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Ministers welcome Law Commission report on suicide reporting
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Chester Borrows and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne have welcomed the Law Commission’s report reviewing the rules that govern how the media report on suspected suicides. The Government asked the Law Commission to conduct the review ... More >>
NZ designates further groups as terrorist entities
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand has designated a further two international terrorist groups under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002, Prime Minister John Key announced today. The groups Boko Haram and Ansaru from Nigeria. “These designations help implement our international ... More >>
$1.7 million paid for flood response and recovery
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 8:30 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye today announced the Government will pay $1.46 million to Nelson City Council and $317,000 to Tasman District Council for civil defence emergency response and recovery costs arising from the flood event in the Nelson-Tasman ... More >>
IMF backs NZ’s economic, fiscal policy approach
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government
Confirmation from the International Monetary Fund that New Zealand’s growth prospects have improved and that its macro-economic framework remains sound is a welcome further endorsement of the Government’s economic programme, Finance Minister Bill English ... More >>
ICJ decision harpoons ‘scientific’ whaling
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 8:23 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision that Japan’s Southern Ocean whaling programme does not serve the purposes of scientific research, and must cease. More >>
Speech: Allied Health, Scientific & Technical Professionals
Monday, 31 March 2014, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Having studied your programme, I can see this conference will be a great opportunity to share ideas and to hear evidence about advanced practice by Allied Health Professionals. More >>
Civil defence moves to Department of PM and Cabinet
Monday, 31 March 2014, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
From tomorrow (Tuesday 1 April) the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) will be part of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye said today. More >>
$387 million to stay in Kiwis’ pockets
Monday, 31 March 2014, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins says substantial levy cuts for employers and workers take effect tomorrow as a result of the Scheme’s excellent performance over the last few years. More >>
Results of the Gallipoli 2015 ballot announced
Monday, 31 March 2014, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders who entered the Gallipoli 2015 ballot to attend the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landings will be notified from today whether they have been successful, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced. More >>
Poroporoaki ki a Patrick Wikiriwhi Thompson
Monday, 31 March 2014, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia says it has been distressing to hear of the untimely passing of Patrick Wikiriwhi Thompson (Ngāti Pāoa/Ngāti Whangaunga). More >>
New Zealand lifts Fiji travel sanctions
Monday, 31 March 2014, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand lifts Fiji travel sanctions Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will lift all its travel sanctions against Fiji. More >>
Adaption crucial in dealing with climate issues
Sunday, 30 March 2014, 7:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Tim Groser welcomes a new Climate Change report from the Intergovernmental Panel that puts a focus on adapting to the impacts of climate change. More >>
New conservation fund announced
Sunday, 30 March 2014, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government
A Community Conservation Partnership Fund to support the work of voluntary organisations undertaking natural heritage and recreation projects was launched today by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith at the opening of the new Hoddy Estuary Park in Nelson. "Thousands ... More >>
Praise for Lotto's commitment to resonsible gaming
Sunday, 30 March 2014, 10:27 am | New Zealand Government
International praise for Lotto NZ’s commitment to responsible gaming Internal Affairs Minister Hon Peter Dunne today announced that Lotto New Zealand has received international recognition for its commitment to providing a safe gaming environment. More >>
Key Notes
Saturday, 29 March 2014, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Today I am arriving home from a very successful visit to China, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands. More >>
Genesis shares priced at $1.55
Friday, 28 March 2014, 6:36 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders have the opportunity to buy the majority of available Genesis Energy shares when the offer opens to retail investors tomorrow morning, after the successful completion of the bookbuild. The Genesis shares have been priced at $1.55 each, meaning ... More >>
Goodhew: PreFabNZ Conference
Friday, 28 March 2014, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Your 2014 conference is timely, given that New Zealand currently has a great surge in construction demand, much of which is in housing. I understand that a major focus of PreFabNZ 2014 is identifying the tools necessary to accelerate prebuilt construction ... More >>
Guy: NZ productivity for the Colombian agricultural sector
Friday, 28 March 2014, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is my great pleasure to be back in Colombia. In March last year I accompanied our Prime Minister John Key to your country where we had a very successful visit. Our Prime Minister and your President Santos ... More >>
Funding boost for social housing in Christchurch
Friday, 28 March 2014, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Five community housing providers are to receive $14 million from the Government and the Canterbury Community Trust (TCCT) to build 75 units in Christchurch, Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and TCCT trustee Sue McKenzie announced today. More >>
Regions lead recovery from Global Financial Crisis
Friday, 28 March 2014, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Provincial regions across the country have led New Zealand’s economic recovery from the Global Financial Crisis according to new Statistics New Zealand numbers released today, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
