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Moving to a new town this new year?
Thursday, 9 January 2014, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
If you're moving to a new town this new year, shifting your medical records from one general practice to another is now a lot easier. More >>
Shark fin ban confirmed and timetable tightened
Thursday, 9 January 2014, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today confirmed the Government’s decision to ban shark finning and have tightened the timetable in response to 45,300 submissions on the National Plan of Action for the ... More >>
New research confirms benefits of marine reserves
Wednesday, 8 January 2014, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Significant increases in the abundance and size of marine species in Tasman Bay marine reserves confirm their conservation benefits, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith said today while publicly releasing a new research report at the Horoirangi Marine ... More >>
Funding boost for Coromandel conservation efforts
Tuesday, 7 January 2014, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
National MP for Coromandel Scott Simpson has congratulated Kiwis for Kiwi and the Moehau Environment Group which have been named as recipients of Department of Conservation community conservation BioFund grants. More >>
Winter mountain biking on Heaphy Track permanently approved
Tuesday, 7 January 2014, 10:05 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced at Karamea on the West Coast the permanent approval of mountain biking on the Heaphy Track from 1 May to 30 September each year. More >>
McCully condemns “scientific” whaling
Monday, 6 January 2014, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today condemned the resumption of so-called “scientific” whaling in the Southern Ocean. More >>
Official legislation online today
Monday, 6 January 2014, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
The New Zealand Legislation website at legislation.govt.nz is now an official source of legislation, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson said today. More >>
Five DOC sites receive renowned ‘Green Flags’
Monday, 6 January 2014, 11:08 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed the awarding of the international Green Flag to five DOC sites around New Zealand from the Lake Matheson Walk in South Westland. More >>
Seven die on roads during holiday period
Friday, 3 January 2014, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse says drivers in New Zealand need to continue to take on board road safety messages and take responsibility on the roads so that more people arrive at their destinations safely, after a higher Christmas ... More >>
2013 lowest road toll in 60 years
Wednesday, 1 January 2014, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
The provisional road toll for 2013 of 254 is the lowest in the last 60 years, Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse announced today. This compares with 308 in 2012, 284 in 2011, and 375 in 2010. More >>
$800,000 funding for Old Ghost Road cycle trail
Saturday, 28 December 2013, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced funding of $800,000 for the Old Ghost Road cycle trail. “The trail offers a journey back in time to the gold rush days of the 1860s and the long-forgotten settlements of Zalatown, Gibbstown, and ... More >>
Settlement a significant win for schools
Monday, 23 December 2013, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The settlement of legal action by the Ministry of Education against two New Zealand subsidiaries of James Hardie over weather-tightness of school buildings is good news for the future of New Zealand schools, says Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye. More >>
Funding boost for community conservation efforts
Monday, 23 December 2013, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
90 community groups are to receive $3.6 million in Government funding to support conservation projects throughout the country, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. “These 90 Biofunds grants are about DOC partnering with communities ... More >>
Nominations open for Game Animal Council
Saturday, 21 December 2013, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today called for nominations for the new Game Animal Council, which is designed to give hunters a voice in the management of their recreation. “We are looking for between nine and 11 members with knowledge and ... More >>
Key Notes: A great way to end the year
Friday, 20 December 2013, 8:22 pm | New Zealand Government
It's the time of year to wrap things up, and start thinking about Christmas. It's also a great time to reflect on the busy year we've had. More >>
Welfare reforms helping thousands get ahead
Friday, 20 December 2013, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted over 62,700 people went off benefit and into work in the first nine months of 2013 alone. More >>
Drive safely these summer holidays
Friday, 20 December 2013, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse is urging road users to travel safely over the summer holidays. More >>
Board appointed for Pūhoi to Warkworth proposal
Friday, 20 December 2013, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams and Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith have today announced the members of an independent Board of Inquiry to consider a proposal for a new section of highway between Pūhoi and Warkworth. More >>
Joint statement on whaling and safety at sea
Friday, 20 December 2013, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
The Governments of Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United States jointly condemn any actions at sea that may cause injury, loss of human life or damage to property or the marine environment during the 2013/14 Southern Ocean whaling season. More >>
Independent advice sought on monorail financial viability
Friday, 20 December 2013, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
The Department of Conservation has commissioned an independent financial viability report into the Fiordland monorail proposal being promoted by Riverstone Holdings Limited at the request of Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith. More >>
