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New Akaroa Marine Reserve passes final hurdle
Friday, 20 December 2013, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced that the new marine reserve at Akaroa Harbour will come into effect on World Oceans Day on 8 June next year. “Akaroa is an iconic harbour and hugely popular for its recreation and scenery. ... More >>
Minister welcomes Wharere farm talks
Friday, 20 December 2013, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson has welcomed state owned enterprise Landcorp’s decision to provide Ngāti Makino and their neighbouring iwi, a further opportunity to purchase the Wharere Farms near Te Puke. “I passed ... More >>
Holiday pinch no excuse for elder abuse
Friday, 20 December 2013, 11:19 am | New Zealand Government
Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew says it’s not OK to pressure older family members into giving or lending money to cope with holiday season costs. More >>
Prime Minister welcomes Royal visit
Friday, 20 December 2013, 8:53 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the news of a planned visit to New Zealand by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in April next year. More >>
Whanau Ora Commissioning Agencies to be announced next year
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Whanau Ora Tariana Turia said today that a decision on the commissioning agencies for Whanau Ora will be announced in the new year. More >>
Turia: Aniva Whitireia Pacific Nursing Leaders Fellowship
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to firstly acknowledge another unique combination – and that’s the collaboration that this project represents between Pacific Perspectives Limited and Whitireia Polytechnic with the support of investment from the Ministry of Health. The Government recognises ... More >>
New TEI Council members appointed
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today announced appointments to eight tertiary education institution councils, which include four new council members. More >>
Contract for Christchurch state housing minor repairs
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced that Project Management Company MWH (New Zealand) had been awarded the contract to manage the minor repairs programme for 3600 earthquake damaged Christchurch state houses with less than $40,000 worth ... More >>
Restrictions on commercial paua harvesting around Otago
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Restrictions on commercial paua harvesting in areas around Otago and Southland will remain in place, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today. “I’ve taken a precautionary approach and made the decision to retain the closures to commercial ... More >>
Environment Court Judge appointed
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Government
Auckland barrister David Kirkpatrick has been appointed an Environment Court Judge and District Court Judge to sit in Auckland, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. More >>
Ministry shortlisted for global risk management award
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye said today that the Ministry of Education’s Infrastructure Service team has been shortlisted for a global risk management award. More >>
Break-Away programme a hit with young people
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Break-Away holiday programmes are offering thousands of children from high needs communities a fun and busy break over the school holidays. Break-Away programmes run during the Christmas and Easter holidays, and are delivered by community organisations ... More >>
Overstayer numbers drop to new low
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has welcomed new figures showing New Zealand overstayer numbers are continuing to fall. “A new report estimates 13,151 overstayers are living in New Zealand. More >>
Launch of Te Ara Whakapiki Taitamariki, Auckland University
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to thank Nikora Lanifole and the roopu from Hato Petera who have welcomed us here today who provided a perfect foundation from which to launch this report. Thank you also to Stevie Davis-Tana, for your fine work in hosting this hui today. More >>
Over 650,000 visits to KiwiHealthJobs.com
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Kiwi Health Jobs, a national job website advertising vacancies in public hospitals, has reached another milestone with over 650,000 visits since its launch in 2011. Kiwi Health Jobs currently advertises clinical and non-clinical jobs for all district ... More >>
Work to address Royal Commission recommendations complete
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Labour Minister Simon Bridges today welcomed the completion of the major policy programme to respond to the recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy. “With the completion ... More >>
NCEA summer school to boost achievement
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
NCEA summer school to boost achievement Education Minister Hekia Parata says Christchurch students just shy of achieving NCEA Level 2 will have the opportunity to gain the credits they need to get the qualification through a Ministry of Education-funded ... More >>
Govt invests $2.4m in Māori-led research & innovation
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 11:31 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the investment of more than $2.4 million to help unlock the science and innovation potential of Māori knowledge, resources, and people. Eighteen programmes will receive $2,425,772 in funding from ... More >>
$804m for seven National Science Challenges
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced funding of up to $804 million over ten years for the second tranche of New Zealand’s National Science Challenges. The ten National Science Challenges were announced in May, and funding ... More >>
Economic growth picks up in September quarter
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s sound policies are building a faster-growing economy, with annual growth moving ahead of Australia and supporting more jobs and higher incomes, Finance Minister Bill English says. Statistics New Zealand today reported gross domestic ... More >>
