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Tariana Turia Speech - NZ Sign Language Inquiry
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 8:54 am | New Zealand Government
This is such a wonderful occasion to come together, to celebrate a new era; an era in which the language of the hands is being recognised as the key to communication and opportunity. More >>
Petroleum & minerals sector boosts NZ economy
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 8:51 am | New Zealand Government
The petroleum and minerals sector generates $333 per hour worked, making it the most productive in the New Zealand economy, a new Government report shows. More >>
2013 ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Media are invited to attend the awards function tomorrow afternoon for the 2013 ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition. More >>
Minister Turia welcomes Sign Language Inquiry Report
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia launched the Human Rights Commission Sign Language Inquiry Report at Parliament today stating that both the Government and the community can do more to ensure that NZ Sign Language as an official language ... More >>
R&D Student Grants to grow our future innovators
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly 300 future innovators will get the opportunity to work in some of New Zealand’s top commercial R&D facilities, thanks to new grants allocated today by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Restorative justice will cover the country
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins has today announced restorative justice services will be expanded and rolled out to all courts in New Zealand. More >>
Wellington Students, businesses to benefit from grants
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Forty-four future innovators will get the opportunity to work in some of Wellington’s top commercial R&D facilities, thanks to new grants allocated today by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Praise for Police following gang arrests
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 4:18 pm | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley has congratulated Police for their efforts to tackle drug dealing by gangs, following arrests across six Police districts. More >>
School property changes free up funds
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 4:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says a change to the way education property is disposed of will free up money to reinvest in new school property faster. More >>
Representatives chosen to determine electoral boundaries
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced the appointment of the four political nominees on the Representation Commission. More >>
Wild About NZ series to showcase conservation
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Tonight’s launch of a primetime TV series that showcases the most spectacular parts of New Zealand’s conservation estate will inspire people to get out and explore our own backyard, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Enviroschools TV TakeBack challenge launched
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Environment Minister Amy Adams has today launched a competition for Enviroschools that aims to raise awareness among school students and their communities of the need to recycle unwanted televisions. More >>
Public Achievement Information supports children’s education
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata today released information providing a clear picture of how all parts of the pre-school and school system are performing and supporting each other at a local level. More >>
R&D Student Grants to grow our future innovators
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
Nearly 300 future innovators will get the opportunity to work in some of New Zealand’s top commercial R&D facilities, thanks to new grants allocated today by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Government to fund Pike River re-entry plan
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has approved conditional funding of a staged plan to re-enter and explore the main tunnel leading up to the rock fall at the Pike River Coal Mine, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has announced. More >>
Brownlee to attend APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 10:47 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee will be travelling to Tokyo, Japan to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 8th Transportation Ministerial Meeting from 4 to 6 September. More >>
Labour caught out yet again
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 8:48 am | New Zealand Government
Police Minister Anne Tolley says Labour should check their facts instead of continuing the desperate attacks on Police. “In the latest example, Labour has tried to score cheap political points by criticising the Police workplace survey, where 24.5 per ... More >>
NZ increases support for Syrian refugees
Monday, 2 September 2013, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced New Zealand will provide almost $800,000 to assist Syrian refugees, with the funding matched dollar for dollar by non-government organisations. More >>
Appointments to Lottery Distribution Committees
Monday, 2 September 2013, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced 22 appointments across 10 Lottery Distribution Committees. Most of the appointments start in September this year when current terms expire. There are four new members and 18 reappointments. More >>
Living Alone Payment changes take effect
Monday, 2 September 2013, 11:53 am | New Zealand Government
Changes to the living alone payment coming into effect today will ensure better support for superannuitants and veterans’ pensioners who live alone. More >>
