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Public Trust Board changes made

Friday, 1 November 2013, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced a number of changes to the Board of Public Trust. More >>

New professional body for teaching & educational leadership

Friday, 1 November 2013, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced proposals for the new body for educational professionals in the early learning and school sectors. More >>

Finlayson encourages Labour apology

Friday, 1 November 2013, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government

Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson has encouraged delegates to support the rank-and-file conference remit that the Labour Party’s leadership apologise for passing the Foreshore and Seabed Act while in government under Helen ... More >>

Pacific Health and Wellbeing Collective signing ceremony

Friday, 1 November 2013, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government

When I received the invitation from your Project Director, A’asa Sanerivi to attend this event, I was pleased to accept. Wherever I am with Pasefika communities, it feels as if we are riding the crest of a wave. More >>

Consultation to resume with Phillipstown School

Friday, 1 November 2013, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata says the Government will not appeal the High Court’s ruling on the judicial review sought by Phillipstown School and will instead resume consultation on its proposed merger with Woolston School as set out in the judgement. More >>

Education Council Transition Board appointed

Friday, 1 November 2013, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Hekia Parata today announced appointments to a Board that will oversee the transition from the existing New Zealand Teachers Council to the proposed Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>

Advice shows “living wage” would not work

Friday, 1 November 2013, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government

Treasury advice shows that the so-called “living wage” is not well targeted to help low-income families and, if implemented, would be likely to cost jobs and be unlikely to lift average wage rates, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>

New Zealand – China food safety agreement signed

Friday, 1 November 2013, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government

Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye welcomes a food safety agreement signed today between New Zealand and China to strengthen cooperation in food safety and food quality. More >>

Minister acts to prevent damming on Nevis River

Friday, 1 November 2013, 11:23 am | New Zealand Government

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced that she has decided to prevent damming on the Nevis River in Otago. More >>

PM: Sir Douglas Graham to retain knighthood

Friday, 1 November 2013, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister John Key today announced he has decided Sir Douglas Graham KNZM will retain his knighthood following his conviction as a director of Lombard Finance. More >>

NZ to join Open Government Partnership

Friday, 1 November 2013, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government

State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman has confirmed at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Summit in London that New Zealand will join the OGP initiative which promotes open and transparent government. More >>

Minister welcomes new online youth project

Thursday, 31 October 2013, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government

Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss has welcomed the launch of Radio New Zealand’s new online youth service – “The Wireless” More >>

Collins: China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong Address

Thursday, 31 October 2013, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand has a strong and growing relationship with China, and I welcome China’s continuous interest in the New Zealand experience. You have asked me to share with you today, the New Zealand model and experience of building a clean government. More >>