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Exclusion devices required after sea lion deaths
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy are requiring that all fishing vessels in the Southern Blue Whiting fishery around the Campbell Islands use Sea Lion Exclusion Devices after 16 New Zealand Sea Lion ... More >>
New legislation for 21st century Fire Service
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain has announced reforms that will align the Fire Service with the demands it faces in the 21st century. “The Fire Service legislation dates back to the 1970s and has not been overhauled since then. More >>
Statement on the death of Bill Smith
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today expressed his sorrow at the death of leading building industry figure, Bill Smith. More >>
$1.46m to give South Auckland families a healthy start
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing almost $1.5 million in a new ‘whole of family’ nutrition and parenting project in South Auckland that will support all family members - from grandmas to cousins - who help feed and nurture their babies and toddlers. More >>
$2.5m invested in new forestry technologies
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 10:16 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $2.5 million over a maximum of five years to support research that will increase the productivity of the forestry industry, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
NZ committed to addressing Pacific climate change
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the climate change focus of the Pacific Islands Forum, and restated New Zealand’s commitment to working with its Pacific neighbours to help them build more climate-resilient, sustainable economies. More >>
Joyce: Association of Private Education Providers
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
Keynote address: New Zealand Association of Private Education Providers (NZAPEP) Conference 2013 More >>
Minister heads to United States to promote NZ tech
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams leaves tonight for the United States to support New Zealand technology companies and help them expand further into the market. More >>
Small Business Minister applauds Flying Start Winner
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Small Business John Banks today congratulated Chia Limited, the Supreme Winner of Business.govt.nz’s ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition. More >>
Radio spectrum auction details announced
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today announced the timing, reserve price, and implementation conditions for the upcoming auction of the digital dividend radio spectrum. More >>
Clean water initiative for low-lying Pacific islands
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister John Key today announced a $5 million initiative to help five low-lying Pacific countries vulnerable to water shortages to better manage their fresh water resources. More >>
IRD and DIA share information to track defaulters
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain and Inland Revenue Minister Todd McClay have announced a new information sharing agreement which will improve compliance with child support and student loan repayment obligations. More >>
Justice and Emergency Services Precinct for Canterbury
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced the release of the expressions of interest tender for the main contractor for the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct. More >>
New age version of a doctor’s house call
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
New telemedicine video conferencing equipment is being trialled in Opotiki to reduce how far and often patients have to travel to see a doctor. Health Minister Tony Ryall will launch the new telemedicine initiative this afternoon with East Coast MP Anne ... More >>
No hidden agenda in public consultation
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Māori Affairs Minister, Hon. Dr. Pita Sharples is reassuring people that there is no agenda to get rid of the New Zealand Maori Council, and is urging Māori to have their say on the Māori Community Development Act 1962 which is currently out for ... More >>
School resources to continue after wind down
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 11:46 am | New Zealand Government
The production of high-quality educational resources, including the renowned School Journal, will continue after the Government’s decision to wind down the operations of government-owned Learning Media, Finance Minister Bill English and Education Minister ... More >>
Foundation education to be fees-free for 20-24 year olds
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 9:38 am | New Zealand Government
All foundation education (Level 1 and 2 courses) will be fees-free for 20-24 year-olds from 2014, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
Youth Guarantee expanded to 18 and 19 year olds
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 9:37 am | New Zealand Government
The Government’s Youth Guarantee scheme will be expanded to 18 and 19 year olds from 1 January 2014, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced today. More >>
FFTO to be replaced with expanded programmes
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
The Foundation-Focused Training Opportunities (FFTO) programme is to be replaced from 1 January 2014 with an expanded range of more effective education and training programmes to help beneficiaries and young people get into work, Tertiary Education, ... More >>
Online voting to be trialled at 2016 elections
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 9:20 am | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Chris Tremain today announced that a trial of online voting will take place in the 2016 local authority elections.“Online transactions are the way of the future and the Government is committed to rolling out digital services ... More >>
