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$2 million for new classrooms at Tai Tapu school
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced nearly $2 million funding for new classrooms at Tai Tapu School in rural Canterbury. More >>
Defence Force supports Poppy Day
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman joined Defence Force personnel including the Vice Chief of Defence Force Air Vice-Marshal Kevin Short, to collect donations for the annual Poppy Day appeal in Wellington today. More >>
Third Reading: Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ka Mate Haka Bill
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, today we welcome the sons and daughters of Hoturoa, captain of the great Tainui Canoe. Tēnā koutou, Tēnā koutou, Tēnā koutou katoa. Mr Speaker, nearly two centuries ago the people of Ngāti Toa Rangatira resided at Kāwhia, on Waikato ... More >>
15,000 fewer people dependent on benefits
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 10:17 am | New Zealand Government
15,000 fewer people dependent on benefits Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the latest benefit figures showing a five year low confirm New Zealand welfare numbers are back to where they were pre-global recession. Benefit numbers have dropped ... More >>
Community to have say on red zone’s future
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 9:19 am | New Zealand Government
Community to have say on red zone’s future Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed today’s announcement of a community participation process to gather ideas about future use of the region’s residential red zones. In total ... More >>
The Christchurch Rebuild – Gaining Momentum
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Thank you to everybody attending today, and thanks to the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce for hosting this event. More >>
Asia Region Funds Passport initiative progresses
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today released a consultation paper on the Asia Region Funds Passport initiative, which will open up opportunities for cross-border offerings of managed funds. More >>
Ambulance paramedics trialling new technology
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says new technology being introduced by St John ambulance, and partially funded by the government, will change the way paramedics work in the field. “Paramedics will soon be using a handheld electronic device that gives crews ... More >>
Govt to establish Food Safety Science & Research Centre
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that expressions of interest have been released for a Food Safety Science and Research Centre. More >>
Genesis to list with third-largest share register
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Genesis Energy will have the third-largest New Zealand share register on the NZX when it lists tomorrow, Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall say. More >>
NZ to phase out imports of ozone-depleting substances
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand is on track to phase out bulk imports of ozone-depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) by the end of this year, Environment Minister Amy Adams says. More >>
Overseas student loans collection hits $100m
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Over $100 million of additional taxpayer money has now been collected from overseas-based borrowers in an initiative that will help keep the scheme sustainable for future students and taxpayers, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven ... More >>
Now David really has some explaining to do
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says Labour leader David Cunliffe has got himself in the most astonishing predicament on TV3’s Firstline this morning, by claiming the National Land Transport Fund is “going to be in surplus very soon,” so it’s ... More >>
Accord to address Christchurch housing
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A Christchurch Housing Accord has been agreed between Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Mayor Lianne Dalziel to help address housing issues in the city. “This Accord will improve the supply and affordability of housing in Christchurch. The Government ... More >>
Second reading of the Fisheries Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, this Bill is a crucial piece of legislation. As members will remember, this legislation came from the Ministerial Inquiry led by the Hon Paul Swain. That Inquiry was set up following serious allegations of mistreatment of crew on foreign ... More >>
Minister pleased with successful StudyLink peak season
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
Minister pleased with successful StudyLink peak season Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows has today congratulated StudyLink staff on a highly successful Student Allowance and Loan peak season. “StudyLink faces an incredibly challenging ... More >>
Prime Minister saddened by death of Owen Woodhouse
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister, John Key today expressed his condolences to the family of Sir Owen Woodhouse, ONZ KBE DSC. Sir Owen passed away aged 97. “Sir Owen Woodhouse was a man whose life exemplified public service and duty to his country,” Mr Key said. ... More >>
Industry Training & Apprenticeships Bill passes 3rd reading
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation that completes the Government’s comprehensive reforms to industry training today passed its third and final reading in Parliament. More >>
English: Pre-Budget Speech, Wellington
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
It’s great to see measures of business confidence in Wellington rising. I recently attended the 20th anniversary of Infratil, a Wellington-based company built on managing airports and electricity companies better than governments can. More >>
More trouble with Labour’s transport policy
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says Ministry of Transport analysis of Labour’s new policy for taxing motorhomes shows many motorhome owners would actually be charged higher Road User Charges under a Labour government than they are presently, not lower, ... More >>
