Game Animal Council. More >>
New law holds partners complicit in welfare fraud to account
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows has welcomed the passage of a Bill to hold partners complicit in welfare fraud to account, 102 votes to 17. More >>
Drive safely over Easter
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse is urging road users to slow down and take care this Easter. More >>
Funding for World War One Centenary
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne (Presiding Member of the Lottery Grants Board) has today announced that the Lottery World War One Commemorations, Environment and Heritage Committee has approved funding of over $9.1 million towards 80 projects ... More >>
Tax conference to address simplification
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay has announced that simplification and modernisation will be the focus of the tax conference to be held in conjunction with Victoria University, on 12 and 13 June. More >>
Te Tau Ihu Treaty settlement legislation passed
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The House sat for extended hours this morning to pass four bills giving effect to the final deeds of settlement for historical Treaty claims in the South Island. More >>
The Co-operative Bank joins Government scheme
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed The Co-operative Bank into the Government’s Welcome Home Loans scheme, bringing the total number of lenders offering the first home loan product to 11. More >>
Same old same old economic policy from Labour
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 11:42 am | New Zealand Government
Labour’s so called ‘Manufacturing Policy’ once again reheats the same old tired economic policies that would take New Zealand back to the dark days of high inflation, sluggish growth and low-job prospects, Economic Development Minister Steven ... More >>
Feedback wanted on full rest home audit reports
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is encouraging the public to share their views on full rest home audit reports being published. More >>
