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NZ to increase presence in the Caribbean
Saturday, 28 September 2013, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced that New Zealand will open a new High Commission in Bridgetown, Barbados to increase our diplomatic presence in the Caribbean. More >>
Climate Change Minister welcomes IPCC report
Saturday, 28 September 2013, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Tim Groser welcomes the release of the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) Climate Change 2013 by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). More >>
FRANCE-NZ Arrangement to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Saturday, 28 September 2013, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Government
A new arrangement between New Zealand and France will help strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in the fields of education and cultural exchange. More >>
KiwiSaver fund performance easier to understand
Friday, 27 September 2013, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss today welcomed the roll-out of new standardised KiwiSaver disclosure statements and urged KiwiSaver members to check how their schemes are performing in the new easy-to-understand format. More >>
Businesses should look to NZ-China relationship
Friday, 27 September 2013, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand businesses could learn from the diversity of the New Zealand-China relationship, Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins told an assembly at Chinese National Day celebrations last night. More >>
Claim of deadline for judgments wrong
Friday, 27 September 2013, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins says Andrew Little’s claim she will impose a three month deadline on court judgments is wrong. More >>
Kronic, K2, Kryptonite Banned
Friday, 27 September 2013, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Todd McClay has welcomed the removal from shelves of Kronic, K2 and Kryptonite and has asked the Ministry of Health to send all psychoactive substances which have received interim approvals to Environmental Science and Research (ESR) ... More >>
Education Delegation to travel to Asia
Friday, 27 September 2013, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata has invited a delegation of education sector leaders to travel to Hong Kong and Singapore in mid-October to look at jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific region which are rated highly in Programme for International Student ... More >>
Minister attends Police Remembrance Day Service
Friday, 27 September 2013, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has paid tribute to the Police officers who have died in the course of their duties, and to serving and former Police staff who have died in the past year, during a service at the Police College in Porirua. More >>
Partnership as a lived experience: Disabled Persons Assembly
Friday, 27 September 2013, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to acknowledge the importance of the Disabled Persons Assembly who for over thirty years have been working to promote the wellbeing of disabled people in New Zealand. More >>
Address to the National Press Club of Japan
Friday, 27 September 2013, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Thank you for another opportunity to speak to the National Press Club of Japan. When I spoke here in April I noted with regret that the WTO negotiating agenda had stalled as the regional trade agenda moved with extraordinary speed. If anything that was ... More >>
Court overhaul will bring justice up to speed
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has outlined further proposals to modernise and bring New Zealand’s courts into the 21st Century. More >>
More progress with Tokoroa health centre
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall welcomes news of more progress with the new $1.9 million integrated health centre in Tokoroa. More >>
New Zealand’s Statement to the UNGA General Debate
Friday, 27 September 2013, 11:28 am | New Zealand Government
Mr President. Congratulations on your election to the Presidency of this General Assembly. You take the reins at an important time. We wish you every success. You have our support. More >>
Families at risk of rheumatic fever prioritised for housing
Friday, 27 September 2013, 11:15 am | New Zealand Government
Families with children at risk of rheumatic fever will be fast-tracked to the top of the waiting list for state housing to reduce their risk of contracting the preventable disease, Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. More >>
Appointment to Electrical Workers Board
Friday, 27 September 2013, 10:22 am | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the appointment of Debra Hall to the Electrical Workers Registration Board for a term of two years. More >>
Hunt on for Angry Bird – the red-vented bulbul
Friday, 27 September 2013, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith is calling on Aucklanders to keep an eye out for one of the most invasive bird species in the world to help eradicate the pests. More >>
Taxi driver safety review underway
Friday, 27 September 2013, 9:46 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse today announced that a planned review of taxi driver safety is underway. More >>
Nikki Kaye Speech: Managing Volcanic Risk in Auckland
Friday, 27 September 2013, 9:28 am | New Zealand Government
This forum brings together the science and research behind our understanding of Auckland's volcanic field and those responsible for thinking through and planning our response. More >>
Release of Serious Adverse Events Report
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minsters Hon Jo Goodhew and Hon Todd McClay have welcomed today’s release of a report on serious adverse events in the mental health and addiction service sector. More >>
