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PM to visit China, Hong Kong and Netherlands

Monday, 3 March 2014, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key will travel to China, Hong Kong and The Netherlands as part of a visit focusing on trade and economic opportunities and to attend the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague on 24-25 March. More >>

Russian Ambassador called in over Ukraine

Monday, 3 March 2014, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says the Russian Ambassador was called in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade this afternoon over the escalation of tensions in Ukraine. More >>

New Zealand Lottery Grants Board appointments

Monday, 3 March 2014, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Peter Dunne, has announced the appointment of Maggie Burrill and Tina Wehipeihana-Wilson for a further term on the Lottery Grants Board. Mrs Burrill has been appointed for a three-year term and Ms Wehipeihana-Wilson ... More >>

Minister announces new schools for Rolleston

Monday, 3 March 2014, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the establishment of two new schools to cater for the growing population in Rolleston. “I want to thank the Rolleston, Lincoln and surrounding communities for their involvement and valuable input into ... More >>

Ukraine situation deeply worrying - McCully

Sunday, 2 March 2014, 5:54 pm | New Zealand Government

“We call on all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from any action that could escalate tensions,” Mr McCully says. More >>

New Subantarctic marine reserves established

Sunday, 2 March 2014, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government

New Subantarctic marine reserves established Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith has formally established three new marine reserves covering 435,000 hectares of ocean surrounding the Antipodes, Bounty and Campbell Islands from Perseverance Harbour, ... More >>

Pacific communities gather to promote better health

Saturday, 1 March 2014, 6:16 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, today commended Pacific churches on their DIY approach to promoting healthy lifestyle choices at the opening of the Healthy Village Action Zones (HVAZ) at St Pauls College. “With Pacific people ... More >>

Key Notes

Saturday, 1 March 2014, 10:43 am | New Zealand Government

Families want to know that we are not throwing their tax dollars around, but that we are targeting their money to achieve real results that make a meaningful difference to their lives. More >>

Tricky Cunliffe continues to mislead

Friday, 28 February 2014, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Government

David Cunliffe latest attempt to rewrite history on oil and gas exploration highlights an on-going, casual relationship with the truth, Environment Minister Amy Adams says. More >>

Ministerial visit to Middle East

Friday, 28 February 2014, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Government

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy leaves tomorrow on a visit to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. More >>

Record number of laser strikes on aircraft

Friday, 28 February 2014, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says the 119 laser strikes on aircraft highlights the importance of the new controls on dangerous laser pointers coming into effect from 1 March 2014. More >>

Permits to be required for shark cage tourism

Friday, 28 February 2014, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government

Tourism businesses viewing great white sharks will be required to have a permit in the same way as for whale, dolphin and seal watching, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today following meetings with the tourism operators and concerned ... More >>

Australasian Racing Ministers hosted in Wellington

Friday, 28 February 2014, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Government

Racing Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed Ministers from Australian states to the 2014 Australasian Racing Ministers conference in Wellington today. “This is the first time this annual event has been held in New Zealand since 2005. It’s a great opportunity ... More >>

Thousands expected to celebrate children this Children’s Day

Friday, 28 February 2014, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett will be among tens of thousands of New Zealanders celebrating Children’s Day this weekend. This Sunday marks the 14th annual Children’s Day, and around 150 events will be held around the country all ... More >>

Minister announces new school for Aranui Community Campus

Friday, 28 February 2014, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced the establishment of a Year 1-13 school to provide education to children and young people in east Christchurch as part of the new Aranui Community Campus. The school will be built on the current ... More >>

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