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Joyce to visit China for trade and education
Friday, 8 November 2013, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce will travel to China tomorrow to highlight the New Zealand-China trade, science and education relationship. More >>
Minister welcomes 377 graduate doctors
Friday, 8 November 2013, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall has welcomed the 377 new graduate doctors who have accepted positions in public hospitals across the country. Health Minister Tony Ryall said these junior doctors work under supervision and gain broad experience during their ... More >>
Speech toPacific Intersectoral Alliance Symposium
Friday, 8 November 2013, 11:35 am | New Zealand Government
I mihi to all of you who have come today. Whether you are a public servant or from the community sector - we are of one mind. More >>
New appointment to Marsden Fund Council
Friday, 8 November 2013, 11:27 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of a new member to the Marsden Fund Council. More >>
Minister sends best wishes to NCEA students
Friday, 8 November 2013, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata wishes all NCEA students in New Zealand the best during their examinations. “NCEA examinations begin today and this is a critical time for our students. I urge them to study hard, prepare well and I wish them the ... More >>
Appointment to Building Practitioners Board
Friday, 8 November 2013, 9:31 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced Catherine Taylor has been appointed an acting member of the Building Practitioners Board. Ms Taylor’s appointment, which follows the death of board member Bill Smith in September, is ... More >>
Todd McClay Speech: Address to NZICA’s Tax Conference 2013
Friday, 8 November 2013, 9:18 am | New Zealand Government
This is my first NZICA tax conference since becoming Minister about 5 months ago and I am grateful for the invitation to be here with you today. More >>
Minister announces new tax policy work programme
Friday, 8 November 2013, 9:14 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s tax policy work programme, which outlines the Government’s focus for tax reform and development until the end of 2014, was announced today by Revenue Minister Todd McClay. More >>
‘NZ Education Story’ to boost export education
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 7:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce today launched the ‘New Zealand Education Story’ to provide a clear, consistent view of New Zealand’s international education industry for prospective students and their families. More >>
Social housing reforms pass second reading
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Government
A bill to grow the community social housing sector and focus the Government’s housing support on high needs tenants passed its second reading in Parliament today 63 votes to 56. More >>
Guy: New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual Conference
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Good morning and thank you for the invitation to address your annual conference. This morning I’d like to talk briefly about some of the important developments since I attended your annual awards dinner last year. More >>
Kiwis encouraged to register for Muslim Forum
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Registrations are now open for New Zealand’s first Muslim World Forum and Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins is encouraging Kiwis of all ethnicities to take part. More >>
Speech at Zealandia: Improving our freshwater management
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us at Zealandia today. We choose this venue for today’s announcement because the Kaiwharawhara catchment that the Sanctuary lies in has over the years been a microcosm of some of the challenges that the Government’s ... More >>
More NZ children participating in ECE
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has committed a further investment of $53.8 million over four years in early childhood education funding as a result of continued increases in participation numbers, especially amongst Māori and Pasifika children, Education Minister Hekia ... More >>
Govt announces next stage of freshwater reforms
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have today released proposals for improving freshwater management, including national water standards. More >>
New award recognises female trade students
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew has commended Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) for its inaugural Top Female Trade Student Award. More >>
Housing on Maori land now more accessible
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 11:29 am | New Zealand Government
More Maori will now have the opportunity to build on ancestral land after the government agreed to changes to the Kainga Whenua Loan and Kainga Whenua Infrastructure Grants this week. More >>
Govt consults on R&D black hole expenditure tax proposals
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 11:24 am | New Zealand Government
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue Minister Todd McClay today released a Government consultation document, Black hole R&D expenditure, which seeks feedback on proposals to resolve problems around the tax deductibility of certain ... More >>
$30 million redevelopment for two Auckland schools
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye today announced major property redevelopments for Freemans Bay School and Southern Cross Campus in Auckland. More >>
Panel to lift privacy and security standards
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced a new panel of professional security service providers to help government agencies manage privacy and security issues effectively. More >>
