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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 >>
Big thanks to volunteers, the country needs you!
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew has today, on International Day of the Volunteer, praised the unpaid workforce who keep our nation going. “This group freely donate their time and energy to keep our communities running. They are ... More >>
New Zealand calls for action on fisheries subsidies
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 7:00 pm | 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 >>
Convention Coalition’s Launch: Disablity Rights in Aotearoa
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 6:21 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to firstly acknowledge my colleague Mojo Mathers and also Rose Wall, Health and Disability Commissioner, Paul Gibson, Disability Rights Commissioner with the Human Rights Commission and Dame Beverley Wakem, our Ombudsman. It feels good to ... More >>
Trade access into Peru great news for meat industry
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is welcoming the approval of New Zealand meat exports to enter Peru. More >>
Te Taura Whiri I te Reo Māori Board Appointments
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 4:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Māori Affairs has made one new appointment to the Board of the Māori Language Commission Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori, and confirmed the reappointment of two board members. More >>
Learning Media wind-down completed
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The managed wind-down of Learning Media has been completed, Finance Minister Bill English and Education Minister Hekia Parata say. More >>
Ministers congratulate agencies for largest precursor bust
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson have praised their agencies following the largest ever ContacNT precursor drugs bust in New Zealand, in which over 330 kg of the Class B drug has been seized. More >>
Christchurch City Council resource management review
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has today released a report into a review of the Christchurch City Council’s resource management functions. Ms Adams asked the Ministry for the Environment to carry out the assessment following International Accreditation New ... More >>
Report on inquiry into whey protein contamination incident
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 12:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye have received the first of two reports from the Government’s inquiry into the whey protein concentrate contamination incident. The report is on Parts B and C of the inquiry. More >>
New range of $4.6b - $5b for share programme
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Government
The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update this month will revise the estimated range of proceeds from the Government’s share offer programme to $4.6 billion - $5 billion, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
NZ leads world in stand against cyber bullies
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the first reading of world-leading legislation to stop cyber bullies in their tracks. The Harmful Digital Communications Bill introduces a range of measures to address damaging online communications and ensure perpetrators ... More >>
Local Government Amendment Bill passes first reading
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
Local councils will be encouraged and assisted to work more efficiently under new legislation that passed its first reading in Parliament today, says Local Government Minister Chris Tremain. More >>
Bill on housing development charges passes first reading
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed Parliament’s first reading of a bill which narrows the range of infrastructure costs councils can charge housing developers and introduces an independent appeals process. More >>
Report on parts of inquiry into whey protein contamination
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye have received the first of two reports from the Government’s inquiry into the whey protein concentrate contamination incident. The report is on Parts B and C of the inquiry. More >>
NZ leads world in stand against cyber bullies
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 10:26 am | New Zealand Government
NZ leads world in stand against cyber bullies Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the first reading of world-leading legislation to stop cyber bullies in their tracks. More >>
Ministers welcome Don’t be a ‘cool’ Dad TV ad
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
An embarrassing middle-aged Dad trying to impress his teenager’s friends by supplying them alcohol features in a new publicity campaign to remind people of new laws about supplying alcohol to under-18 year olds. Justice Minister Judith Collins says the ... More >>
Bill to rein in housing development charges passes reading
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 10:18 am | New Zealand Government
Bill to rein in housing development charges passes first reading Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed Parliament’s first reading of a bill which narrows the range of infrastructure costs councils can charge housing developers and introduces ... More >>
Local Government Amendment Bill passes first reading
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Local councils will be encouraged and assisted to work more efficiently under new legislation that passed its first reading in Parliament today, says Local Government Minister Chris Tremain. More >>
