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Minister rejects claims on funding changes
Monday, 17 March 2014, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has rejected claims that the Government is looking to fund schools according to student performance. More >>
Extension granted for Basin Bridge proposal
Monday, 17 March 2014, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The Board of Inquiry appointed to decide on the New Zealand Transport Agency’s Basin Bridge proposal has been granted a three-month extension to issue its final report and decision, Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced. More >>
New staff to boost border security
Monday, 17 March 2014, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Government
26 New Ministry for Primary Industries border staff begin training in Auckland today as part of a programme to beef up frontline resources, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. More >>
NZ & Indonesia building stronger energy links
Monday, 17 March 2014, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Auckland UniServices and the Indonesian Geothermal Association in Jakarta to develop specialised geothermal training courses held in New Zealand ... More >>
Loan shark crack-down continues
Monday, 17 March 2014, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the Commerce Select Committee report on a Bill that will crack-down on unscrupulous lenders who leave borrowers and their families in a spiral of uncontrolled debt. More >>
EQC working with Christchurch City Council
Monday, 17 March 2014, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Gerry Brownlee says EQC is exploring making a financial contribution to Christchurch City Council-led area-wide flood mitigation as part of its role settling residential land damage claims. More >>
Maori and Pasifika Trades Training Students at Weltec
Monday, 17 March 2014, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to thank Kura Moeahu and Waiwhetu Marae for the warmth of your welcome. It is always good to return to this marae, a marae which lives up to its name, Aroha ki te tangata. Thank you also to Reverend Nove Vailaau for opening our hui. More >>
Minister of Health Volunteer Awards now open
Monday, 17 March 2014, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Nominations are now open for the 2014 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards - celebrating the service of New Zealand’s health volunteers. More >>
Minister of Health Volunteer Awards now open
Monday, 17 March 2014, 11:25 am | New Zealand Government
Nominations are now open for the 2014 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards - celebrating the service of New Zealand’s health volunteers. “These awards recognise the dedicated volunteers who are a valued part of New Zealand’s public health service,” says ... More >>
Calling for applications to the volunteering fund
Monday, 17 March 2014, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew is calling for applications for this year’s Support for Volunteering Fund. More >>
NZ supports Philippines farmers’ recovery from Typhoon
Monday, 17 March 2014, 9:00 am | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye today announced that New Zealand will provide $2.5 million to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to help farmers in the Philippines recover from Typhoon Haiyan. More >>
Joyce opens education fair in Jakarta
Sunday, 16 March 2014, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today opened an education trade fair in Jakarta that continues the push to grow New Zealand international education in Indonesia. More >>
Crimean referendum deeply concerning - McCully
Sunday, 16 March 2014, 10:55 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will not recognise the result of the 16 March referendum on the status of Crimea, Foreign Minister Murray McCully says. More >>
Minister visits Philippines to support Typhoon recovery
Sunday, 16 March 2014, 10:54 am | New Zealand Government
Ms Kaye will visit the area hit last November by the most powerful typhoon ever recorded, Typhoon Haiyan. Haiyan is regarded as a ‘super typhoon’, with wind speeds of up to 235 kilometres per hours and tsunami-like storm surges. Ms Kaye will spend ... More >>
Govt invests further $2.1 million in community freshwater
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing a further $2.1 million to help communities improve New Zealand’s freshwater quality, Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced. Ms Adams made the announcement at the Bluegreens Forum in Kaikōura today. “This further ... More >>
NZ and Australia to work together on high seas conservation
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand and Australia will work together on proposals to develop a new international agreement for improving conservation and management of the marine environment beyond countries’ national jurisdiction, New Zealand Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith ... More >>
Respect key to tackling sexual violence early
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Judith Collins has today announced a new school-based pilot project funded by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) as part of its new focus on preventing sexual violence. “Sexual violence has a significant effect on victims ... More >>
Conserving our Oceans
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 10:24 am | New Zealand Government
Speech at the 16th Bluegreens Forum: Conserving our Oceans It is great to gather again at this, our 16th Bluegreens Forum, to positively influence how New Zealand manages its natural resources. It is a special privilege to have Hon Greg Hunt, the ... More >>
Membership of Otago Marine Protection Planning Forum announc
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced the appointment of a 14-member community-led forum to consider marine protection for the Otago coastline. “New Zealand has a nationwide network of marine reserves. However, Otago stands out as ... More >>
West Coast marine reserves pass final hurdle
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Five new marine reserves on the West Coast at Kahurangi, Punakaiki, Okarito, Tauparikaka and Hautai have passed their final hurdle with concurrence being granted by the Minister for Primary Industries, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. “I ... More >>
