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Prime Minister congratulates Tony Abbott
Sunday, 8 September 2013, 11:13 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has today congratulated Tony Abbott on his victory in the Australian election. “I passed on my congratulations to Tony Abbott last night, and will relay my congratulations in person when I speak to him today” More >>
Minister’s visit to strengthen tourism links with China
Sunday, 8 September 2013, 11:07 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Tourism Minister Chris Tremain is visiting China this week with a particular focus on building a closer working relationship with the China National Tourism Administration. More >>
National centre for collections, learning and touring
Saturday, 7 September 2013, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Government
Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson and Auckland Mayor Len Brown today announced an agreement to investigate in association with Te Papa the development of a national centre for cultural collections, exhibitions, education and touring ... More >>
Personal finance focus for Money Week 2013
Friday, 6 September 2013, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Commerce Minister Craig Foss is congratulating all involved in Money Week 2013 as the event comes to a close. More >>
Key Notes: Skills to succeed
Friday, 6 September 2013, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
In this issue: Fees-free foundation education; Extending the Youth Guarantee Scheme; Fixing earthquake-prone buildings ; Visit to the Marshall Islands More >>
Leadership diversity essential for future success
Friday, 6 September 2013, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew today reinforced that diversity of talent within organisations, at all levels, will reap rewards. More >>
More newborns enrolled earlier with GP
Friday, 6 September 2013, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Government
More newborns are being enrolled with general practices (GPs) as part of the government’s plans to improve immunisation rates. More >>
Joyce to strengthen ties in Japan and Korea
Friday, 6 September 2013, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
International Education will be a key focus of discussions when Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce visits Japan and Korea next week. More >>
Additional protection proposed for Maui’s dolphin
Friday, 6 September 2013, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith is proposing a 350 square kilometre extension to the set net fishing ban off the coast of Taranaki to protect Maui’s dolphin. More >>
Details of Government Inquiry into whey protein confirmed
Friday, 6 September 2013, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye have today confirmed details of the Government’s investigation into the whey protein concentrate contamination (WPC) incident, including two further members. More >>
David Cunliffe Speech: Leading Labour in the Waikato
Friday, 6 September 2013, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngā Mana Whenua: Nga iwi Tainui waka; tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. It’s great to be here in the Waikato – I am a Waikato boy. I was born not too far from here in Te Aroha, my Dad was the vicar of Frankton, my Mum nursed ... More >>
NZ sporting history newest addition to Te Ara
Friday, 6 September 2013, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Christopher Finlayson and Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss have welcomed the most recent addition to Te Ara – New Zealand’s online encyclopedia. More >>
Energy Summit delivering for the Pacific
Friday, 6 September 2013, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
Implementation of the renewable energy projects, totalling $635 million, agreed at the Auckland Pacific Energy Summit in March is on-track, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says. More >>
Pacific Business Leaders an inspiration to their communities
Friday, 6 September 2013, 8:58 am | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata says the Pacific business community is playing a key role in New Zealand’s economic future by inspiring and mentoring the next generation of Pacific business leaders. More >>
Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Bill passed
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 6:57 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has welcomed the passing of the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Amendment Bill today. More >>
Minister seeks reassurance for contractors
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 6:56 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has made it clear to Transfield Services that she expects the company to pay its contractors as quickly as possible. More >>
Smith: Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Mr Speaker, I move that the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill be now read a third time. This bill, introduced as part of Budget 2013, is about enabling tens of thousands of homes to be built. More >>
New housing law to deliver tens of thousands of new homes
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Government
The Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill passed its third reading in Parliament today 63 votes to 56 and will come into effect Monday 16 September. More >>
Minister welcomes DHBs’ commitment to patient safety
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has congratulated New Zealand’s district health boards for all pledging to support the national patient safety campaign Open for better care . More >>
SMARTBUS takes early childhood education to Pacific families
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Hekia Parata says that in a short space of time the new Pacific Early Learning Mobile Outreach Service (PELMOS) SMARTBUS has given more Pacific parents a taste of early childhood education (ECE). More >>
