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Independent assessment of Chorus’ financial position
Saturday, 14 December 2013, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today released the final report from Ernst & Young Australia on whether Chorus can deliver on its broadband contracts. More >>
Second section of the Waikato Expressway opens
Saturday, 14 December 2013, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Second section of the Waikato Expressway opens Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee today officially opened the 12.3 kilometre Ngaruawahia section of the Waikato Expressway, marking a significant milestone towards the completion of the transformational 102km ... More >>
Opposition will be disappointed by referendum result
Friday, 13 December 2013, 11:07 pm | New Zealand Government
The Opposition will be disappointed by the provisional result of the share offer referendum in which less than 30 per cent of eligible voters turned out to oppose the Government’s share sales programme, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Auckland Unitary Plan hearings panel appointed
Friday, 13 December 2013, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams and Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith have today announced the appointment of eight board members to the Auckland Unitary Plan hearings panel. More >>
Minister opens Tasmanian Devil exhibit
Friday, 13 December 2013, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed the arrival of four new Tasmanian Devils as part of the official opening of a new Devils exhibit at Wellington Zoo. More >>
Television co-production agreement with China progresses
Friday, 13 December 2013, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss met with Chinese officials negotiating the China-NZ television co-production agreement in China today. Negotiations began in 2010, when New Zealand and China signed a film-only co-production agreement. More >>
Underground Mines Emergency Protocol approved
Friday, 13 December 2013, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley and Labour Minister Simon Bridges today announced the approval of the Underground Mines Emergency Protocol, developed in response to a recommendation by the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy. More >>
New Science Board members appointed
Friday, 13 December 2013, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister of Science and Innovation Steven Joyce today announced two appointments to the Science Board – the Board responsible for the allocation of funding used predominantly by research organisations for science, technology, research, and related ... More >>
New advisory group for Callaghan Innovation appointed
Friday, 13 December 2013, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
New advisory group for Callaghan Innovation appointed Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced a new stakeholder advisory group that will help Callaghan Innovation, the Government’s new high-tech HQ for business, achieve its mission ... More >>
Business visa changes to create jobs & growth
Friday, 13 December 2013, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Business visa changes to create jobs & growth Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced a new business visa policy to encourage migrants to set up high-quality businesses in New Zealand to help create local jobs and support economic growth. ... More >>
EECA Board appointments announced
Friday, 13 December 2013, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
EECA Board appointments announced Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced a new appointment and two reappointments to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Board. David Coull has been appointed as a member of the Board, ... More >>
Offer period extended for Port Hills red zone
Friday, 13 December 2013, 11:11 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced an extension for consideration of the Crown’s offer for eligible property owners in the Port Hills residential red zone. More >>
Minister welcomes 6th Communication on Climate Change
Friday, 13 December 2013, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government
Minister for Climate Change Issues Tim Groser has welcomed the publishing of New Zealand’s Sixth National Communication on Climate Change and the associated First Biennial Report. More >>
Feedback sought on draft regulations
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is seeking feedback on draft regulations to classify exploratory oil drilling under the EEZ Act, Environment Minister Amy Adams announced today. More >>
Local Company wins Government electronic tender service
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Revenue Minister Todd McClay announced today that New Zealand Company Assurity Consulting Limited has been awarded a contract worth up to $30 million as part of the Business Transformation process. More >>
Dunne ‘Deeply Disappointed’ at Nepata Brothers Decision
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Government
United Future leader Peter Dunne says he is deeply disappointed that the Government has decided against further compensation for injured soldiers George and Damian Nepata. More >>
Government decision on Nepata brothers
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government will not be paying further compensation to George and Damien Nepata. “I know today’s decision will be disappointing for George and Damien Nepata,” says Dr Coleman. More >>
Amendments to layer hens code of welfare
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced amendments to the Layer Hens Code of Welfare 2012, in a move to avoid a large increase in the price of eggs. More >>
Minister thanks NZ School Trustees Association members
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Today, Education Minister Hekia Parata hosted the NZSTA National Board Members and Regional Chairs to thank them for the support they have provided to school boards of trustees throughout the year. More >>
Government Industry Agreements to strengthen biosecurity
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of the GIA (Government Industry Agreement) Deed as an important tool in strengthening New Zealand’s biosecurity. More >>
