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Research underway on voluntary front-of-pack food labelling
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 10:07 am | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye today announced research has been commissioned to assess New Zealand consumer understanding and the impact of nutrition labelling on food. More >>
Celebrating Education Excellence
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 10:02 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced a series of Education Festivals to be held next year in March to complement the International Summit of the Teaching Profession in New Zealand. More >>
Minister refers case to IPCA
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 9:55 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley says she has written to the Independent Police Conduct Authority, asking it to investigate the “Roast Busters” case in Auckland, particularly the questioning of a thirteen year-old girl in 2011. More >>
Education Minister launches Education Excellence Awards
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 9:26 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today launched the inaugural Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards which aim to recognise and celebrate excellence in teaching, leadership, community engagement and governance. More >>
Independent assessment of Chorus’ financial position
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 9:06 am | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister has today instructed her officials to commission an independent assessment of Chorus’ financial position and its capability to deliver on its contractual commitments under the Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural ... More >>
Snapper 1 Strategy Group Chair appointed
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the appointment of Sir Ian Barker to Chair the new Snapper 1 Strategy Group, which will work on a long term plan to manage the fishery. More >>
Appointment of NZ Story Group announced
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointment of a New Zealand Story Group who will be responsible for promoting and protecting the ‘New Zealand Story’. More >>
NZ Story to assist Kiwi firms in overseas markets
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government today launched the ‘New Zealand Story’ which will help companies gain competitive advantage by building a strong, consistent profile for New Zealand exporters in international markets. More >>
$81.3 million for prison safety and rehab upgrades
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says $81.3 million is being invested in upgrading five prisons to improve security and safety, and to provide better facilities for prisoner rehabilitation and training. More >>
OECD Education Representatives in NZ for study programme
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government
Representatives from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are currently in New Zealand to study Learning and Change Networks (LCN) as part of their Innovative Learning Environment study. More >>
Diwali festivities to light up Parliament
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins will host Diwali celebrations at Parliament tonight and says the event is one of many examples of New Zealand embracing Indian culture. More >>
Solid employment growth continues
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
Latest labour market data shows continuing growth in employment and decrease in unemployment as the economy strengthens, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. More >>
Diverse funding for World War One centenary
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 11:26 am | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced 30 projects commemorating the centenary of the First World War have been granted $2.7 million in funding by the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board. More >>
New approach helping beneficiaries into work
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 10:48 am | New Zealand Government
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the new Work Focused Case Management approach is yielding real results for beneficiaries. Intensive one-to-one support from an assigned case manager has been offered to more than 83,000 people so far. More >>
Te Puni Kōkiri set for new direction
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
Te Puni Kōkiri will have an enhanced strategic and leadership role across government, as part of changes announced by the Minister of Māori Affairs, Dr. Pita Sharples today. More >>
Half-Year Update to be issued on 17 December
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 9:33 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update will be issued on Tuesday, 17 December, Finance Minister Bill English announced today. “The Government is aiming to return to surplus in 2014/15 and we are seeing good momentum building in ... More >>
Minister in Australia to check out healthy living programme
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall is travelling to Melbourne today to learn more about the Healthy Together Victoria programme which supports Victorians to live healthier lives. More >>
Options to bring down cost of home building materials
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 8:44 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is proposing increased transparency, simplified compliance, changes to anti-dumping duties and tariff concessions to bring down the cost of home building materials, Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Commerce Minister Craig Foss announced ... More >>
Bill to strengthen HRC passes first reading
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 6:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the first reading in Parliament of a bill strengthening the role and structure of the Human Rights Commission. More >>
Little wrong again
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins says Andrew Little’s claim that the Government introduced the Harmful Digital Communications Bill in response to recent allegations of sexual predatory behaviour is wrong. More >>
