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Importance of strategic approach by universities
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 9:52 am | New Zealand Government
Latest QS World University Rankings out today underscore the importance of a strategic approach to investment by New Zealand universities in an increasingly competitive global environment, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce ... More >>
O’Connor completely wrong, again
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says he is disappointed in false claims by Labour MP Damien O’Connor over the terms of reference for the Ministerial inquiry into whey protein concentrate contamination (WPC) incident. More >>
Goodhew: Auckland Suffrage Event
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Today we honour Kate Sheppard and the suffragists who won for New Zealand women, the right to vote, an inspiring and remarkable milestone for women throughout the world. It is also inspiring for us now, as a country, to know that we stepped up ... More >>
DHBs make $4M saving from collective banking
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Government
District health boards (DHBs) are saving around $4 million a year after signing up to a collective banking arrangement says Health Minister Tony Ryall. More >>
Fourth Chch temporary housing village opens
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today joined with Prime Minister John Key to officially open the Rangers Park temporary accommodation village in Christchurch’s eastern suburbs. More >>
Parata asks NZTC to clarify teacher registration process
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today met with the New Zealand Teachers Council (NZTC) and asked them to urgently review cancellations of the registration of teachers with serious convictions. More >>
Council’s adoption of Housing Accord another step forward
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith today welcomed Auckland Council’s unanimous support for the Auckland Housing Accord to urgently increase the supply and affordability of housing in Auckland. More >>
Public sector relocating to Chch CBD in 2016
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Government
About 20 government departments and agencies will be relocating into the Christchurch CBD in 2016 to support the city’s recovery. More >>
Minister welcomes international climate change negotiators
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister Tim Groser today welcomed top-level international climate change negotiators who are gathered in Auckland this week for the second New Zealand-hosted informal dialogue on the new United Nations climate change agreement. More >>
Making Progress: The Christchurch Rebuild
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
I want to particularly thank the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce for hosting this event. More >>
Offenders to start work on red zone houses
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 11:22 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith say there will be great benefits for the Canterbury rebuild, following the official opening of the Rolleston Working Prison Construction Yard by Prime Minister John Key. More >>
Sea Change launched to better protect Hauraki Gulf
Monday, 9 September 2013, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith tonight officially launched the Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Planning process to help shape the gulf over the next 30 years. More >>
Charity reporting to become more transparent
Monday, 9 September 2013, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Charities with annual expenditure of $500,000 or more will be required to have their financial statements reviewed by a qualified accountant, Minister of Commerce Craig Foss and Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew announced today. More >>
PM to visit UK, France and attend UNGA
Monday, 9 September 2013, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key will visit the United Kingdom, France and the United Nations in New York from 17-29 September. More >>
Progress on Puhoi to Wellsford highway
Monday, 9 September 2013, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the formal acceptance by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of the NZ Transport Agency's application and supporting documents to construct the Pūhoi to Warkworth section of the Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi ... More >>
Patients pleased with cancer nurse coordinators
Monday, 9 September 2013, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Tony Ryall says cancer nurse coordinators are making a real difference to the lives of cancer patients trying to navigate their way through complex tests and treatments. More >>
NZ Army co-hosts Pacific Armies Chiefs event
Monday, 9 September 2013, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the NZ Army is co-hosting a major gathering of top Army personnel from 29 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. More >>
Leadership diversity essential for future success
Monday, 9 September 2013, 9:15 am | New Zealand Government
Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew today reinforced that diversity of talent within organisations, at all levels, will reap rewards. Mrs Goodhew was speaking at an event in Auckland celebrating 120 years of women’s suffrage in New Zealand. More >>
A quarter of express parcels evade duty
Monday, 9 September 2013, 9:12 am | New Zealand Government
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says an operation targeting express delivery low value imports has found more than a quarter are undervalued and evading duty. More >>
New Conservation Park and sanctuary proposed in Hauraki Gulf
Monday, 9 September 2013, 9:03 am | New Zealand Government
A new Conservation Park on Great Barrier Island and a pest eradication programme on Rakitu Island in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park were today proposed by Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye, to mark the beginning ... More >>
