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Plan a significant milestone for housing recovery
Friday, 6 December 2013, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
Plan a significant milestone for Christchurch housing recovery Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed the release of the Land Use Recovery Plan by Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee. “Christchurch faces a unique set of ... More >>
LURP to provide speedy residential growth
Friday, 6 December 2013, 11:10 am | New Zealand Government
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the creation of the Land Use Recovery Plan (LURP) will go a long way towards easing housing pressures, with new options for development across greater Christchurch. More >>
PM expresses sorrow at Mandela’s death
Friday, 6 December 2013, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
PM expresses sorrow at Mandela’s death Prime Minister John Key today expressed his sadness at the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela. “Nelson Mandela was an inspirational leader, and a remarkable man,” says Mr Key. “On ... More >>
Accounts on track in four months to October
Friday, 6 December 2013, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
A combination of slightly higher than expected revenue and lower than forecast spending left the Government’s operating deficit before gains and losses almost $400 million smaller than expected at $1.75 billion in the four months to 31 October. More >>
Bill to speed justice passes first reading
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
A Bill modernising the 100-year old law underpinning New Zealand’s courts has passed its first reading in Parliament today. More >>
Turia: Pacific Grant Fund Post-Conference Workshop
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure to be here with you all on the verges of the rippling waters of Te Whanganui-a-Tara. It was an inspired choice to hold this event at Te Wharewaka o Poneke. More >>
Kiwi businesses protecting their brands offshore
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
More than 200 New Zealand businesses have taken advantage of the Madrid Protocol in the 12-months since New Zealand signed up to the international trade-mark treaty announced Commerce Minister Craig Foss today. More >>
Developing leadership across the public service
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman says a new Government Chief Talent Officer will be appointed to drive a new public service talent and leadership programme. More >>
Govt invests further $31 million in Hobsonville
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has provided an additional $31 million of capital to the Hobsonville Land Company, a subsidiary of Housing New Zealand, to enable faster progress on a 3000 house development at Hobsonville Point in Auckland. More >>
Constitutional Review Panel report released
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has received the Constitutional Advisory Panel’s final report which recommends that the conversation about New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements should continue, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and Maori Affairs Minister Pita ... More >>
Over a million community work hours from offenders
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says that offenders have clocked up over a million hours in unpaid community work so far in the fiscal year, to pay something back for the crimes they have committed. More >>
Minister launches new Social Sector Trial plan in Porirua
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister launches new Social Sector Trial action plan in Porirua Health Minister Tony Ryall today launched a new Social Sector Trial action plan in Porirua focused on reducing avoidable hospital and emergency department admissions. “There are ... More >>
Porirua Social Sector Trial speech
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Porirua Social Sector Trial speech It is my pleasure to be here today to launch the Porirua Social Sector Trial and I want to congratulate those involved on the action plan we have before us. More >>
Port Hills zoning review announced
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Results of the Port Hills Zoning Review announced today will give property owners certainty and provide options for people to move on from areas posing a serious risk to life, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says. More >>
New Zealand calls for action on fisheries subsidies
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Tim Groser has led a call at the WTO’s 9th Ministerial Conference in Bali for urgent action to protect global fish stocks. New Zealand has been coordinating a group of countries that includes Argentina, Australia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, ... More >>
Target date for Student Loan and Allowance applications loom
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows is urging students to apply for their 2014 Student Loan and Allowance by Monday 16 December. More >>
Simon Bridges Speech: Block Offer 2013 Permit Awards
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 10:14 am | New Zealand Government
As Minister of Energy and Resources, it’s my pleasure to welcome and host you here in Parliament this morning to award permits for the Government’s second annual Block Offer. More >>
Callaghan backs Christchurch as Sensing City
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 10:12 am | New Zealand Government
A world-leading project to transform Christchurch into a smart city of the future and create opportunities for New Zealand’s tech sector is to receive support from Callaghan Innovation, the Government’s new High Tech HQ for business. More >>
Govt awards 10 new oil and gas permits
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 10:10 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced the award of ten new oil and gas exploration permits as a result of Block Offer 2013. The permits include five onshore permits across Taranaki and the East Coast and five offshore permits ... More >>
Update on independent assessment of Chorus
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 9:05 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams says the Government has today received a verbal briefing from Ernst & Young Australia on its high level findings on whether Chorus can deliver on its broadband contracts. More >>
