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Flaxmere young people funded for leadership programme
Friday, 28 March 2014, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye has today announced one-off funding of $20,000 for 30 Flaxmere College students to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award programme. More >>
Memorial Park one step closer
Friday, 28 March 2014, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson says he is pleased with the progress being made on the construction of the National War Memorial Park. More >>
Flaxmere young people funded for leadership programme
Friday, 28 March 2014, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye has today announced one-off funding of $20,000 for 30 Flaxmere College students to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award programme. More >>
Agreement in Principle signed with Rangitāne o Wairarapa
Friday, 28 March 2014, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
Agreement in Principle signed with Rangitāne o Wairarapa and Rangitāne o Tamaki Nui-ā-Rua More >>
7 community groups to get Community Interns
Friday, 28 March 2014, 11:33 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has today announced the seven community groups which will receive a skilled intern. “The Community Internship Programme (CIP) funds hapū, iwi or community groups to employ skilled professionals ... More >>
Technology to improve heart disease treatment
Friday, 28 March 2014, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Technology to improve heart disease treatment Cardiac doctors and nurses now have two new online tools designed to help improve the treatment of heart disease, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. “Cardiovascular disease accounts for 40 per cent of deaths ... More >>
New Zealand Story Group Chair announced
Friday, 28 March 2014, 10:19 am | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of Cameron Harland as New Zealand Story Group Advisory Board Chair. The Advisory Board is made up of four private sector members and the Chief Executives of New Zealand Trade and ... More >>
Government investment paying dividends in tourism
Friday, 28 March 2014, 9:41 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s major investments in Tourism New Zealand and the screen industry are paying big dividends according to Associate Tourism Minister Todd McClay. Results of NZIER research, released today by Tourism New Zealand, show that tourism marketing ... More >>
Minister congratulates Māori Television on 10th anniversary
Friday, 28 March 2014, 9:09 am | New Zealand Government
In ten years Māori Television has developed into a quality broadcaster that reflects and responds to a wide range of communities throughout Aotearoa, said Minister of Māori Affairs Hon Dr Pita Sharples. More >>
KiwiSaver default providers announced
Friday, 28 March 2014, 8:47 am | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced the selection of nine KiwiSaver default providers for a seven year term starting 1 July 2014. AMP, ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Grosvenor, KiwiBank, Mercer, Fisher Funds and Westpac have been appointed. More >>
Turia: Toitu Hauora Maori 2030 Summit 2014 – Mauri Oho
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Ka rere atu nga mihi ki te hau kainga, te tangata whenua, Te Ati Awa, tena koutou katoa. More >>
Guidelines provide clear direction on hydraulic fracturing
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
New guidelines for managing the environmental effects of hydraulic fracturing support the environmentally responsible development of resources, Environment Minister Amy Adams announced today. More >>
Strengthened conduct code for Financial Advisers
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced a revised Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers, which will come into force on 1 May 2014. More >>
Reports show benefits of America’s Cup to NZ
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The 34th America’s Cup Regatta in San Francisco delivered a range of direct and indirect benefits for the New Zealand economy, according to two evaluation reports released today. More >>
RNZAF Orion crews changeover as MH370 search continues
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman acknowledges the hard work of the New Zealand Air Force P-3K2 Orion crew who are today handing over to a new crew who will continue searching for missing Malaysian MH370 flight. More >>
Employment Court judge appointed
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 11:59 am | New Zealand Government
Bruce Corkill QC of Wellington has been appointed as an Employment Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
IRD peak season survival guide
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 11:57 am | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay is encouraging people to use Inland Revenue’s online services as the department enters its peak season. “Inland Revenue has put a lot of effort into making it easier for people to do more online, so they don’t have ... More >>
Minister congratulates MSD for $1m payroll giving milestone
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has congratulated Ministry of Social Development staff for donating more than $1 million through payroll giving – becoming the first government department to do so. “This million-dollar milestone is an exceptional ... More >>
Targeted operations stops $26 million of ‘P’
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today announced $26 million of methamphetamine or ‘P’ was stopped from reaching New Zealand’s streets following a series of targeted operations in late 2013. From August to November, Customs intercepted 11.5kg ... More >>
It’s My Life Smokefree Summit
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
I have to admit to a great sense of excitement about the purpose of this smokefree summit. More >>
