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Ministers leading agribusiness delegation to South America
Saturday, 22 March 2014, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy are leading an agribusiness delegation to Chile and Colombia from 23-28 March. “Latin America is a valued trading partner for New Zealand and a fast growing region,” says Mr ... More >>
Borrows welcomes new Christchurch Rangatahi Court
Saturday, 22 March 2014, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Courts Minister Chester Borrows has heralded the establishment of a new Rangatahi Court at Ngā Hau e Whā Marae in Christchurch as a positive step for addressing youth offending in Christchurch. Rangatahi Courts operate within the existing youth ... More >>
Ministers launch education portal
Saturday, 22 March 2014, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today launched a new digital portal for teachers, students and education administrators with Crown-owned company Network for Learning (N4L). Ms Parata says the Government ... More >>
PGP Forestry programme takes big step forward
Saturday, 22 March 2014, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
PGP Forestry programme takes big step forward Primary Industries Ministers Nathan Guy and Jo Goodhew are welcoming commercialisation of new forestry technology this week as a big step forward in improving both productivity and safety. “The Steepland ... More >>
Minister signs new conservation accord
Saturday, 22 March 2014, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
An accord between the newly established $100 million NEXT Foundation and the Government was signed in Nelson today by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith. “The NEXT Foundation is an incredible deed of generosity which has the potential to deliver huge steps ... More >>
Wellington Tongan community rallies for Ha’apai
Friday, 21 March 2014, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Wellington’s small but vibrant Tongan community is to be commended for its continuing efforts to help friends and relatives in cyclone-ravaged Tonga, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says. More >>
Amended regulations to reduce marine pollution
Friday, 21 March 2014, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Government
An amendment to regulations that control discharge from ships and offshore installations will protect New Zealand’s unique marine environment, Environment Minister Amy Adams announced today. More >>
Fiordland Marine Guardian reappointed
Friday, 21 March 2014, 5:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced that Stewart Bull has been reappointed as the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu nominated Fiordland Marine Guardian. More >>
Address to Festival of Education, Export Education Symposium
Friday, 21 March 2014, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Over the last few years as Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment I’ve been privileged to travel overseas promoting New Zealand as a study destination, and helping to establishing links between New Zealand and overseas institutions. More >>
New conservation board for East Coast
Friday, 21 March 2014, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
The establishment of a new conservation board for the East Coast covering Gisborne and Hawkes Bay has been agreed to by the Government following a review last year of the network of boards across New Zealand, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith ... More >>
Minister announces several new appointments
Friday, 21 March 2014, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced appointments to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority, Customs Appeal Authority, Weathertight Homes Tribunal, Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority and Real Estate Agents Authority. Rotorua ... More >>
Dunne denies claims on Problem Gambling Foundation funding
Friday, 21 March 2014, 11:41 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has refuted entirely claims by the opposition that Problem Gambling Foundation funding is being cut due to political pressure. “The Ministry of Health clearly signalled in 2012 that it would go to the market ... More >>
Race Relations Day – a day of recognition
Friday, 21 March 2014, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins says Race Relations Day tomorrow is a time to recognise the contribution that greater ethnic diversity makes to the social and economic fabric of New Zealand. New Zealand is one of the most ethnically diverse ... More >>
Border Processing Bill passes third reading
Friday, 21 March 2014, 9:04 am | New Zealand Government
A Bill that supports the implementation of a new border management system has passed its third and final reading in Parliament today. Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says the Border Processing (Trade Single Window and Duties) Bill amends the Customs ... More >>
Bridges: Employment Relations Amendment Bill Second Reading
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 5:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Employment Relations Amendment Bill be now read a second time. I thank the members of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee, and particularly its chair David Bennett, for their thorough consideration of this Bill. More >>
Bridges: Speech to NZ Energy Conference 2014
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Energy is an integral part of our lives. It is the foundation on which we build economic growth, prosperity and progress in our societies. Across the globe, we are all facing the same basic energy challenge. More >>
Acting District Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Tony Lendrum, barrister of Auckland and New Plymouth, has been appointed as an acting District Court Judge with general and family warrants for a period of two years, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Snapshot study confirms WiFi in schools is safe
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Minister of Health Jo Goodhew has welcomed a Ministry of Health report which has confirmed WiFi in schools does not pose a health risk to children or staff, with exposures many thousands of times lower than the relevant standard. More >>
New marine protected areas bill passes first reading
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith welcomed the first reading of a bill to establish new marine protections and management tools for Kaikōura’s coast and ocean, which received unanimous support across Parliament today. More >>
Acting District Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Tony Lendrum, barrister of Auckland and New Plymouth, has been appointed as an acting District Court Judge with general and family warrants for a period of two years, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
