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Sod turned for Pomare housing redevelopment
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today turned the sod to mark the beginning of construction for the Pomare mixed housing redevelopment in Lower Hutt. More >>
Clifford Bay ferry terminal project won’t proceed
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
The outcome of a study into the commercial viability of a ferry terminal at Clifford Bay in Marlborough has concluded Picton should remain as the southern terminal for the inter-island ferries, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today. More >>
Immunisation rates better for all
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 9:44 am | New Zealand Government
There has been an unprecedented increase in the Maori immunisation rates over the past four years. More >>
Minister pays tribute to drought heroes
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has paid tribute to Rural Support Trust members at a function in Parliament tonight, thanking them for their work during the drought earlier this year. More >>
Opposition wrong over Maui dolphin protection
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Claims the Government has not heeded advice to expand the protection for Maui’s dolphin are false and overlook the Government’s proposed extension announced in September, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Guy: Speech to the Global Food Safety Forum
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
I’m very pleased that the Global Food Safety Forum has chosen New Zealand as the location for its first such event outside China. New Zealand is a fitting choice, given the strength of the relationship between our countries, the importance of China ... More >>
Philippines visit postponed - further support offered
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key announced today that New Zealand is sending an RNZAF Hercules to contribute to relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. More >>
Prisons trial on-body cameras for staff safety
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says that officers in two prisons are to wear on-body cameras, in a six-month pilot programme aimed at further increasing staff safety. More >>
Financial benchmarks for local government
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Chris Tremain says new financial prudence regulations announced today will tighten financial reporting, lift transparency and encourage excellence in local government. More >>
Speech to Defence Industry Association annual conference
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 11:36 am | New Zealand Government
It’s great to be addressing the New Zealand Defence Industry Association today. Since we met back in March at your quarterly meeting, a lot has happened in defence in the last eight months. More >>
Government remains committed to sustainable Defence Force
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 11:34 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman told the Defence Industry Association annual conference today that the Government remains committed to a sustainable and affordable future Defence Force out to 2030. More >>
Collins to debate at APEC leadership forum
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 10:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Forum, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, brings leaders in politics, business and civil society together to discuss current challenges and opportunities facing professional women. More >>
Feedback sought on minimum financial reporting for companies
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 10:40 am | New Zealand Government
Minister of Revenue Todd McClay announced the release today of an Inland Revenue tax policy officials’ paper which seeks public feedback on the minimum financial reporting requirements that should apply for most companies. More >>
Speech to Annual ITO Qualifications Forum
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Significant developments in technology, a global recession and the move to a global economy have meant that our students need to be highly skilled to gain access to better jobs, better incomes, and better life opportunities. More >>
Accounting Infrastructure Reform Bill for introduction
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today announced the government will introduce changes that will enable the accounting and audit industry to be more agile in an increasingly competitive environment. More >>
Minister announces review of interventions into schools
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says she has asked the Secretary of Education, Peter Hughes, to review the way interventions are managed in schools in difficulty. More >>
Convention Centre passes third reading
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Legislation to give effect to the agreement to build a $402 million international-standard convention centre in Auckland today passed its third and final reading in Parliament. More >>
Fire Service Commission Board reappointment
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Vicki Caisley has been reappointed as a member of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission Board, Internal Affairs Minister Hon Chris Tremain announced today. More >>
School nurses help Gisborne pupils quit smoking
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Helping students quit smoking, arrange new glasses and attend school more frequently are just a few of the benefits for Gisborne students using School Based Health Services (SBHS). More >>
Minister welcomes proposed tax changes
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley says proposed changes to taxation allowances will mean that Police officers will not be unfairly penalised. More >>
