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Minister congratulates outgoing Commissioner
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has congratulated Police Commissioner Peter Marshall on his long and distinguished career serving the New Zealand public, as he prepares to retire from the service. “Peter Marshall has led by example at home and overseas ... More >>
Boosting trade presence in China, S. America & Middle East
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is to boost NZTE's trade presence in China, South America and the Middle East to help more New Zealand firms break into these growing markets. More >>
John Key - Pre-Budget speech to North Harbour Club
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 11:47 am | New Zealand Government
Today I want to talk about the Budget, which will come out on 15 May. This will be the National-led Government’s sixth budget. Some of those budgets have felt at times like an exercise in crisis management. So I take my hat off to Bill English, ... More >>
McCully announces new Ambassador to ASEAN
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
McCully announces new Ambassador to ASEAN Foreign Minister Murray McCully today named diplomat Stephanie Lee as New Zealand’s first dedicated Ambassador the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). “The ASEAN region is a key political and security ... More >>
New Youth Citizenship awards announced
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye is today asking New Zealanders to recognise outstanding young community members and nominate them for a Youth Week 2014 Award. More >>
Bridges: Block Offer 2014
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
It’s great to see so many people, including the many international guests, here today. I hope those of you from overseas have an opportunity to see some of the sights that our country is renowned for before you return home. More >>
2014 Oil and Gas Block Offer released
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today launched the third annual Block Offer foroil and gas exploration. “In 2012 the Government introduced the Block Offer regime which provides an efficient, predictable and transparent process for ... More >>
Speech: Visit to South Waikato Health Centre
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 8:55 am | New Zealand Government
Visit to South Waikato Health Centre Kia Ora. Thank you for inviting me here today to celebrate the newly developed South Waikato Health Centre. It’s a great privilege for me to join you today. The South Waikato Health Centre co-locates a number of ... More >>
NZ financial markets enter new era
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss is welcoming a new era for New Zealand’s financial markets as the Financial Markets Conduct Act comes into force today. More >>
Poroporoaki – Beverley Grammer
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues Tariana Turia is saddened at the passing of Beverley Grammer, a passionate advocate for the disability community. More >>
Criteria finalised for NZ Screen Production Grant
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has released the criteria for the New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) that comes into effect from today. The NZSPG combines the Large Budget Screen Production Grant and Screen Production Incentive Fund into a new grant agreed by ... More >>
North Island Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency Announced
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Te Pou Matakana - a new organisation born from the National Urban Māori Authority (NUMA) has been selected to establish the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for Te Ika a Māui (North Island) announced Minister for Whānau Ora, Tariana Turia today. More >>
Ambitious new PGP programme for avocado industry
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 5:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is welcoming an ambitious new Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) programme for the avocado industry, which aims to triple productivity and quadruple returns by 2023. More >>
Eminent Lotteries Grants Committee member passes away
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Peter Dunne was saddened to learn today the passing of Beverley Grammer, Presiding Member of the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Committee. More >>
Government celebrates Britomart electrification
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee welcomes today’s switching-on of overhead lines into the Britomart Transport Centre as a milestone for Auckland’s transport network. More >>
Making it Happen in the Far North
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has thanked the Far North communities of Te Hiku o Te Ika for laying out their plan of what social services are required in the district to support people in need. More >>
IRD and New Zealand ICT industry working together
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay has described consultation with New Zealand’s ICT industry as critical to the success of IRD’s Business Transformation programme, which will bring the tax system into the 21st Century. More >>
Tourism fund opens for second round
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key today announced the opening of the second funding round of the Tourism Growth Partnership. This $28 million Government incentive is available over four years and is aimed at boosting innovation and uplifting ... More >>
Crime down 20.2 per cent over four years
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 11:37 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has congratulated Police staff following the announcement that recorded crimes have fallen for the fourth year in a row, down a total of 20.2 per cent, to their lowest figure in 29 years. “Fewer crimes means fewer victims ... More >>
First National Science Challenge announced
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 11:00 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the launch of the first National Science Challenge, the High Value Nutrition Challenge, which will receive confirmed funding of up to $30.6 million over five years. More >>
